Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-800. Safety and health core rules. |
Section 296-800-11045. Protect employees from biological agents.
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- You must:(1) Protect employees from exposure to hazardous concentrations of biological agents that may result from processing, handling or using materials or waste.Note:Potential exposure to biological agents occurs during cleanup, or other tasks, where employees handle:– Animals or animal waste– Body fluids– Biological agents in a medical research lab– Mold or mildewCheck The Center of Disease Control web site (www.cdc.gov) to find published guidelines and information on safe handling and protection from specific biological agents (examples: Hanta virus, TB).You must:(2) Warn employees of biohazards.• Use signs, tags, or labels to identify:– The actual or potential presence of a biohazard;AND– Equipment, containers, rooms, materials, experimental animals, or any combinations of these that contain viable hazardous agents.Definition:Biohazard means those infectious agents presenting a risk or potential risk of death, injury or illness to employees.You must:• Make sure the sign, tag, or label includes the biohazard symbol that is designed and proportioned in the illustration that follows.You must:• Make sure that there is sufficient contrast for the symbol to be clearly defined, if the sign, tag, or label has a background color.Reference:Additional requirements for biohazard signs, tags, and labels may apply. See WAC 296-823-14025 and 296-823-18040 of the Bloodborne Pathogens book.Note:• It's recommended that the sign, tag, or label have a key color of fluorescent orange or orange-red and lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.•Appropriate wording may be used in association with the symbol to indicate:– The nature or identity of the hazard;– Name of individual responsible for its control;– Precautionary information;OR– Other information.• This information should not be written on the symbol.
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296-823-14025,296-823-18040,