Washington Administrative Code
2019 Archive

Chapter 296-800 WAC
Last Update: 11/6/18

SAFETY AND HEALTH CORE RULES
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WAC Sections
296-800-099Definitions.
296-800-100Introduction.
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES: SAFE WORKPLACE
296-800-110Employer responsibilities: Safe workplace—Summary.
296-800-11005Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards.
296-800-11010Provide and use means to make your workplace safe.
296-800-11015Prohibit employees from entering, or being in, any workplace that is not safe.
296-800-11020Construct your workplace so it is safe.
296-800-11025Prohibit alcohol and narcotics from your workplace.
296-800-11030Prohibit employees from using tools and equipment that are not safe.
296-800-11035Establish, supervise, and enforce rules that lead to a safe and healthy work environment that are effective in practice.
296-800-11040Control chemical agents.
296-800-11045Protect employees from biological agents.
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
296-800-120Rule.
296-800-12005Employee responsibilities.
SAFETY COMMITTEES AND SAFETY MEETINGS
296-800-130Safety committees/safety meetings—Summary.
296-800-13020Establish and conduct safety committees.
296-800-13025Follow these rules to conduct safety meetings.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
296-800-140Accident prevention program.
296-800-14005Develop a formal, written accident prevention program.
296-800-14020Develop, supervise, implement, and enforce safety and health training programs that are effective in practice.
296-800-14025Make sure your accident prevention program is effective in practice.
FIRST-AID SUMMARY
296-800-150Rule summary.
296-800-15005Make sure that first-aid trained personnel are available to provide quick and effective first aid.
296-800-15020Make sure appropriate first-aid supplies are readily available.
296-800-15030Make sure emergency washing facilities are functional and readily accessible.
296-800-15035Inspect and activate your emergency washing facilities.
296-800-15040Make sure supplemental flushing equipment provides sufficient water.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
296-800-160Summary.
296-800-16002Compliance duties owed to each employee.
296-800-16005Do a hazard assessment for PPE.
296-800-16010Document your hazard assessment for PPE.
296-800-16015Select appropriate PPE for your employees.
296-800-16020Provide PPE to your employees.
296-800-16025Train your employees to use PPE.
296-800-16030Retrain employees to use PPE, if necessary.
296-800-16035Document PPE training.
296-800-16040Require your employees to use necessary PPE on the job.
296-800-16045Keep PPE in safe and good condition.
296-800-16050Make sure your employees use appropriate eye and face protection.
296-800-16055Make sure your employees use appropriate head protection.
296-800-16060Make sure your employees use appropriate foot protection.
296-800-16065Make sure your employees use appropriate hand protection.
296-800-16070Make sure your employees are protected from drowning.
EMPLOYER—CHEMICAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION
Note:
WAC 296-800-170 through 296-800-17055 have been repealed. Please refer to chapter 296-901 WAC Globally harmonized system for hazard communication.
296-800-180Safety data sheets (SDSs) as exposure records.
296-800-18005Preserve exposure records for at least thirty years.
296-800-18010Inform current employees of exposure records.
296-800-18015Provide access to exposure records.
296-800-18020Transfer records when ceasing to do business.
SAFETY BULLETIN BOARD
296-800-190Summary/rule.
296-800-19005Provide a safety bulletin board in your workplace.
JOB SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW POSTER
296-800-200Job safety and health law poster.
296-800-20005Post and keep a job safety and health law poster in your workplace.
LIGHTING
296-800-210Lighting.
296-800-21005Provide and maintain adequate lighting.
HOUSEKEEPING, DRAINAGE, AND STORAGE
296-800-220Housekeeping, drainage, and storage—Summary.
HOUSEKEEPING
296-800-22005Keep your workplace clean.
296-800-22010Sweep and clean your workplace to minimize dust.
296-800-22015Keep your workplace free of obstacles that interfere with cleaning.
296-800-22020Control pests in your workplace.
296-800-22022Make sure floors are maintained in a safe condition.
DRAINAGE
296-800-22025Keep your workroom floors dry, when practical.
296-800-22030Provide proper drainage.
STORAGE AREAS
296-800-22035Store things safely.
296-800-22040Control vegetation in your storage areas.
SANITATION AND HYGIENE FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES
296-800-230Summary.
DRINKING WATER
296-800-23005Provide safe drinking (potable) water in your workplace.
296-800-23010Clearly mark the water outlets that are not fit for drinking (nonpotable).
296-800-23015Make sure that systems delivering not-fit-for-drinking (nonpotable) water prevent backflow into drinking water systems.
BATHROOMS AND WASHING FACILITIES
296-800-23020Provide bathrooms for your employees.
296-800-23025Provide convenient and clean washing facilities.
EATING AREAS AND FOOD SERVICE
296-800-23040Make sure eating areas are safe and healthy.
296-800-23045Follow these requirements if you provide food service to your employees.
GARBAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL
296-800-23050Dispose of garbage and waste safely.
296-800-23055Remove garbage and waste in a way that does not create a health hazard.
LUNCHROOMS AND PERSONAL SERVICE ROOMS
296-800-23060Provide a separate lunchroom if employees are exposed to toxic substances if they are allowed to eat and drink on the job site.
