Safety Standards for Ethylene Oxide WAC 296-855
Washington Safety Standards for Ethylene Oxide WAC 296-855 is a set of regulations, standards, and guidelines issued by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries to protect workers from potential hazards related to ethylene oxide. This regulation applies to employers who use, store, transport, or handle ethylene oxide in any form. The regulation includes requirements for engineering controls, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, hazard communication, and training. Specifically, the regulation includes requirements for air monitoring, ventilation, alarms, employee training, respiratory protection, exposure monitoring, and record keeping. In addition, the regulation outlines specific safety measures to be taken in the event of a release of ethylene oxide. The Washington Safety Standards for Ethylene Oxide WAC 296-855 are divided into three parts: General, Air Contaminants, and Hazardous Substances.
Washington Safety Standards for Ethylene Oxide WAC 296-855 is a set of regulations, standards, and guidelines issued by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries to protect workers from potential hazards related to ethylene oxide. This regulation applies to employers who use, store, transport, or handle ethylene oxide in any form. The regulation includes requirements for engineering controls, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, hazard communication, and training. Specifically, the regulation includes requirements for air monitoring, ventilation, alarms, employee training, respiratory protection, exposure monitoring, and record keeping. In addition, the regulation outlines specific safety measures to be taken in the event of a release of ethylene oxide. The Washington Safety Standards for Ethylene Oxide WAC 296-855 are divided into three parts: General, Air Contaminants, and Hazardous Substances.