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Chapter 835

Wash. Admin. Code ch. 296-835

Dipping and Coating Operations (Dip Tanks)

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, DEPARTMENT OF

296-835-099Definitions 296-835-100Scope 296-835-110General requirements 296-835-11005Construct safe dip tanks 296-835-11010Provide proper ventilation for the vapor area 296-835-11015Take additional precautions if you recirculate ventilation system exhaust air into the workplace 296-835-11020Take additional precautions when using an exhaust hood 296-835-11025Periodically inspect your dip tanks and associated equipment and correct any deficiencies 296-835-11030Make sure employees working near dip tanks know appropriate first-aid procedures 296-835-11035Prepare dip tanks before cleaning 296-835-11040Safeguard cyanide tanks 296-835-11045Protect employees during welding, burning, or other work using open flames 296-835-11050Protect employees that use liquids that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm the skin 296-835-120Additional requirements for dip tanks using flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoints greater than 199.4°F (93°C)296-835-12005Include additional safeguards when constructing dip tanks 296-835-12010Provide overflow pipes 296-835-12015Provide bottom drains 296-835-12020Provide fire protection in the vapor area 296-835-12025Provide additional fire protection for large dip tanks 296-835-12035Prevent static electricity sparks or arcs when adding liquids to a dip tank 296-835-12040Control ignition sources 296-835-12045Provide safe electrical wiring and equipment where the liquid can drip or splash 296-835-12050Keep the area around dip tanks clear of combustible material and properly dispose of waste 296-835-12055Make sure heating the liquid in your dip tanks does not cause a fire 296-835-12060Make sure a heating system used for drying objects does not cause a fire 296-835-12065Make sure conveyor systems are safe 296-835-130Additional requirements for dip tanks used for specific processes 296-835-13005Meet specific requirements if you use a hardening or tempering tank 296-835-13010Meet specific requirements if you use electrostatic equipment 296-835-13015Meet specific requirements if you use a flow coating process 296-835-13020Take additional precautions if your roll coating operation uses a liquid that has a flashpoint below 140°F (60°C)296-835-13025Provide additional safeguards for vapor degreasing tanks 296-835-13030Control liquid spray over an open surface cleaning or degreasing tank