(1) This section applies to surgical smoke exposures in hospitals, as defined in RCW 70.41.020, and ambulatory surgical facilities, as defined in RCW 70.230.010.

(2) Exposures to surgical smoke in other health care settings and exposures to similar smokes, particulates, vapors, and gases in other settings are covered under chapter 296-841 WAC, Airborne contaminants, and other applicable substance specific standards.