The employer must require employees to use respiratory protection when respiratory hazards have not been removed using feasible controls. For example, use respirators at any of the following times:
(1) While controls are being evaluated or put in place;
(2) When the respiratory hazard is not completely removed;
(3) When controls are not feasible.
Reference: | See WAC 296-307-594, Respirators, for respirator program requirements. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-62615, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-62615, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]