Housekeeping, drainage, and storage—Summary.
Your responsibility:
To provide your employees with a clean, dry, pest-free workplace.
Note: | The introduction has important information about building, electrical and fire codes that may apply to you in addition to WISHA rules. See "How do the WISHA rules relate to building, fire, and electrical codes" in the introduction section of this book. |
You must meet the requirements … | in this section: |
Housekeeping |
Keep your workplace clean | |
Sweep and clean your workplace to minimize dust | |
Keep your workplace free of obstacles that interfere with cleaning | |
Control pests in your workplace | |
Make sure floors are maintained in a safe condition | |
Drainage |
Keep your workroom floors dry, when practical | |
Provide proper drainage | |
Storage areas |
Store things safely | |
Control vegetation in your storage areas | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-800-220, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-220, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]