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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-307. Safety standards for agriculture.

  Section 296-307-40005. What general requirements apply to the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia?  

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  • (1) All employees must use at least gloves and goggles and may supplement with a face shield while working on or with charged anhydrous ammonia equipment.
    (2) You must ensure that equipment is inspected before each day's work. Conditions that would contribute to leaks shall be corrected.
    (3) Hose end-valves must be closed when not in use to prevent accidental discharge in case the main valve is opened.
    (4) Relief and vapor valves must discharge away from the operator's working position.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-40005, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-40005, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-40005, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]
RCW 49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-40005, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-40005, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-40005, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.