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Chapter 296-62 WAC

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GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS

WAC Sections

PART A—GENERAL
HTMLPDF296-62-005Occupational health and environmental control—Foreword.
HTMLPDF296-62-010Purpose and scope.
HTMLPDF296-62-020Definitions applicable to all sections of this chapter.
HTMLPDF296-62-040Unconstitutionality clause.
HTMLPDF296-62-050Application for waiver or variances.
PART B—ACCESS TO RECORDS
Note:
Access to records has been moved to chapter 296-802 WAC.
PART B-1
TRADE SECRETS
Note:
Chapter 296-62 WAC General occupational health standards Part B-1 Trade secrets (WAC 296-62-05301 through 296-62-05325) has been repealed. Please refer to WAC 296-901-14018 Trade secrets.
PART C-1
RETAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LABELING
HTMLPDF296-62-055Retain labeling required by the department of transportation.
HTMLPDF296-62-05510Scope.
HTMLPDF296-62-05520Retain readily visible DOT labeling.
PART D—CONTROLS AND DEFINITIONS
HTMLPDF296-62-060Control requirements in addition to those specified.
PART E—RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Note:
The respiratory protection rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-842 WAC. The respiratory protection rules for the agriculture industry have been moved to chapter 296-307 WAC, part Y-5.
PART F—CARCINOGENS
HTMLPDF296-62-073Carcinogens—Scope and application.
HTMLPDF296-62-07302Communication of hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-07304Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07306Requirements for areas containing carcinogens listed in WAC 296-62-07302.
HTMLPDF296-62-07308General regulated area requirements.
HTMLPDF296-62-07310Signs, information and training.
HTMLPDF296-62-07312Reports.
HTMLPDF296-62-07314Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07316Premixed solutions.
PART G—CARCINOGENS (SPECIFIC)
HTMLPDF296-62-07329Vinyl chloride.
HTMLPDF296-62-07336Acrylonitrile.
HTMLPDF296-62-07337Appendix A—Substance safety data sheet for acrylonitrile.
HTMLPDF296-62-07338Appendix B—Substance technical guidelines for acrylonitrile.
HTMLPDF296-62-07339Appendix C—Medical surveillance guidelines for acrylonitrile.
HTMLPDF296-62-07340Appendix D—Sampling and analytical methods for acrylonitrile.
HTMLPDF296-62-073421,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane.
HTMLPDF296-62-07343Appendix A—Substance safety data sheet for DBCP.
HTMLPDF296-62-07344Appendix B—Substance technical guidelines for DBCP.
HTMLPDF296-62-07346Appendix C—Medical surveillance guidelines for DBCP.
HTMLPDF296-62-07355Ethylene oxide.
HTMLPDF296-62-07357Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07359Permissible exposure limits (PEL).
HTMLPDF296-62-07361Exposure monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07363Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-07365Methods of compliance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07367Respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-07369Emergency situations.
HTMLPDF296-62-07371Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07373Communication of EtO hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-07375Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07377Observation of monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07381Appendices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07383Appendix A—Substance safety data sheet for ethylene oxide (nonmandatory).
HTMLPDF296-62-07385Appendix B—Substance technical guidelines for ethylene oxide (nonmandatory).
HTMLPDF296-62-07387Appendix C—Medical surveillance guidelines for ethylene oxide (nonmandatory).
HTMLPDF296-62-07389Appendix D—Sampling and analytical methods for ethylene oxide (nonmandatory).
HTMLPDF296-62-074Cadmium.
HTMLPDF296-62-07401Scope.
HTMLPDF296-62-07403Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07405Permissible exposure limit (PEL).
HTMLPDF296-62-07407Exposure monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07409Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-07411Methods of compliance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07413Respirator protection.
HTMLPDF296-62-07415Emergency situations.
HTMLPDF296-62-07417Protective work clothing and equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-07419Hygiene areas and practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07421Housekeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07423Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07425Communication of cadmium hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-07427Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07429Observation of monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07433Appendices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07441Appendix A, substance safety data sheet—Cadmium.
HTMLPDF296-62-07443Appendix B—Substance technical guidelines for cadmium.
HTMLPDF296-62-07447Appendix D—Occupational health history interview with reference to cadmium exposure directions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07449Appendix E—Cadmium in workplace atmospheres.
HTMLPDF296-62-07451A short description of Appendix F to 29 C.F.R. 1910.1027—Nonmandatory protocol for biological monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-074601,3-Butadiene.
HTMLPDF296-62-07470Methylene chloride.
HTMLPDF296-62-07473Appendix A.
HTMLPDF296-62-07475Appendix B.