296-800-23065Provide showers when required for employees working with chemicals.
296-800-23070Provide change rooms when required.
296-800-23075Make sure any work clothes you provide are dry.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE IN THE OFFICE
296-800-240Summary.
296-800-24005Prohibit tobacco smoke in your office work environment.
STAIRS AND STAIR RAILINGS SUMMARY
296-800-250Summary.
296-800-25005Provide fixed stairs where required.
296-800-25010Provide stairs that minimize hazards.
296-800-25015Provide handrails and stair railings.
FLOOR OPENINGS, FLOOR HOLES AND OPEN-SIDED FLOORS
296-800-260Summary.
296-800-26005Guard or cover floor openings and floor holes.
296-800-26010Protect open-sided floors and platforms.
WORKPLACE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
296-800-270Summary.
296-800-27005Do not overload floors or roofs.
296-800-27010Make sure that floors are safe.
296-800-27015Make sure floors can support equipment that moves or has motion.
296-800-27020Post approved load limits (weight limits) for floors.
BASIC ELECTRICAL RULES
296-800-280Basic electrical rules.
296-800-28005Inspect all electrical equipment your employees use to make sure the equipment is safe.
296-800-28010Make sure all electrical equipment is used for its approved or listed purpose.
296-800-28015Make sure electrical equipment used or located in wet or damp locations is designed for such use.
296-800-28020Make sure electrical equipment that is not marked is not used.
296-800-28022Identify disconnecting means.
296-800-28025Maintain electrical fittings, boxes, cabinets and outlets in good condition.
296-800-28027Working space around electrical equipment.
296-800-28030Maintain all flexible cords and cables in good condition and use safely.
296-800-28035Guard electrical equipment to prevent your employees from electrical hazards.
296-800-28040Make sure electrical equipment is effectively grounded.
296-800-28045Make sure electrical equipment has overcurrent protection.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
296-800-300Summary—Portable fire extinguishers.
296-800-30005Provide portable fire extinguishers in your workplace.
296-800-30010Select and distribute portable fire extinguishers in your workplace.
296-800-30015Make sure that portable fire extinguishers are kept fully charged, in operable condition, and left in their designated places.
296-800-30020Inspect and test all portable fire extinguishers.
296-800-30025Train your employees to use portable fire extinguishers.
EXIT ROUTES AND EMPLOYEE ALARM SYSTEMS
296-800-310Summary.
EXIT ROUTES
296-800-31005Provide an adequate number of exit routes.
296-800-31010Make sure that exit routes are large enough.
296-800-31015Make sure that exit routes meet their specific design and construction requirements.
296-800-31020Make sure that each exit route leads outside.
296-800-31025Provide unobstructed access to exit routes.
296-800-31030Exit doors must be readily opened from the inside.
296-800-31035Use side-hinged doors to connect rooms to exit routes.
296-800-31040Provide outdoor exit routes that meet these requirements.
296-800-31045Minimize danger to employees while they are using emergency exit routes.
296-800-31050Mark exits adequately.
296-800-31053Provide adequate lighting for exit routes and signs.
296-800-31055Maintain the fire retardant properties of paints or other coatings.
296-800-31060Maintain emergency safeguards.
296-800-31065Maintain exit routes during construction and repair.
296-800-31067Provide doors in freezer or refrigerated rooms that open from the inside.
296-800-31070Install and maintain an appropriate employee alarm system.
296-800-31075Establish procedures for sounding emergency alarms.
296-800-31080Test the employee alarm system.
ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING
296-800-320Summary.
296-800-32010Make sure equipment involved in a work-related accident is not moved.
296-800-32015Assign people to assist the department of labor and industries.
296-800-32020Conduct a preliminary investigation for all serious injuries.
296-800-32025Document the preliminary investigation findings.
RELEASING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORTS
296-800-330Releasing accident investigation reports.
PROTECTING THE IDENTITY OF THE SOURCE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
296-800-340Protecting the identity of the source of confidential information.
USING STANDARDS FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
296-800-360Rule.
