Cylinders (Acetylene)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently adopted changes to the acetylene standard, effective March 5, 2012. This rulemaking addresses the change to WAC 296-24-31001, Cylinders (Acetylene). This rulemaking updates the reference to a Compressed Gas Association standard in the existing acetylene standard by removing CGA G-1-2003 and replacing it with CGA G-1-2009. This rulemaking ensures that employers have the latest safety requirements for managing acetylene. The changes were adopted 7/31/2012 and became effective on 9/1/2012.655.

9/1/2012	Rule Changes Effective
7/31/2012	Adoption (Rule-Making Order CR-103) Adopted Rule Language
6/19/2012	Comments Due
4/17/2012	Expedited Rulemaking (CR 105) Expedited Proposed Rule Language