Section 296-307-61205 - Prevent sealing problems with tight-fitting respirators(1) The employer must make sure employees use the procedure in WAC 296-307-62020 to perform a user seal check each time they put on their tight-fitting respirator.(2) The employer must make sure employees do NOT use a respirator if employees have a characteristic that interferes with the respirator face-piece seal or valve function. For example, stubble, moustaches, sideburns, bangs, hairlines, or scars between the face and the sealing surface of the respirator will affect the seal.(3) The employer must make sure corrective glasses or personal protective equipment (PPE) do NOT interfere with the facepiece seal. Examples of PPE include safety glasses, goggles, faceshields, clothing, and hard hats.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-61205
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, § 296-307-61205, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.