Note: | See WAC 296-32-22578 Control of hazardous energy for additional requirements. |
(7) All employees who may be exposed to laser radiation must receive laser safety training. The training must ensure that the employees are knowledgeable of the potential hazards and control measures for the laser equipment in use.
(8) Fiber splicing.
(a) Employees must wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles while splicing fiber.
(b) Food and beverages are prohibited in the work area of fiber splicing operations.
(c) Employees must place all cut fiber pieces in a safe place.
(d) Smoking and open flames are prohibited in the work area of fiber splicing operations when using flammable chemicals.
(e) The work area must be well ventilated when using cleaning chemicals and adhesives during fiber splicing/repair operations or where the potential of other hazardous atmospheres exists. Use air monitoring equipment to ensure the work area is adequately ventilated.
(f) Looking directly into the end of fiber cables is prohibited (especially with a microscope) until you are positive that there is no light source at the other end.
(g) You must have safety data sheets (SDSs) readily available during all fiber splicing operations (see chapter
296-901 WAC).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-20-109, § 296-32-22576, filed 10/6/20, effective 11/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060, and chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 17-20-069, § 296-32-22576, filed 10/2/17, effective 1/1/18.]