Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-61010

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

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 11/20/2020

Statutory 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.