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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-62 |
07342 - 07346 |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-818 |
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Applies to all abrasive blasting operations where an abrasive is forcibly applied to a surface using any of the following: Pneumatic pressure; Hydraulic pressure; Centrifugal force. |
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296-800 |
140 |
Requirements for your safety and health plan |
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296-800 |
320 |
Rules about the reporting of a death or a hospitalization of 2 or more employees and investigating accidents. |
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296-62 |
07336 - 7340 |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
077 |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-900 |
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This chapter applies to the requirements and information regarding administration of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), chapter 49.17 RCW. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-24 |
293 |
Rules for A-frames used for material handling. |
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296-131 |
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Apply to persons employed in agricultural labor. The standards in this chapter beginning at WAC 296-131-100 apply only to minors employed in agricultural labor. The standards in this chapter do not apply to the immediate family members of the officers of any business engaged in agricultural production of crops or livestock. |
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296-307 |
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Safety rules for agriculture |
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296-62 |
075 - 7515 |
Permissible exposure limits (PELs) for employees when exposed to different types of air contaminants. |
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296-841 |
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Applies to any workplace with potential or actual employee exposure to respiratory hazards |
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296-23B |
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Billing, procedures covered, and payment regulations for abulatory surgery centers. |
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296-403A |
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Various requirements for amusement rides and structures |
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296-826 |
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Applies to employers who use, handle, store, distribute, or transport anhydrous ammonia. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-62 |
077 |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-05 |
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The Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Act (chapter 49.04 RCW) establishes the Washington state apprenticeship and training council (WSATC) and designates as its administrative arm the apprenticeship section of the department of labor and industries. |
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296-848 |
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This chapter applies to all occupational exposure to inorganic arsenic. |
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296-62 |
077 |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-14 |
600 |
Rule on the payment of benefits on asbestos-related disease claims. |
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296-65 |
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Rules for certification of removers & testing. |
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296-33 |
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Regulations for attendant services, including insurance coverage and who may receive attendant services. |
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296-24 |
56525 |
Requirements for automatic sprinkler systems |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-849 |
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This chapter applies to all occupational exposure to benzene. |
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296-823 |
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Provides requirements to protect employees from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) that may contain bloodborne pathogens. Examples of bloodborne pathogens are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). |
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296-09 |
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Various rules about the practice and procedures for the board of boiler rules. |
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296-104 |
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Apply to all boilers and unfired pressure vessels except those exempt under RCW 70.79.080 |
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296-62 |
07460 |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Butadiene, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
074 - 07451 |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Cadmium, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-14 |
520 - 530 |
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296-62 |
073 - 07316 |
General requirements for protecting employees from contact with known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-115 |
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Rules for charter boats not covered by the United States Coast Guard |
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296-23 |
195 |
Various regulations for chiropractic consultations |
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| Classifications for Washington Workers' Compensation Insurance |
296-17A |
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296-62 |
200 |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to coke (carbonized coal) oven emissions. |
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296-150C |
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Applies to the approval of commercial coach manufacturers, dealers and to any person who manufactures or alters the plumbing, mechanical, or electrical system or the body or frame of a commercial coach. |
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296-37 |
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Rules for commercial diving operations |
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296-807 |
140 |
This section applies to portable, hand-held compressed air powered tools. It also applies to airhose and plastic pipe used to supply compressed air to these tools. |
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296-36 |
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Rules for protecting workers when working with compressed air. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-24 |
920 - 940 |
Requirements for determining the safe condition of compressed gas cylinders under an employer’s control. |
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296-24 |
295 - 325 |
General requirements for handling, storage and utilization of compressed gases. Also, contains specific requirements for: Acetylene; Hydrogen; Oxygen; Nitrous oxide |
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296-809 |
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Protecting employees from occupational hazards related to permit-required confined spaces such as tanks, pits, or storage bins. |
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296-155 |
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Rules for the construction industry |
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296-200A |
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The goal of this chapter is to: (1) Reduce the paperwork required for contractor registrations. (2) Clarify issues related to suits against contractors and the collection of court judgments. (3) Ensure that the contractors registration law (chapter 18.27 RCW) is efficiently and properly administered. |
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296-150V |
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Applies to the approval of conversion vendor unit and medical unit manufacturers, dealers, and to any person who manufactures or alters the plumbing, mechanical, or electrical system of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit. |
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296-806 |
