# WAC 296-800-16030: WAC 296-800-16030. Retrain employees to use PPE, if necessary

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_800_16030

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-800-16030
- **Heading:** WAC 296-800-16030. Retrain employees to use PPE, if necessary
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-800 / Section 296-800-16030

## Text

You must retrain an employee when you have reason to believe the understanding, motivation, and skills required to use the PPE has not been retained. Circumstances where retraining is required include:
(1) Changes in the workplace that make previous training out of date.
(2) Changes in the types of PPE to be used make previous training out of date.
(3) Work habits or demonstrated knowledge indicate that the employee has not retained the necessary understanding, skill, or motivation to use PPE.

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