You must provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wears:
(1) Eye protection meeting the requirements of WAC
296-800-160, where there is potential for eye injury from falling or flying objects; and
(2) Face protection meeting the requirements of WAC
296-800-160, where there is potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper. An employee using a chain saw may use either eye or face protection.
Note: | The employee does not have to wear separate eye protection when the face protection also covers the eyes. |
Note: | Mesh type screen goggles or face shields, which conform to ANSI Z87.1, may be used while operating a chain saw or during chipping operations. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060, and chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 17-17-131, § 296-54-51120, filed 8/22/17, effective 10/22/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-54-51120, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01; WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-51120, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]