INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Insurance Services Division
Insurance Services Policy #64.01 "Method of Reporting
Hours," is an amended policy to clarify the methods employers may
use in reporting worker hours on a quarterly basis for the
purpose of industrial insurance benefits. This policy was
updated to clarify that there are two methods that can be used to
report worker hours. This policy was issued on May 4, 2001.
Contact Linda Norris, Mailstop 4310, phone (360) 902-4999.
Doug Connell
Assistant Director
WISHA Services Division
WISHA Interpretative Memorandum (WIIM) #97-7-H, "Definition
of Agriculture for WISHA Purposes," is repealed. This policy
provided guidance to WISHA staff in the appropriate application
of the standards in light of changes to the definition of
agricultural activities made during the 1997 legislative session.
The policy is no longer necessary since its substance was
incorporated into the agricultural standard, chapter 296-307 WAC.
This policy was repealed on January 5, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 44648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-B, "Coordinating
WISHA Enforcement and Consultation," provides guidance to WISHA
staff regarding programmed inspections and targeted
consultations. This policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-A, "Targeting
WISHA Activities (General)," provides guidance to WISHA staff
regarding programmed inspections and targeted consultations.
This policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.10, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (General)," provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding
programmed inspections and targeted consultations and will remain
in effect indefinitely. It replaces and rescinds WISHA Interim
Operations Memorandum, #98-6-A. This policy was issued on May 2,
2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 4.10, "Citing & Referencing
the Core Rules," provides guidance to WISHA consultation and
compliance staff in relation to the new safety and health core
rules, chapter 296-800 WAC. It replaces all previous guidance
whether formal or informal, and will remain in effect
indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 25, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 33.10, "Waterless Handwashing
During Cold Weather," provides guidance to WISHA enforcement and
consultation staff whenever they must assess a situation where
waterless systems are used in lieu of handwashing facilities as
defined by the field sanitation standard and replaces any
previous formal or informal guidance. This policy was issued on
May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 29.60, "Fixed Ladder Grab
Bars," applies to all WISHA enforcement and consultation
activities involving ladder grab bars. It replaces any previous
guidance on this subject, whether formal or informal, and will
remain in effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 2,
2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 20.75, "Tree & Shrub
Trimming, Pruning, Removal, Etc.," provides guidance to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff evaluating possible violations
relating to tree and shrub trimming, pruning, bracing, removal
and surgery when no industry-specific standard applies. It
replaces all previous guidance on this subject, whether formal or
informal, and will remain in effect indefinitely. This policy
was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 20.55, "Log Sorting Yards &
Marine Terminals or Sawmills," provides guidance to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff when evaluating dry land log
yards, wherever they are located. It replaces all previous
guidance on this subject, whether formal or informal and will
remain in effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 2,
2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.20, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (Local Emphasis Programs)," provides guidance to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff regarding development and
approval of local emphasis programs. It replaces and rescinds
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-I and will remain in
effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.19, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (Electrical Utilities & Communication)," provides
guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff regarding
programmed activities within electrical utilities and
communication. It replaces and rescinds WISHA Interim Operations
Memorandum #98-6-H and will remain in effect indefinitely. This
policy was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.18, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (Maritime Activities)," provides guidance to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff regarding programmed
activities within the maritime industries. It replaces and
rescinds WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-G and will
remain in effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 2,
2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.17, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (Seasonal Agriculture)," provides guidance to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff regarding programmed
activities within seasonal agriculture. It replaces and rescinds
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-F and will remain in
effect indefinitely. This policy was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.16, "Targeting WISHA
Activities (Logging)," provides guidance to WISHA enforcement and
consultation staff regarding programmed activities within
logging. It replaces and rescinds WISHA Interim Operations
Memorandum #98-6-E and will remain in effect indefinitely. This
policy was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-E, "Programmed
WISHA Activities in Logging," provides guidance to WISHA
compliance and consultation staff regarding programmed activities
in logging. This policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 2.12, "Coordinating WISHA
Enforcement & Consultation," provides guidance to WISHA staff
regarding the coordination of programmed inspections and targeted
consultation and will remain in effect indefinitely. It replaces
and rescinds WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum, #98-6-B. This
policy was issued on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-I, "Local Emphasis
Programs," provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding local
emphasis programs. This policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-H, "Programmed
WISHA Activities in Electrical Utilities & Communication,"
provides guidance to WISHA compliance and consultation staff
regarding programmed activities within electrical utilities and
communication. This policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-G, "Programmed
WISHA Activities in Maritime," provides guidance to WISHA
compliance and consultation staff regarding programmed activities
within maritime, and will remain in effect until replaced. This
policy was repealed on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #98-6-F, "Programmed
WISHA Activities in Seasonal Agriculture," provides guidance to
WISHA compliance and consultation staff regarding programmed
activities within seasonal agriculture. This policy was repealed
on March 23, 1999.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Interpretative Memo (WIIM) #97-2-H,
"Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde," which reinstated WISHA
Regional Directive (WRD) 91-4 after it was omitted from a list
of WRDs in effect on February 28, 1997, has been rescinded. The
WIIM is no longer necessary. This policy was repealed on May 2,
2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
WISHA Interim Interpretative Memo (WIIM) #98-1-N, "Carbon
Monoxide and Air Compressors," which provided direction to WISHA
enforcement and consultation staff regarding the appropriate
application of WAC 296-62-07111(2) (carbon monoxide and air
compressors) has been rescinded. The issue has been addressed by
changes to the respiratory protection standard. This policy was
repealed on May 2, 2001.
Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 4648, phone (360) 902-5503.
Michael Silverstein
Assistant Director
Specialty Compliance Services Division
#01-02 - Electrical Evaluation/Certification -- Product Safety
This is a new policy intended to fulfill the department's objective to ensure consumer and worker protection from unsafe electrical installations and equipment by outlying the process for dealing with electrical equipment that is declared unsafe by the department. This policy was issued on April 26, 2001.
Contact Angie Wharton, Mailstop 4460, phone (360) 902-5259.
Patrick Woods
Assistant Director
#01-03 - HVAC/R-Installation of Equipment
This is a new policy that clarifies the intent of WAC 296-46A-092 (4)(b) and (f) and 296-46A-930 (2)(e)(ii) in regards to the installation of line voltage HVAC/R systems and equipment. This policy was issued on April 26, 2001.
Contact Angie Wharton, Mailstop 4460, phone (360) 902-5259.
Patrick Woods
Assistant Director
#01-04 – Electrical Administrator Requirements
This is a new policy intended to clarify the department's expectations of electrical administrators by defining the examination and renewal procedures for electrical administrators. This policy was issued on April 26, 2001.
Contact Angie Wharton, Mailstop 4460, phone (360) 902-5259.
Patrick Woods
Assistant Director
Christine Swanson
Legislative and Governmental
Affairs Office