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PDFWAC 110-302-0260

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies.

(1) ONB providers must ensure all poisonous or dangerous substances including, but not limited to, fuels, solvents, oils, laundry, dishwasher, other detergents, sanitizing products, and disinfectants are stored as follows:
(a) In a location that is inaccessible to children;
(b) Separate and apart from food preparation areas, food items, and food supplies;
(c) In their original containers or clearly labeled with the name of the product if not in the original container;
(d) In compliance with the manufacturer's directions, including, not storing products near heat sources; and
(e) ONB providers who operate ONB programs on public land must implement appropriate planning, supervision, and intervention to ensure that children do not have access to poisonous or dangerous substances.
(2) Storage areas and storage rooms must be inaccessible to children.
(3) For ONB programs that do not operate on public or private school premises, storage areas and rooms that contain chemicals, utility sinks, or wet mops must be ventilated to the outdoors with an exterior window or mechanical ventilation to prevent the buildup of odors, fumes, or other hazards.
(4) Except for ONB programs that enroll only school-age children and operate on public or private school premises, storage areas and rooms must:
(a) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;
(b) Have moisture resistant and easily cleanable floors;
(c) Have a designated maintenance or janitorial utility sink, or another method excluding kitchen sinks to dispose of wastewater; and
(d) Be kept clean and sanitary.
(5) Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.742. WSR 23-10-059, ยง 110-302-0260, filed 5/1/23, effective 6/1/23.]