Section 296-307-61010 - Store respirators properly(1) The employer must store respirators to protect them from ALL of the following: (a) Deformation of the facepiece or exhalation valve;(b) Sunlight or extreme temperatures or other conditions;(c) Contamination such as dust or damaging chemicals;(d) Excessive moisture. Note: | Use coffee cans, sealable plastic bags, or other suitable means of protection. |
(2) The employer must follow these additional requirements for emergency respirators:(a) Keep respirators accessible to the work area;(b) Store respirators in compartments or with covers clearly marked as containing emergency respirators;(c) Follow additional storage instructions from the respirator manufacturer;(d) Store an adequate number of emergency respirators in each area where they may be needed. | Note: | Emergency respirators include mouthpiece respirators and other respirators that are limited to escape-only use by their NIOSH certification. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-61010
Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-166, § 296-307-61010, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.