WSR 98-06-024

POLICY AND INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[Filed February 24, 1998, 2:02 p.m.]

Following is a list of Policy and Interpretive Statements issued by the department during January, 1998. If you need additional information or have questions please call (360) 902-4206.

Consultation and Compliance/WISHA

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-A, "Targeting WISHA Activities (General)," rescinds and replaces WISHA Interim Operations Memoranda #96-4-D and #97-4-B. It provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding programmed inspections and targeted consultations.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-B, "Coordinating WISHA Enforcement and Consultation," replaces and rescinds WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #97-4-C. It provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding programmed inspections and targeted consultations.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-C, "Use of Statewide 'WISHA 200' List." WISHA has committed to closer coordination between enforcement and consultation targeting efforts and has committed to the development of a list of 200 of the highest hazard employers. This interim memorandum provides guidance to WISHA regarding these "WISHA 200" employers.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-D, "Programmed WISHA Activities in Construction," provides guidance to WISHA compliance staff regarding programmed enforcement activities within construction.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-E, "Programmed WISHA Activities in Logging," provides guidance to WISHA compliance staff regarding programmed enforcement activities within logging.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-F, "Programmed WISHA Activities in Seasonal Agriculture," provides guidance to WISHA compliance staff regarding programmed enforcement activities within seasonal agriculture.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-G, "Programmed WISHA Activities in Maritime," provides guidance to WISHA compliance staff regarding programmed enforcement activities within maritime.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-H, "Programmed WISHA Activities in Electrical Utilities and Communication," provides guidance to WISHA compliance staff regarding programmed enforcement activities within electrical utilities and communication.

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-1-I, "Local Emphasis Programs," provides guidance regarding the creation of special enforcement programs within particular regions.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-J, "Certification of Fish Dock Cranes," provides guidance to WISHA consultation and compliance staff (as well as to crane certifiers) regarding the need for anti-two-blocking devices on limited capacity, ship-built, fish dock cranes.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-K, "Rental Cranes and Maritime Crane Certification," provides guidance to WISHA consultation and compliance staff (as well as to maritime crane certifiers) regarding the extent of maritime certification and the nature of employer obligations related to rental cranes.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-L, "Preventing Lead Exposure When Welding, Cutting, and Heating in Enclosed or Confined Spaces," provides guidance to WISHA consultation and compliance staff regarding appropriate application of state standards during such activities.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-M, "Guarding of Metal Lathes," provides guidance to WISHA consultation and compliance staff regarding identification of and protection against two noted hazards. The first involves general guarding of the chuck, jaws, and workpiece. The second is the hazard created by metal chips and coolant.

WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum #98-1-N, "Carbon Monoxide and Air Compressors" provides direction to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff regarding the appropriate application of standards, particularly in relation to oil-lubricated compressors.

Contact: Teri Neely

Mailstop 4648

(360) 902-5503

Michael Silverstein

Assistant Director

Insurance Services

Insurance Services Policy Number 7.22, Authorizing Post-Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation. This policy provides guidance to claims management staff when authorizing a post-acute brain injury rehabilitation program.

Insurance Services Policy Number 30.11, Non-Agency Attendant Care. This policy provides guidance to claim management staff when authorizing nonagency attendant care for injured workers.

Insurance Services Policy Number 61.05, Processing Jail Industries for Cities and/or Counties. This policy provides guidance to employer services staff when establishing industrial insurance policies for jail industries.

Insurance Services Policy Number 91.21, Audit Sampling Tolerance. This policy provides guidance to field audit staff to allow a no-charge for completed audits based on a sample quarter.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Marie Myerchin-Redifer