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Chapter 296-842 WAC

Last Update: 9/5/17

RESPIRATORS

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WAC Sections
296-842-100	Scope and application.
296-842-10200	Definitions.
296-842-10505	Designate a program administrator.
296-842-11005	Make sure voluntary use of respirators is safe.
296-842-11010	Keep voluntary use program records.
296-842-12005	Develop and maintain a written program.
296-842-12010	Keep respirator program records.
296-842-13005	Select and provide appropriate respirators.
296-842-14005	Provide medical evaluations.
296-842-15005	Conduct fit testing.
296-842-16005	Provide effective training.
296-842-17005	Maintain respirators in a clean and reliable condition.
296-842-17010	Store respirators properly.
296-842-17015	Inspect and repair respirators.
296-842-18005	Prevent sealing problems with tight-fitting respirators.
296-842-18010	Make sure employees leave the use area before removing respirators.
296-842-19005	Provide standby assistance in immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) conditions.
296-842-20005	Make sure breathing air and oxygen meet established specifications.
296-842-20010	Prevent conditions that could create a hazardous breathing air supply.
296-842-20015	Make sure compressors do not create a hazardous breathing air supply.
296-842-21005	Keep labels readable on respirator filters, cartridges, and canisters during use.
296-842-22005	Use this medical questionnaire for medical evaluations.
296-842-22010	Follow these fit-testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators.
296-842-22015	Follow procedures established for cleaning and disinfecting respirators.
296-842-22020	Follow procedures established for seal checking respirators.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


296-842-105	Respirator program administrator. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-105, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-110	Voluntary respirator use requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-05-072, § 296-842-110, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-110, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 09-19-119, filed 9/22/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.050 and 29 C.F.R. Subpart Z.
296-842-120	Written respirator program and recordkeeping. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-120, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-130	Respirator selection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-130, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-140	Medical evaluations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-140, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-150	Fit testing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-150, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-160	Training. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-160, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-170	Maintenance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-170, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-180	Safe use and removal of respirators. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-180, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-190	Standby requirements for immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-190, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-200	Air quality for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and air-line respirators. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-200, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-210	Labeling of air-purifying respirator filters, cartridges, and canisters. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-210, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-220	Required procedures for respiratory protection program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-220, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-842-300	Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-05-072, § 296-842-300, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-20-114, § 296-842-300, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 09-19-119, filed 9/22/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.050 and 29 C.F.R. Subpart Z.