WAC 296-307-64404. Inform employees and control entry to permit-required confined spaces

(1) The employer must provide information about confined spaces as follows: (a) Make available to affected employees and their authorized representatives all information and documents required by this part. (b) Inform affected employees about the existence, location, and danger of any permit-required confined spaces in the workplace by: (i) Posting danger signs; or (ii) Using any other equally effective means to inform employees. Note: A sign reading "Danger-Permit Required Confined Space, do not enter " or using pictures or other similar wording employees can understand would satisfy the requirement for a sign. (2) The employer must take effective measures to prevent unauthorized employees from entering permit-required confined spaces. Note: Examples of measures to prevent employee entry include padlocks, bolted covers, special tools to remove covers, and providing employee training.