420 |
Applies to hazards related to conveyors and conveying systems, including bulk material, package, or unit handling types. These requirements are designed to protect employees operating, maintaining, cleaning, and working around conveyors. |
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296-800 |
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The basic safety and health rules needed by most employers in Washington State. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-62 |
14533 - 14543 |
Protecting employees from occupational exposure to cotton dust. |
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296-24 |
240 |
Rules for crawler locomotive and truck cranes |
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| Crime victims compensation mental health treatment rules and fees |
296-31 |
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Various regulations for Crime victims compensation mental health treatment rules and fees |
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296-23 |
160 |
Various requirements for dental information and instructions. |
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296-24 |
245 |
Rules for derricks |
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296-835 |
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The requirements for guarding against the hazards of dip tanks. |
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296-49A |
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Establishes a uniform means of communication between the department and persons, firms or corporations engaged in the manufacture of factory assembled structures. |
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296-360 |
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Rules that give direction to the department in enforcing RCW 49.17.160, ; Discrimination against employee filing complaint, instituting proceedings, or testifying prohibited -- Procedure -- Remedy. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
| Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation |
296-46B |
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Various regulations for electrical safety standards, administration and installation. |
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296-45 |
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Rule to protect workers when using electrical power generation, control, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. |
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| Electrical workers, safety standards for - Hazardous locations |
296-24 |
956 - 985 |
Requirements for safeguarding employees against electrical hazards in their workplace; Requirements for electric equipment and wiring in locations classified as hazardous. |
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296-800 |
280 |
Basic rules for electrical |
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296-869 |
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Applies to the following types of elevating work platforms: Aerial lifts; Manually propelled elevating work platforms; Self-propelled elevating work platforms; Boom-supported elevating work platforms. |
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296-96 |
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The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Provide for the safe mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, inspection, relocation, and repair of conveyances; and (2) Ensure that all such operation, construction, installation, alteration, inspection, and repair subject to the provisions of this chapter will be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the applicable statutes of the state of Washington. |
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296-824 |
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To protect employees who work in emergency response operations for the releases or threat of releases of hazardous substances without regard to the location of the hazard. |
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296-800 |
15030 - 15040 |
Requirements for emergency showers, eye/face washing, hand-held drench hoses, or other similar units used in Agriculture |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-24 |
567 |
Requirements for employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans |
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296-802 |
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide employees and their designated representatives the right to access relevant medical and exposure records. It also describes the procedures WISHA will follow when accessing confidential medical information. |
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296-126 |
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Apply to any person employed in any industry or occupation within the state of Washington, unless: (1) Exempted by the provisions of chapter 49.12 RCW (newspaper vendors or carriers, domestic or casual labor in or about private residences, agricultural labor as defined in RCW 50.04.150, as now or hereafter amended, and sheltered workshops, are all exempt from these provisions); (2) Otherwise exempted in rules and regulations adopted by the industrial welfare committee of the state of Washington; (3) Exempted by a variance issued under the provisions in WAC 296-126-130; (4) Such person is an employee of the state or any political subdivision, or municipal corporation to the extent that these rules conflict with any statute, rule or regulation adopted under the authority of the appropriate legislative body. |
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296-855 |
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Applies to all occupational exposure to ethylene oxide. |
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296-800 |
310 |
Minimum requirements for exit routes and alarm systems. |
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| Explosives, safety standards for the possession and handling of |
296-52 |
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Covers all aspects of manufacture, possession, storage, selling, purchase, transportation, and use of explosives or blasting agents. |
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296-150F |
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Applies to the approval: (a) Of factory-built structures used for residences or commercial purposes; and (b) After occupancy of a factory-built house or commercial structure, all inspections are done by the local enforcement agency. |
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296-150T |
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Applies to the approval: (a) Of factory-built temporary worker housing structures; and (b) After occupancy of a factory-built temporary worker housing structure, all inspections are done by the department of health. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-155 |
245 - 24525 |
Requirements for employers to provide and enforce the use of fall protection for employees in construction, alteration, repair, maintenance (including painting and decorating), demolition workplaces, and material handling |
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296-130 |
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Serves to establish a minimum standard allowing an employee to use the employee's sick leave or other paid time off to care for a sick family member. |
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296-310 |
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Various licensing and contract requirements for farm labor contracting |
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296-24 |
56527 |
Requirements for fire alarm signaling systems |
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296-811 |
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Applies to any workplace that chooses to establish a fire brigade. |
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296-800 |
300 |
Minimum requirements for portable fire extinguishers |
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296-305 |
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Rules for fire fighters. |
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296-24 |
592 - 635 |
Requirements for fire suppression equipment: Standpipe and hose systems; Automatic sprinkler systems; Fixed extinguishing systems; General; Dry chemical; Gaseous agent; Water spray and foam; Fire detection systems. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-14 |
