PDFWAC 296-307-450

General requirements.

Summary.
Employer responsibility:
Safeguard employees working with dip tanks.
The employer must meet the requirements…
in this section:
CONSTRUCTION
 
Construct safe dip tanks.
VENTILATION
 
Provide proper ventilation for the vapor area.
The employer must take additional precautions if the ventilation system recirculates exhaust air into the workplace.
The employer must take additional precautions when using an exhaust hood.
INSPECTION
 
Periodically inspect dip tanks and associated equipment and correct any deficiencies.
FIRST AID
 
Make sure employees working near dip tanks know appropriate first-aid procedures.
CLEANING
 
Prepare dip tanks before cleaning.
WELDING
 
Protect employees during welding, burning or other work using open flames.
LIQUIDS HARMFUL TO SKIN
 
Provide additional protection for employees working near dip tanks that use liquid that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm the skin.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-450, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-450, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03; WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-450, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-450, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]