Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-800. Safety and health core rules. |
Section 296-800-30005. Provide portable fire extinguishers in your workplace.
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- You must:(1) Provide approved portable fire extinguishers for your workplace and distribute them so they are readily accessible• Make sure that your portable fire extinguisher does not use extinguishing agents such as carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane extinguishing agents. In addition, soda-acid foam, loaded stream, antifreeze and water extinguishers of the inverting type shall not be recharged or placed into service.(2) Mount, locate, and identify portable fire extinguishers so employees can easily reach them, without being subjected to possible injury.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-30005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-30005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.