HB 1369 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/10/99)

     Declares that no citation may be issued under RCW 49.17.120 if there is unpreventable employee misconduct that led to the violation, but the employer must show the existence of:  (1) A thorough safety program, including work rules, training, and equipment designed to prevent the violation;

     (2) adequate communication of these rules to employees;

     (3) steps to discover and correct violations of its safety rules; and

     (4) effective enforcement of its safety program as written in practice and not just in theory.