Pamphlet/booklet: Provides an overview of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), worker and employer rights and responsibilities, enforcement of WISHA rules, and consultation and education services L&I provides. Previously titled A Guide to WISHA

Pamphlet/booklet: Provides an overview of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), worker and employer rights and responsibilities, enforcement of WISHA rules, and consultation and education services L&I provides. Previously titled A Guide to WISHA

The rules in this chapter are designed to protect the safety and health of employees by creating a healthy work environment by establishing requirements to control safety hazards in the workplace.

Safety Standards for Electrical Workers, 296-45 WAC, consist of the requirements for safeguarding employees against electrical hazards in their workplace; requirements for electric equipment and wiring in locations classified as hazardous.

The rules included in this chapter apply to any and all waterfront operations for longshore, stevedore and waterfront  related operations, cargo handling, and related terminal operations and equipment under the jurisdiction of the  Department of  Labor and  Industries.

An apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances. Respirator is a type of personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer from airborne contaminants, oxygen deficiency, or both.

Chapter 296-901 WAC, GHS is the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.

This manual contains basic safety and health rules that affect all employers and should cover almost all commercial diving operations. This manual also covers search and rescue and other public safety diving operations.

Poster for tire and rim servicing. To be displayed with F417-237-000-A Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tubeless Truck and Bus Tires and F417-237-000-C Multi-piece Rim Matching Chart. This poster must be printed at least 2'x3' in size.

Poster for tire and rim servicing. To be displayed with F417-237-000-B Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tube-type Truck and Bus Tires and F417-237-000-C Multi-piece Rim Matching Chart. This poster must be printed at least 2'x3' in size.

Fact sheet: Explains permitted and prohibited work activities for youth ages 14 to 17 in food service. Includes rules for driving, student-learner exemptions and work hours.

This booklet defines the work plan requirements you must meet for fall protection.

This chapter applies to powered industrial trucks, electric motors or internal combustion engines, fork trucks, forklifts, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks and other specialized industrial trucks.

Hearing Aid Repair Authorization Requests. If you need to purchase or replace a hearing aid, fax all of the information required by Medical Aid Rules and Fee Schedule (MARFS) including the Hearing Services Worker Information (F245-049-000) to 360-902-6252.

Poster for tire and rim servicing. To be displayed with  F417-237-000-A Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tubeless Truck and Bus Tires and F417-237-000-B Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tube-type Truck and Bus Tires. This poster must be printed at least 2'x3' in size.

8.5" X 11" sheets: Provides a summary of prevailing wage laws and rules in Spanish. This publication is only available in Spanish. For similar information in English, read the Washington State Prevailing Wage Law booklet.

Administrative Rules and the DOSH Administrative Manual affords employers the right to administrative and judicial review of alleged violations, initial penalties and abatement periods.

Construction work shall mean and include all or any part of excavation, construction, erection, alteration, repair, demolition, and dismantling, of buildings and other structures.

The Core rules contains basic safety and health rules that affect all employers and should cover almost everything small, nonmanufacturing employers need for a safe and healthful workplace.

Pamphlet: Summarizes the safety rules for rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors. Also lists exemptions and provides other information about safe operation of tractors.

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.

This chapter applies to employer reporting requirements for workers compensation insurance.

This chapter applies to employer classifications for workers compensation insurance.

This chapter applies to rates and experience rating rules for workers compensation insurance.

Pamphlet: Provides an overview of employers' responsibilities for workplace safety and health in Washington State. Covers free L&I services, including workplace consultations, online training and prevention resources and required posters. Intended for new businesses or businesses hiring employees for the first time.

Board of Boiler Rules Extension of Inspection Frequency Request Form

Used to submit written requests for interpretations and revisions to the definitions, rules and regulations found in WAC 296-104. These must be submitted 45 days prior to the Board of Boiler Rules Meeting date. To use this form, left click on the link and select SAVE TARGET AS and save to your desktop. Open in WORD, complete form, select PRINT, SEND TO, MAIL or DELIVERY DOCUMENT ONLY in care of Chief, Boiler Inspector.

