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Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-823 - Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Section 296-823-15015 - Make sure appropriate masks, eye protection, and face shields are worn

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-15015

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Section 296-823-15015 - Make sure appropriate masks, eye protection, and face shields are worn

You must make sure either chin-length face shields or a combination of masks and eye protection are used, whenever splashes, spray, spatter, or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) may be generated and eyes, nose, or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated.

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Examples of eye protection devices include goggles and glasses with solid side shields.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-15015

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, § 296-823-15015, filed 6/1/04, effective 9/1/04; 03-09-110, § 296-823-15015, filed 4/22/03, effective 8/1/03.