Wash. Admin. Code § 296-842-16005 - Provide effective training
Exemption: This section does not apply to respirators that are voluntarily used. See WA C 296-842-11005 for voluntary use requirements.
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1. Training may be provided using audiovisuals, slide presentations, formal classroom instruction, informal discussions during safety meetings, training programs conducted by outside sources, or a combination of these methods. |
2. You may want to have instructors available when using video or automated training methods to: |
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a. Encourage and provide responses to questions for the benefit of employees. |
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b. Evaluate employees' understanding of the material. |
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c. Provide other instructional interaction to employees. |
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1. You may accept an employee's previous training, such as training provided by another employer, to satisfy the initial training requirement if: |
a. You can demonstrate the employee received training within the past twelve months; and |
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b. The employee can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to use required respirators effectively. |
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2. If you accept an employee's previous training to satisfy the initial training requirement, you are still responsible for providing periodic, and additional training when needed. Periodic training would need to be provided within twelve months of the employee's previous training. |
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.050 and 29 C.F.R. Subpart Z. 09-19-119, § 296-842-16005, filed 9/22/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 07-05-072, § 296-842-16005, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07; 03-20-114, § 296-842-16005, filed 10/1/03, effective 1/1/04.
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