310 - 330 |
Various rules about industrial insurance benefits for firefighters. |
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296-800 |
150 |
Rules to make sure your employees get fast and effective first aid. |
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296-24 |
330 |
Requirements for safe handling, storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids. |
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296-24 |
750 |
Requirements for safeguarding walking & working surfaces, floor and wall openings and holes. |
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296-800 |
260 |
Rules for guarding holes and openings in floors |
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296-863 |
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This chapter applies to powered industrial trucks that use electric motors or internal combustion engines. |
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296-856 |
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Applies to all occupational exposure to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde includes formaldehyde gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde. |
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296-62 |
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The rules in this chapter are designed to protect the health of employees and help to create a healthy workplace by establishing requirements to control health hazards. Requirements for chemical hazard communication programs, workplace lighting levels and exposure records are in chapter 296-800 WAC, the safety and health core rules. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-17 |
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296-23 |
302 - 392 |
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296-24 |
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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. |
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296-24 |
003 - 012 |
Consolidation of all safety rules of general application for employers including organization, purpose, and definitions applicable to Chapter 24, General Safety and Health Rules |
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296-99 |
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Rules for all grain handling facilities including the waterfront dock areas at marine terminals. |
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296-24 |
75011 |
Railing, toeboards, and cover specifications. |
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296-800 |
170 |
Rules to make sure employees understand and know the hazards of the chemicals they work with. |
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296-843 |
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Rules for hazardous waste sites and operations. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-817 |
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We are reviewing the hearing conservation rules, updating, and rewriting the rules for clarity, ease of use, and understanding. |
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296-43 |
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Regulations for heating cables and heating elements, including those embedded in soil, sand and driveways |
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296-829 |
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Chapter 296-829 WAC applies to helicopters when used to carry loads, suspended with a cargo sling, powered hoist, or other attaching methods. |
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296-62 |
08003 - 08029 |
Applies to occupational exposures to chromium (VI) in all forms and compounds in general industry; construction; shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring, with some exceptions |
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296-24 |
237 |
Rules for the construction, use and maintenance of chain and electric hoists; Rules for air hoists |
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296-23A |
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Various regulations for hospitals in dealing with L&I |
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296-800 |
220 |
Rules for housekeeping, drainage and storage |
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296-14 |
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Various rules for industrial insurance. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-15A |
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Rules for filing a complaint of discrimination. |
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296-807 |
170 |
This section applies to portable hand- or power-operated: Hydraulic jacks; Mechanical ratchet jacks; Mechanical screw jacks. |
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296-828 |
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Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals. |
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296-876 |
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Applies to portable and fixed ladders, including job-made wooden ladders. |
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296-832 |
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Crime protection requirements for a retail establishment operating between 11pm and 6am. (Does not include restaurants, hotels, taverns, or any lodging facilities) |
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296-303 |
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Rules for laundries |
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296-62 |
07521 |
Specific requirements for protecting employees from occupational chemical exposure to lead. |
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296-800 |
210 |
Minimum requirements for lighting |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-24 |
475 |
To protect employees against the hazards of storing and handling liquefied petroleum gases through design, construction, location, and installation and operation requirements. |
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296-803 |
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This chapter 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. |
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296-54 |
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Rules for logging |
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| Longshore, stevedore and related waterfront operations, Safety standards- |
296-56 |
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Rules for longshore, stevedore and related waterfront operations. |
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296-806 |
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This chapter applies if you have machines or machine operations in your workplace. |
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296-24 |
900 |
Requirements for the construction, maintenance, inspection and operation of manlifts. |
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296-150 |
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Requires that any alteration to a manufactured home be approved by the department. |
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296-23 |
250 |
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296-839 |
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This chapter sets minimum requirements for content and distribution of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and labels for hazardous chemicals. |
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296-20 |
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Various rules for medial aid and procedures. |
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296-14 |
300 |
Various rules about mental conditions and mental disabilities. |
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296-62 |
07450 - 07477 |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Methylene chloride a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
076 |
Specific requirements for protecting employees from occupational chemical exposure to Methylenedianiline. |
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296-128 |
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Provisions for wage recordkeeping, and minimum wage regulations for handicapped workers, students, and apprentices |
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296-23 |
165 - 180 |
Various requirements for services and appliances |
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296-865 |
