# WAC 296-840-135: WAC 296-840-135. Housekeeping

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_135

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-840-135
- **Heading:** WAC 296-840-135. Housekeeping
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-840 / Section 296-840-135

## Text

(1) You must not allow dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure are not feasible.
(2) You must not allow compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless:
(a) The compressed air is used in conjunction with a ventilation system that effectively captures the dust cloud created by the compressed air; or
(b) No alternative method is feasible.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-840-095 WAC 296-840-095. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_095.md)
- [WAC 296-840-100 WAC 296-840-100. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_100.md)
- [WAC 296-840-105 WAC 296-840-105. Exposure assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_105.md)
- [WAC 296-840-110 WAC 296-840-110. Specified exposure control methods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_110.md)
- [WAC 296-840-115 WAC 296-840-115. Regulated areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_115.md)
- [WAC 296-840-120 WAC 296-840-120. Methods of compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_120.md)
- [WAC 296-840-125 WAC 296-840-125. Respiratory protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_125.md)
- [WAC 296-840-130 WAC 296-840-130. Respiratory protection program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_130.md)
- [WAC 296-840-135 WAC 296-840-135. Housekeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_135.md)
- [WAC 296-840-140 WAC 296-840-140. Written exposure control plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_140.md)
- [WAC 296-840-145 WAC 296-840-145. Medical surveillance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_145.md)
- [WAC 296-840-150 WAC 296-840-150. Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_150.md)
- [WAC 296-840-155 WAC 296-840-155. Recordkeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_155.md)
- [WAC 296-840-160 WAC 296-840-160. Effective dates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_840_160.md)

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