WSR 01-15-021

INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[ Filed July 10, 2001, 4:33 p.m. ]

     In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), enclosed is a list of Policy and Interpretive Statements issued by the department for June 2001. If you have questions or need additional information, please call me at (360) 902-4216.



POLICY AND INTERPRETIVE STATEMENTS


Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) Services Division


     WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) #5.07, "Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare." This policy provides guidance to WISHA consultation and enforcement staff on the appropriate application of the safety standards in regard to workplace violence in health care settings. It replaces all previous guidance, whether formal or informal, and will remain in effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on June 4, 2001.

     Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 44648, phone (360) 902-5503.

     Michael Silverstein

     Assistant Director

Christine Swanson

Legislative and Governmental

Affairs Office

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