296-800-36005Comply with standards national organizations or of federal agencies when referenced in WISHA rules.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
296-800-13005Establish a safety committee or have safety meetings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-13005, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-13005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-16-047, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-800-13010Make sure that each meeting includes a discussion of established safety topics. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-13010, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-13010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-16-047, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-800-13015Make sure that safety committee meeting minutes are recorded and preserved. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-13015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 02-16-047, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-800-15010Make sure first-aid training contains required subjects. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-15010, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-15010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 04-07-160, filed 3/23/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-15015Document your first-aid training. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-15015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 04-07-160, filed 3/23/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-15025Provide a first-aid station when required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-15025, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 04-07-160, filed 3/23/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-170Employer chemical hazard communication—Introduction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 09-10-078, § 296-800-170, filed 5/5/09, effective 6/15/09; WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-170, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-170, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-170, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-170, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17005Develop, implement, maintain, and make available a written Chemical Hazard Communication Program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 15-13-097, § 296-800-17005, filed 6/16/15, effective 8/3/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 04-10-026, § 296-800-17005, filed 4/27/04, effective 8/1/04; WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-17005, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17005, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17007Include multiemployer workplaces in your program if necessary. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-17007, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17010Identify and list all the hazardous chemicals present in your workplace. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17010, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17015Obtain and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for each hazardous chemical used. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-17015, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17015, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17020Make sure material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are readily accessible to your employees and NIOSH. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-17020, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-17020, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17020, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17020, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17025Label containers holding hazardous chemicals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-17025, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17025, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17025, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17030Inform and train your employees about hazardous chemicals in your workplace. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-17030, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17030, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17030, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17035Follow these rules for laboratories using hazardous chemicals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 06-02-060, § 296-800-17035, filed 1/3/06, effective 4/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17035, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17035, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17040Follow these rules for handling chemicals in factory-sealed containers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-17040, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17040, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17045Translate certain chemical hazard communication documents upon request. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17045, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17050Attempt to obtain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) upon request. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17050, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-17055Items or chemicals exempt from the rule, and exemptions from labeling. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-17055, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-02-066, filed 1/3/17, effective 2/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-800-23030Keep containers used for garbage or waste in a sanitary condition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-23030, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 03-18-090, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see WAC 296-800-23050.
296-800-23035Remove garbage and waste in a way that does not create a health hazard. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-23035, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 03-18-090, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see WAC 296-800-23055.
296-800-24010Control tobacco smoke that comes in from the outside. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-24010, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-24010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-22-023, filed 10/24/06, effective 12/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-800-290Summary. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-290, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29005Inspect your portable metal ladders periodically. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29010Make sure your portable metal ladders are kept in good condition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29015Use your portable metal ladders safely. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-29015, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29020Inspect your portable wooden ladders frequently. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29020, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29025Make sure your portable wooden ladders are kept in a good condition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-29025, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29025, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29030Use your portable wooden ladders safely and for their intended purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-29030, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29030, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29035Safely use a portable wooden ladder when working more than 25 feet above ground. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29035, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-29040Use wooden stepladders safely. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-29040, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 05-20-068, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-876 WAC.
296-800-32005Report the death, probable death of any employee, or the in-patient hospitalization of any employee within 8 hours. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 10-11-105, § 296-800-32005, filed 5/18/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 08-05-012, § 296-800-32005, filed 2/8/08, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-32005, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-32005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 15-11-066, filed 5/19/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, and 49.17.050.
296-800-350Introduction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-350, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-350, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-350, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35002Types of workplace inspections. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35002, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35004Scheduling inspections. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35004, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35006Inspection techniques. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35006, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35008Response to complaints submitted by employees or their representatives. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35008, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35010Citations mailed after an inspection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35010, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35010, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35012Employees (or their representatives) can request a citation and notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35012, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35012, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35016Posting a citation and notice and employee complaint information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35016, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35018Reasons to assess civil penalties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35018, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35020Minimum penalties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35020, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35022Base penalty calculations—Severity and probability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35022, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35024Severity rate determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35024, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35026Probability rate determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35026, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35026, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35028Determining the gravity of a violation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35028, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35030Base penalty adjustments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-35030, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35030, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35030, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35032Types of base penalty adjustments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35032, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35038Minimum and maximum adjusted base penalty amounts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-35038, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35038, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35040Reasons for increasing civil penalty amounts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-35040, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-35040, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35040, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35040, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35042Employers must certify that violations have been abated. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35042, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35044For willful, repeated, or serious violations, submit additional documentation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35044, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35046Submitting correction action plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35046, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35048Submit progress reports to the department when required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35048, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35048, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35049WISHA determines the date by which abatement documents must be submitted. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35049, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35050Inform affected employees and their representatives of abatement actions you have taken. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35050, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35050, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35052Tag cited moveable equipment to warn employees of a hazard. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 04-18-080, § 296-800-35052, filed 8/31/04, effective 11/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35052, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35056You can request more time to comply. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-35056, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35056, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35062WISHA's response to your request for more time. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-35062, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35062, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35062, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35063Post the department's response. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35063, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35064A hearing can be requested about the department's response. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-35064, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35064, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35064, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35065Post the department's hearing notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35065, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35066Hearing procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35066, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35066, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35072Post the hearing decision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35072, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35076Employers and employees can request an appeal of a citation and notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-35076, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35076, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35078Await the department's response to your appeal request. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35078, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35080Department actions when reassuming jurisdiction over an appeal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35080, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35082Appealing a corrective notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35082, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-35084Notify employees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-35084, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-35084, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-06-020, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-900 chapter.
296-800-370Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, and 49.17.050. WSR 15-11-066, § 296-800-370, filed 5/19/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1910 Subpart Z. WSR 14-07-086, § 296-800-370, filed 3/18/14, effective 5/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 12-24-071, § 296-800-370, filed 12/4/12, effective 1/4/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 09-01-158, § 296-800-370, filed 12/23/08, effective 3/1/09; WSR 08-18-056, § 296-800-370, filed 9/2/08, effective 11/2/08; WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-370, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-16-047, § 296-800-370, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-370, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-370, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.] Amended and decodified by WSR 18-22-116, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. Recodified as § 296-800-099.