Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-31045 – Minimize danger to employees while they are using emergency exit routes

(1) You must maintain each exit route to minimize danger to employees during an emergency.
(2) You must keep each exit route free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings and decorations.
(3) You must 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:
1. (a) Burn quickly.
2. (b) Emit poisonous fumes when burned.
3. (c) Are explosive.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-800-31045, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. 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.]