Safe use and removal of respirators.
Employer responsibility:
To make sure respirator use and removal is safe.
Exemption: | These sections do not apply to employees who voluntarily use any type of respirator. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements. |
The employer must meet the requirements… | in this section: |
Prevent sealing problems with tight-fitting respirators. | |
Make sure employees leave the use area before removing respirators. | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-612, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-612, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]