You must implement appropriate protective measures while you conduct your exposure evaluation.
Employees performing activities with exposure to airborne formaldehyde that could exceed the 0.75 ppm, 8hour time-weighted average (TWA8), or the 2 ppm 15-minute short-term exposure limit (STEL), need to follow the requirements in WAC 296-856-30010 through 296-856-40030 of this chapter.
Reference: | For respirator requirements, turn to Respirators, WA C 296-856-40060. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-856-20040
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-08-087, § 296-856-20040, filed 4/4/06, effective 9/1/06.