HB 2840 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Provides that no citation may be issued if an employee neglects to observe the employer's safety and health rules and this neglect led to the violation, provided that:  (1) The employer maintains compliance with standards adopted under chapter 49.17 RCW and safety rules that are designed to prevent such violations;

     (2) the program and rules were adequately communicated to employees, including conducting safety meetings as required;

     (3) the employer takes reasonable measures to discover violations of the safety rules and takes reasonable corrective action when violations are discovered; and

     (4) the employees of the employer were provided with training and equipment in compliance with standards adopted under chapter 49.17 RCW.