PDFWAC 296-307-606
Fit testing.
Employer responsibility:
To make sure negative and positive-pressure tight-fitting respirators can provide an adequate fit and acceptable level of comfort to employees.
Exemption: | This section does NOT apply to any respirators that are: |
1. Voluntarily used. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements. | |
2. Mouthpiece respirators. |
important:
1. Fit testing is an activity where the seal of a respirator is tested to determine if it is adequate.
2. This section covers general requirements for fit testing. Fit-testing procedures are covered in WAC 296-307-62010 of this part.