Washington Administrative Code
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Chapter 16-233 WAC
Last Update: 11/9/22

WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
16-233-001Federal worker protection standardWashington state department of labor and industries.
16-233-006Scope and purpose40 C.F.R., § 170.301.
16-233-011Applicability40 C.F.R., § 170.303.
16-233-016Definitions40 C.F.R., § 170.305.
16-233-021Agricultural employer duties40 C.F.R., § 170.309.
16-233-026Display requirements for pesticide safety information and pesticide application and hazard information40 C.F.R., § 170.311.
16-233-031Commercial pesticide handler employer duties40 C.F.R., § 170.313.
16-233-036Prohibited actions40 C.F.R., § 170.315.
16-233-041Violations of this chapter40 C.F.R., § 170.317.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
16-233-101Training requirements for workers40 C.F.R., § 170.401.
16-233-106Establishment-specific information for workers40 C.F.R., § 170.403.
16-233-111Entry restrictions associated with pesticide applications40 C.F.R., § 170.405.
16-233-116Worker entry restrictions after pesticide applications40 C.F.R., § 170.407.
16-233-121Oral and posted notification of worker entry restrictions40 C.F.R., § 170.409.
16-233-126Decontamination supplies for workers40 C.F.R., § 170.411.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE HANDLERS
16-233-201Training requirements for handlers40 C.F.R., § 170.501.
16-233-206Knowledge of labeling, application-specific, and establishment-specific information for handlers40 C.F.R., § 170.503.
16-233-211Requirements during applications to protect handlers, workers, and other persons40 C.F.R., § 170.505.
16-233-216Personal protective equipment40 C.F.R., § 170.507.
16-233-221Decontamination and eye flushing supplies for handlers40 C.F.R., § 170.509.
EXEMPTIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND EQUIVALENCY
16-233-301Exemptions40 C.F.R., § 170.601.
16-233-306Exceptions for entry by workers during restricted-entry intervals40 C.F.R., § 170.603.
16-233-311Agricultural employer responsibilities to protect workers entering treated areas during a restricted-entry interval40 C.F.R., § 170.605.
16-233-316Exceptions to personal protective equipment requirements specified on pesticide product labeling40 C.F.R., § 170.607.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
16-233-005Scope and purpose—Worker protection standards—40 C.F.R., § 170.1. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-005, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-010Definitions—Worker protection standards—40 C.F.R., § 170.3. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-010, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-020General duties and prohibited actions—Worker protection standards—40 C.F.R., § 170.7. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-020, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-025Violations of this chapter—Worker protection standards—40 C.F.R., § 170.9. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 09-15-139, § 16-233-025, filed 7/21/09, effective 8/21/09; WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-025, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-100Applicability of this chapter—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.102. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-100, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-105Exceptions—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.103. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-105, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-110Exemptions—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.104. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-110, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-115Restrictions associated with pesticide applications—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.110. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-115, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040 and 17.21.030 and Chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-120Entry restrictions—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.112. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 09-15-139, § 16-233-120, filed 7/21/09, effective 8/21/09; WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-120, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-125Notice of applications—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.120. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-125, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-130Providing specific information about applications—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.122. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-130, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-135Notice of applications to handler employers—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.124. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-135, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-140Pesticide safety training—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.130. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 09-15-139, § 16-233-140, filed 7/21/09, effective 8/21/09; WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-140, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-145Posted pesticide safety information—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.135. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-145, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-150Decontamination—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.150. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-150, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-155Emergency assistance—Standards for workers—40 C.F.R., § 170.160. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-155, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-200Applicability of this subpart—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.202. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-200, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-205Exemptions—Standards for handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.204. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-205, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-210Restrictions during applications—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.210. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-210, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-215Providing specific information about applications—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.222. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-215, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-220Notice of applications to agricultural employers—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.224. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-220, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-225Pesticide safety training—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.230. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 09-15-139, § 16-233-225, filed 7/21/09, effective 8/21/09; WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-225, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-230Knowledge of labeling and site-specific information—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.232. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-230, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-235Safe operation of equipment—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.234. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-235, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-240Posted pesticide safety information—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.235. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-240, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-245Personal protective equipment—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.240. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 09-15-139, § 16-233-245, filed 7/21/09, effective 8/21/09; WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-245, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-250Decontamination—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.250. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-250, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-233-255Emergency assistance—Standards for pesticide handlers—40 C.F.R., § 170.260. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW. WSR 96-21-008 (Order 6002), § 16-233-255, filed 10/3/96, effective 11/3/96.] Repealed by WSR 18-01-054, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW.