Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-15020

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

Section 296-823-15020 - Wear appropriate protective clothing

(1) You must make sure appropriate protective clothing is worn when splashes to skin or clothes are reasonably anticipated. The type and characteristics will depend upon the sort of work being done and how much exposure is anticipated.

Note:	Examples of protective clothing include:
	1. Gowns
	2. Aprons
	3. Lab coats
	4. Clinic jackets
	5. Similar outer garments
	6. Surgical caps or hoods
	7. Shoe covers or boots.

(2) You must remove a garment as soon as feasible if blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) penetrate it.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-15020

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-12-070, § 296-823-15020, filed 6/1/04, effective 9/1/04; 03-09-110, § 296-823-15020, filed 4/22/03, effective 8/1/03.