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
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.