Section 296-307-64404 - Inform employees and control entry to permit-required confined spaces(1) The employer must provide information about confined spaces as follows: (a) Make available to affected employees and their authorized representatives all information and documents required by this part.(b) Inform affected employees about the existence, location, and danger of any permit-required confined spaces in the workplace by: (i) Posting danger signs; or(ii) Using any other equally effective means to inform employees. | Note: | A sign reading "Danger-Permit Required Confined Space, DO NOT ENTER" or using pictures or other similar wording employees can understand would satisfy the requirement for a sign. |
(2) The employer must take effective measures to prevent unauthorized employees from entering permit-required confined spaces. | Note: | Examples of measures to prevent employee entry include padlocks, bolted covers, special tools to remove covers, and providing employee training. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-64404
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, § 296-307-64404, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.