IMPORTANT:

A dip tank is a container holding a liquid other than plain water that is used for dipping or coating. An object may be completely or partially immersed (in a dip tank) or it may be suspended in a vapor coming from the tank.

Exemption: Dip tanks that use a molten material (molten metal, alloy, salt, etc.) are not covered by this chapter.

This chapter applies to:

1. (1) A dip tank that uses a liquid other than plain water, or the vapor of the liquid, to:

   1. (a) Clean an object;
   2. (b) Coat an object;
   3. (c) Alter the surface of an object; or
   4. (d) Change the character of an object.

2. (2) Draining or drying an object that has been dipped or coated.

   1. (a) Paint dipping;
   2. (b) Electroplating;
   3. (c) Anodizing;
   4. (d) Pickling;
   5. (e) Quenching;
   6. (f) Tanning;
   7. (g) Degreasing;
   8. (h) Stripping;
   9. (i) Cleaning;
   10. (j) Dyeing;
   11. (k) Flow coating;

   12. (l) Roll coating.

       Reference: You have to do a hazard assessment to identify hazards or potential hazards in your workplace and determine if PPE is necessary to protect your employees. See personal protective equipment (PPE), WAC 296-800-160, in the core rules, chapter 296-800 WAC.

   Examples of covered dipping and coating operations include, but are not limited to:

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-18-075, § 296-835-100, filed 9/5/17, effective 10/6/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-15-102, § 296-835-100, filed 7/17/02, effective 10/1/02.]