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WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-155 › Section 296-155-009

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(1) It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that any defective equipment or tools are not used.

(2) When any tool or piece of equipment fails to meet the requirements of any safety standard or recognized safe practice, you must not use the tool or equipment.

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