PDFWAC 296-307-10015
Requirements for personal protective equipment.
(1) The employer must ensure that employees use personal protective equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(2) The employer must ensure that, before each use, employees inspect all personal protective equipment for leaks, holes, tears, or worn places, and any damaged equipment is repaired or discarded.
(3) The employee must use personal protective equipment according to instructions and training received.
(4) The employee shall notify the employer of any defects in personal protective equipment or when the equipment becomes contaminated.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-10015, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-10015, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-10015, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]