Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-610

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-307-610 - Maintenance

Employer responsibility:

To make sure respirators are maintained so they will function properly and not create health hazards such as skin irritation.

The employer must meet the requirements...in this section:
Maintain respirators in a clean and reliable condition. WAC 296-307-61005
Store respirators properly. WAC 296-307-61010
Inspect and repair respirators. WAC 296-307-61015

This section applies to employees who voluntarily use respirators only when maintenance is necessary to prevent the respirator from creating a hazard. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-610

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, § 296-307-610, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.