HTMLPDF296-62-07477Appendix C.
PART H—AIR CONTAMINANTS
Note:
The air contaminant rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-841 WAC. The air contaminant rules for the agriculture industry have been moved to chapter 296-307 WAC, part Y-6.
PART I—AIR CONTAMINANTS (SPECIFIC)
HTMLPDF296-62-07517Reserved.
HTMLPDF296-62-07519Thiram.
HTMLPDF296-62-07521Lead.
HTMLPDF296-62-07531Appendix D sampling and analytical methods for benzene monitoring and measurement procedures.
HTMLPDF296-62-07540Formaldehyde.
HTMLPDF296-62-07542Appendix A—Substance technical guideline for formalin.
HTMLPDF296-62-07544Appendix B—Sampling strategy and analytical methods for formaldehyde.
HTMLPDF296-62-07546Appendix C medical surveillance—Formaldehyde.
HTMLPDF296-62-07548Appendix D—Nonmandatory medical disease questionnaire.
HTMLPDF296-62-076Methylenedianiline.
HTMLPDF296-62-07601Scope and application.
HTMLPDF296-62-07603Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07605Permissible exposure limits (PEL).
HTMLPDF296-62-07607Emergency situations.
HTMLPDF296-62-07609Exposure monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07611Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-07613Methods of compliance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07615Respiratory protection.
HTMLPDF296-62-07617Protective work clothing and equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-07619Hygiene facilities and practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07621Communication of hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-07623Housekeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07625Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07627Medical removal—Temporary medical removal of an employee.
HTMLPDF296-62-07629Medical removal protection benefits.
HTMLPDF296-62-07631Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07633Observation of monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07637Appendices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07654Appendix A to WAC 296-62-076—Substance data sheet, for 4,4'-methylenedianiline.
HTMLPDF296-62-07656Appendix B to WAC 296-62-076—Substance technical guidelines, MDA.
HTMLPDF296-62-07658Appendix C to WAC 296-62-076—Medical surveillance guidelines for MDA.
HTMLPDF296-62-07660Appendix D to WAC 296-62-076—Sampling and analytical methods for MDA monitoring and measurement procedures.
PART I—1—ASBESTOS, TREMOLITE, ANTHOPHYLLITE, AND ACTINOLITE
HTMLPDF296-62-077Asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite.
HTMLPDF296-62-07701Scope and application.
HTMLPDF296-62-07703Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-07705Permissible exposure limits (PEL).
HTMLPDF296-62-07706Multiemployer worksites.
HTMLPDF296-62-07709Exposure assessment and monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-07711Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-07712Requirements for asbestos activities in construction and shipyard work.
HTMLPDF296-62-07713Methods of compliance for asbestos activities in general industry.
HTMLPDF296-62-07715Respiratory protection.
HTMLPDF296-62-07717Protective work clothing and equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-07719Hygiene facilities and practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07721Communication of hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-07722Employee information and training.
HTMLPDF296-62-07723Housekeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07725Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-07727Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-07728Competent person.
HTMLPDF296-62-07733Appendices.
HTMLPDF296-62-07735Appendix A—WISHA reference method—Mandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07737Appendix B—Detailed procedure for asbestos sampling and analysis—Nonmandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07741Appendix D—Medical questionnaires—Mandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07743Appendix E—Interpretation and classification of chest roentgenograms—Mandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07745Appendix F—Work practices and engineering controls for automotive brake and clutch inspection, disassembly, repair and assembly—Mandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07747Appendix G—Substance technical information for asbestos—Nonmandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07749Appendix H—Medical surveillance guidelines for asbestos—Nonmandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07751Appendix I—Work practices and engineering controls for Class I asbestos operations—Nonmandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07753Appendix J—Polarized light microscopy of asbestos—Nonmandatory.
HTMLPDF296-62-07755Appendix K—Smoking cessation program information for asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite—Nonmandatory.
PART I—2—HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
HTMLPDF296-62-08003Hexavalent chromium.
HTMLPDF296-62-08005Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-08007Permissible exposure limit (PEL).
HTMLPDF296-62-08009Exposure determination.
HTMLPDF296-62-08011Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-08013Methods of compliance.
HTMLPDF296-62-08015Respiratory protection.
HTMLPDF296-62-08017Protective work clothing and equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-08019Hygiene areas and practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-08021Housekeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-08023Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-08025Communication of chromium (VI) hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-08027Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-08029Dates.
PART J—BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
Note:
The bloodborne pathogen rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-823 WAC.
PART J—1—PHYSICAL AGENTS
HTMLPDF296-62-090Physical agents.
