HB 1980-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 51.24.030(1), the injured worker or beneficiary may not seek damages for an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of employment at the site of a construction project, whether accomplished by a single contract or by multiple contracts, against the owner or developer of the project or against any person or entity performing work, furnishing materials, or providing services to or for the construction project.

     Declares that all construction employers have a duty to provide a safe place to work for their own employees and the employees of their subcontractors of any tier working at the site of a construction project.  This duty shall be considered within the context of standard construction industry practices.  Such duty includes implementation of a safety program that is effective in practice.