Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-809 - Confined spaces
Section 296-809-50022 - Make sure entrants know the hazardous conditions and their duties
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-809-50022
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
You must make sure that all entrants:
(1) Know the hazards they may face during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and results of exposure to the hazards.
(2) Use equipment properly.
(3) Communicate with the attendant as necessary so the attendant can:
(a) Monitor entrant status; and
(b) Alert entrants of the need to
evacuate.
(4) Alert the attendant whenever either of these situations exist:
(a) A warning sign or symptom of exposure to
a dangerous situation such as, behavioral changes, euphoria, giddiness
potentially from lack of oxygen or exposure to solvents.
(b) A prohibited condition.
(5) Exit from the permit-required confined space as quickly as possible when one of the following occurs:
(a) The attendant or entry supervisor gives
an order to evacuate.
(b) The
entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous
situation.
(c) The entrant detects
a prohibited condition.
(d) An
evacuation alarm is activated.
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-50022, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.
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