Section 296-800-31045. Minimize danger to employees while they are using emergency exit routes.

You must:

• Maintain each exit route to minimize danger to employees during an emergency.

• Keep each exit route free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings and decorations.

• Not require employees to travel toward areas where high hazard materials are stored, unless the route is protected by partitions or physical barriers. High hazard materials are materials that:

– Burn quickly

– Emit poisonous fumes when burned

– Are explosive

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-31045, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]

RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-31045, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.