If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Carmen Moore at (360) 902-4206.

WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 30.21, "Fall Protection Work Plan When Standard Guardrails Are Used"

     This policy provides guidance to consultation and enforcement staff regarding the requirement to develop a Fall Protection Work Plan when an employer uses guardrails for fall protection. It replaces all previous guidance on the topic, whether formal or informal, and will remain in effect indefinitely. This new policy was issued October 31, 2005.

     Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 44648, phone 902-5503.

WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 5.05, "Violence in the Workplace"

     This policy has been updated to reflect coding changes since the implementation of the WIN reporting system. It replaces and rescinds the March 17, 2005, version. This WRD applies whenever WISHA consultation or enforcement staff encounters hazards related to violence in the workplace. This directive provides guidance to WISHA staff in applying existing standards to issues of workplace violence. It does not (and, indeed, cannot) create any obligations for employers not found in existing WAC standards. This policy was amended October 28, 2005.

     Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 44648, phone 902-5503.

WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 8.40, "Citing Point of Operation in Machine Safety"

     This policy which remains in effect indefinitely, applies to all WISHA enforcement and consultation activities involving WAC 296-806-20028, point of operation. This WRD replaces all previous guidance on the issue, whether formal or informal. This new policy was issued October 31, 2005.

     Contact Marcia Benn, Mailstop 44648, phone 902-5503.

Carmen Moore

Rules Coordinator

Legislative and

Governmental Affairs Office