Board of Boiler Rules Washington State Specials Request Form

Simplified version of the Chapter 19.28 RCW - Electricians and Electrical Installations Rules

Chief Inspector Clarification and Interpretation Request Form

Card: Reminds employers of special work rules for employees under age 18. Lists key points and provides a Web address for where to find more detailed information. Sent to all employers who obtain a minor work permit endorsement on the master business license.

Booklet: Provides an overview of revised fall protection rules and requirements for construction activities effective April 1, 2013.

Covers Farm Labor Contracting Rules for licensing and revocation, violations and legal procedures, and penalties.

Book: Provides general information on kinds of forklifts, principles of physics that apply to forklifts, training requirements for forklift operators, basic operator safety rules, dangers of carbon monoxide, and safety while servicing a forklift.

Fact sheet: Provides tips to help medical service providers quickly obtain answers to claims and billing questions. Introduces L&I's Provider Hotline, Interactive Voice Response Message System and online Claim & Account Center.

Used to order L&I medical forms.

Fact sheet: Explains what you need to know to keep your boilers and pressure vessels operating safety. Provides an overview of inspection requirements, frequency and fees.

Book: This guide helps employers comply with the WISHA Personal Protective Equipment rules. It covers general personal protective equipment and PPE requirements used to protect the head, eyes and face, hand and arm, foot and leg, and body (torso) in most work environments.

Laundry Machinery and Operations applies to moving parts of equipment used in laundries and to conditions peculiar to this industry, with special reference to the point of operation of laundry machines in an establishment wherein the washing, ironing, or other finishing of clothes, or any other textiles is done.

The purpose this of section, Chapter 296-67 WAC, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals. These releases may result in toxic, fire, or explosion hazards.

Lockout/Tagout applies to the service and maintenance of machines and equipment, including piping systems, if employees could be injured by the unexpected energization or start up of the machine or equipment or release of stored energy. Energy sources include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy, including gravity. Machines and equipment include those that produce high intensity electromagnetic fields.

The Department of Labor and Industries has rewritten and reorganized for clarity and ease of use, Chapter 296-78 WAC, Sawmills and Woodworking Operations.

Scaffolds, Chapter 296-874 WAC, applies to suspended and supported scaffolds, including their supporting structure and anchorage points. A scaffold is a temporary elevated platform, including its supporting structure and anchorage points, used for supporting employees or materials. A suspended scaffold is one or more platforms suspended from an overhead structure by ropes or other non-rigid means.

Fact sheet: Explains the requirements for sports organizations that engage young people as volunteers or employees to referee, assist or work for the organizations. The focus is workers' compensation coverage and minor work rules.

Pamphlet/booklet: Answers questions employers, parents and teens may have about employing teen workers (ages 14-17). Explains non-agriculture work rules, including the necessary permits, hours and work conditions. Provides links to other resources.

Pamphlet/booklet: Answers questions employers, parents and teens may have about employing teen workers (ages 14-17). Explains non-agriculture work rules, including the necessary permits, hours and work conditions. Provides links to other resources.

Picture of a guy with Saftey Policy and Rules in his hand. Get poster printing tips.

The DOSH Consultation Manual provides guidance regarding some of the internal operations of L&I and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). The contents of the manuals are not enforceable by any person or entity against the Department of Labor and Industries or the State of Washington.

Pamphlet: Summarizes the safety rules for rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors. Also lists exemptions and provides other information about safe operation of tractors.

Pamphlet: Provides a quick overview of the rules for using apprentices on public works projects, including apprentice utilization. Also describes the benefits of apprenticeship and where to get more information.

Employer uses this application for requesting a variance to employment regulations for minors.

Booklet: Contains the prevailing wage laws (RCWs) and rules (WACs) as well as plain language descriptions and contact information.

CD: Contains workplace safety and health rules for Washington State and links to policies and related laws. Also contains guides covering accident prevention programs (APP) and personal protective equipment (PPE). Note: Order CD or view rules online.

Pamphlet/booklet: Answers many questions employers and minor workers have about employing minors. Covers agriculture work rules, including the necessary permits, hours and work conditions for workers 12-17 years of age.