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Rules for safe care and use of motor vehicles and trailers |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-23 |
205 - 215 |
Various regulations for naturopathic physicians |
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296-125 |
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Applies to every person that employs one or more minors, or who permits, allows, or suffers one or more minors to work at a site or workplace, on premises, or under work conditions controlled by that employer, except for those employers statutorily exempted. |
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296-62 |
09005 |
Requirements to protect workers from exposure to hazardous levels of nonionizing radiation. |
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296-23 |
241 |
Various regulations for nursing |
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296-62 |
005 - 050 |
General information for Chapter 62 |
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296-23 |
230 - 235 |
Various regulations for occupational therapy |
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296-24 |
21513 |
Requirements to make sure that covers and/or guardrails are provided for open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. |
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296-62 |
095 |
Requirements for protection of workers from outdoor heat exposure. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-24 |
235 |
Rules for overhead and gantry cranes |
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296-134 |
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Serves to implement chapter 11, Laws of 1989 1st ex. sess., establishing a minimum standard for employee leave in furtherance of family stability and economic security. |
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296-23 |
155 |
Various requirements for pathology information and instructions |
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296-126 |
025 - 030 |
The current payroll deductions rules (WAC 296-126-025) are in conflict with the statute and have been since the ruling of University of Washington v. Pope. This Court case addressed which deductions are permitted and that they were only permitted from the worker’s termination wages. The proposed wording also includes two new sections (WAC 296-126-028 and WAC 296-126-030) for wage deductions during on-going employment and adjustments for overpayments. |
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296-800 |
160 |
Minimum requirements for personal protective equipment |
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296-23 |
220 |
Various regulations for physical therapy |
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| Physician Assistants and Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Massage Therapy |
296-23 |
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296-400A |
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Various rules about certifcation and permits for plumbers |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-807 |
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This chapter applies to the tools and equipment shown in Table 1 of this chapter. |
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296-807 |
150 |
This section applies to any powder actuated fastening system designed to use the expanding gases from a powder load to propel a stud, pin, fastener, or other object into hard structural material. |
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296-807 |
160 |
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296-870 |
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Covers permanent powered platform installations dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures. |
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296-08 |
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Various rules about practice and procedure for dealing with L&I, including: appearance and practice before agency, service of process, subpoenas, and petitions for rule making |
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296-16 |
100 - 170 |
Various rules on employment of preferred workers. |
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296-127 |
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Various administrative and other requirements for prevailing wage rules. Coveres and defines different types of contractors. |
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296-133 |
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Rules of procedure to aid and assist the department of labor and industries, its authorized agents, and interested parties in proceedings under the act. |
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| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
| Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, Safety standards for |
296-67 |
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Rules for employers who have highly hazardous chemicals. |
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296-800 |
340 |
Tells who and how the department protects sources who report occupational safety and health concerns |
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296-06 |
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Ensures compliance with the provisions of chapter 42.17 RCW, in particular with sections of that act dealing with public records. |
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| Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills and converters, Safety standards for |
296-79 |
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Rules for the pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. |
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296-23 |
135 - 145 |
Various requirements for radiology |
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296-860 |
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Requirements for railroad clearances and walkways in rail yards and plants including logging railroad yards such as mill yards, maintenance yards and sorting yards |
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296-27 |
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Requirements for employers to record and report work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses. |
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296-150P |
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Applies to: (a) Manufacturers, dealers and individuals who build for sale, sell, or lease recreational park trailers in Washington state; and (b) Manufacturers, dealers, and individuals who alter recreational park trailers for sale or lease in Washington state. |
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296-150R |
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Applies to: (a) Manufacturers, dealers and individuals who build for sale, sell, or lease recreational vehicles in Washington state; and (b) Manufacturers, dealers, and individuals who alter recreational vehicles for sale or lease in Washington state. |
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| Reimbursement policies: Psychiatric services, biofeedback, physical medicine |
296-21 |
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Various rules for specific therapeutic procedures |
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296-800 |
330 |
Rules telling what and how the department will release information in their accident investigation reports |
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296-842 |
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Applies to all use of respirators at work. |
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296-24 |
294 |
Rules for all types of rigging including slings. |
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296-63 |
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Rules for the department to assess and collect Right-to-Know fees. |
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296-24 |
21511 |
Rules for working with rolling railroad cars |
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| Rules for the administration of the crime victims compensation program |
296-30 |
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Various rules for the administration of the crime victims compensation program. |
| Rule Title/Topic | Chapter | Section | Scope of Rule |
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296-800 |
190 |
Rule for having a safety bulletin board. |
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296-800 |
130 |
Rules for your safety committee or safety meetings |