Section 325.51463a. Signs.

Rule 13a. (1) Storage areas for contaminated clothing and equipment shall have signs bearing the following legend:

(2)   The employer shall ensure containers for contaminated clothing and equipment are labeled consistent with the Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication,” as referenced in R 325.51451a, and shall, as a minimum, include the following:

(3)   Prior to June 1, 2016, an employer may use the following legend instead of that specified in subrule (1) of this rule:

(4)    Prior to June 1, 2015, an employer may include the following information on containers of protective clothing and equipment in lieu of the labeling requirements in subrule (2) of this rule:

(5)    An employer shall assure that only persons who are trained to recognize the hazards of formaldehyde remove the contaminated items from the storage areas or container for the purposes of cleaning, laundering, or disposal.

(6)  An employer shall assure that an employee does not take his or her formaldehyde contaminated clothing or equipment home.

(7)     An employer shall repair or replace all required protective clothing and equipment for each affected employee as necessary to assure its effectiveness.

(8)      An employer shall inform any person who launders, cleans, or repairs contaminated clothing or equipment of formaldehyde’s potentially harmful effects and of procedures to safely handle the clothing and equipment.

History: 2014 AACS; Republished in 2015 MR 8, May 15, 2015 can be referenced to 2014 AACS.