Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-849 - Benzene
Section 296-849-11090 - Exposure records

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-849-11090

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) You must establish and keep complete and accurate records for all exposure monitoring conducted under this chapter. Make sure the record includes at least:

(a) The name, Social Security number, or other unique identifier, and job classification of the employee sampled and all other employees represented by the sampled employee.

(b) The type of respirator worn, if any.

(c) A description of the methods used to obtain exposure monitoring results.

(d) A description of the procedure used to obtain representative employee exposure monitoring results.

(e) The date, number, duration, and the result of each sample taken.

Note: It is useful to record any personal protective equipment worn by the employee, in addition to the type of respirator worn.

(2) You must keep exposure monitoring records for at least thirty years.

Reference: * To see additional requirements for employee exposure records including access, and transfer requirements, go to another chapter, Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC.
* Exposure monitoring records need to be kept longer than thirty years for employees participating in medical monitoring, go to Medical records, WAC 296-849-30080, found within this chapter.

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-172, § 296-849-11090, filed 12/21/04, effective 3/1/05.

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