Chapter 296-842 WAC
RESPIRATORS
Last Update: 9/22/09

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.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
296-842-105 Respirator program administrator. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-20-114, § 296-842-105, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-05-072, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07.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. 07-05-072, § 296-842-110, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07; 03-20-114, § 296-842-110, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 09-19-119, filed 9/22/09, effective 12/1/09.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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-120, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-130, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-140, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-150, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-160, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-170, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-180, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-190, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-200, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-210, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 03-20-114, § 296-842-220, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 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. 07-05-072, § 296-842-300, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07; 03-20-114, § 296-842-300, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.]  Repealed by 09-19-119, filed 9/22/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.050 and 29 C.F.R. Subpart Z.