HTMLPDF296-62-09001Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-09004Ionizing radiation.
HTMLPDF296-62-09005Nonionizing radiation.
HTMLPDF296-62-09007Pressure.
HTMLPDF296-62-09009Vibration.
HTMLPDF296-62-09013Temperature, radiant heat, or temperature-humidity combinations.
HTMLPDF296-62-095Outdoor heat exposure.
HTMLPDF296-62-09510Scope and purpose.
HTMLPDF296-62-09520Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-09530Employer and employee responsibility.
HTMLPDF296-62-09535Access to shade.
HTMLPDF296-62-09540Drinking water.
HTMLPDF296-62-09545Acclimatization.
HTMLPDF296-62-09547High heat procedures.
HTMLPDF296-62-09550Responding to signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
HTMLPDF296-62-09560Information and training.
PART K—HEARING CONSERVATION
Note:
The hearing conservation rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-817 WAC. The hearing conservation rules for the agriculture industry have been moved to chapter 296-307 WAC, part Y-7.
PART L—ATMOSPHERES AND VENTILATION
HTMLPDF296-62-11015Abrasive blasting.
HTMLPDF296-62-11019Spray-finishing operations.
HTMLPDF296-62-135Oxygen deficient atmospheres.
HTMLPDF296-62-136Ventilation.
HTMLPDF296-62-13605Definition.
HTMLPDF296-62-13610Ventilation guide.
HTMLPDF296-62-13615Adequate system.
HTMLPDF296-62-13620Exhaust.
HTMLPDF296-62-13625Make-up air quantity.
HTMLPDF296-62-13630Design and operation.
HTMLPDF296-62-13635Compatibility of systems.
PART M—CONFINED SPACES
Note:
The confined spaces rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-809 WAC. The confined spaces rules for the agriculture industry have been moved to chapter 296-307 WAC, part Y-8.
PART N—COTTON DUST
HTMLPDF296-62-14533Cotton dust.
HTMLPDF296-62-14535Appendix A—Air sampling and analytical procedures for determining concentrations of cotton dust.
HTMLPDF296-62-14537Appendix B-I through B-III—Respiratory questionnaire.
HTMLPDF296-62-14539Appendix C—Spirometry prediction tables for normal males and females.
HTMLPDF296-62-14541Appendix D—Pulmonary function standards for cotton dust standard.
HTMLPDF296-62-14543Appendix E—Vertical elutriator equivalency protocol.
PART O—COKE OVENS
HTMLPDF296-62-200Coke oven emissions.
HTMLPDF296-62-20001Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-20003Permissible exposure limit.
HTMLPDF296-62-20005Regulated areas.
HTMLPDF296-62-20007Exposure monitoring and measurement.
HTMLPDF296-62-20009Methods of compliance.
HTMLPDF296-62-20011Respiratory protection.
HTMLPDF296-62-20013Protective clothing and equipment.
HTMLPDF296-62-20015Hygiene facilities and practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-20017Medical surveillance.
HTMLPDF296-62-20019Employee information and training.
HTMLPDF296-62-20021Communication of hazards.
HTMLPDF296-62-20023Recordkeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-20025Observation of monitoring.
HTMLPDF296-62-20027Appendix A—Coke oven emissions substance information sheet.
HTMLPDF296-62-20029Appendix B—Industrial hygiene and medical surveillance guidelines.
PART P—HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Note:
The hazardous waste rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-843 WAC.
PART Q—HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES
Note:
The hazardous chemicals in laboratories rules for general industry have been moved to chapter 296-828 WAC.
PART R—HAZARDOUS DRUGS
HTMLPDF296-62-500Hazardous drugs.
HTMLPDF296-62-50005Scope.
HTMLPDF296-62-50010Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-50015Hazardous drugs control program.
HTMLPDF296-62-50020Hazard assessment.
HTMLPDF296-62-50025Engineering controls.
HTMLPDF296-62-50030Personal protective equipment (PPE).
HTMLPDF296-62-50035Safe handling practices.
HTMLPDF296-62-50040Cleaning and housekeeping.
HTMLPDF296-62-50045Spill control.
HTMLPDF296-62-50050Training.
HTMLPDF296-62-50055Implementation plan.
PART R-1—SURGICAL SMOKE
HTMLPDF296-62-510Surgical smoke.
HTMLPDF296-62-51010Scope and application.
HTMLPDF296-62-51020Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-62-51030Surgical smoke program.
HTMLPDF296-62-51040Surgical smoke evacuation systems.
HTMLPDF296-62-51060Effective dates.
HTMLPDF296-62-51070Appendix A—Nonmandatory—Reimbursement for smoke evacuation systems.