The employer must make sure warning signs are posted at the entrances or boundaries of all well-defined work areas where employees may be exposed to noise that equals or exceeds 115 dBA (measured using a sound level meter with slow response).
Warning signs must clearly indicate that the area is a high noise area and that hearing protectors are required.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-63225, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-63225, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]