Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-612

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-307-612 - Safe use and removal of respirators

Employer responsibility:

To make sure respirator use and removal is safe.

Exemption:

These sections do NOT apply to employees who voluntarily use any type of respirator. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements.

The employer must meet the requirements...	in this section:
Prevent sealing problems with tight-fitting respirators.	WAC 296-307-61205
Make sure employees leave the use area before removing respirators.	WAC 296-307-61210

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-612

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, § 296-307-612, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.