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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Apprenticeship |
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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| Public records |
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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| State Environmental Policy Act guidelines |
The rules contained in this chapter are to carry out the policy and procedures of SEPA and the SEPA guidelines, and shall govern the application of SEPA requirements to the department. |
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| Practice and procedure |
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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| Board of boiler rules -- procedure |
Various rules about the practice and procedures for the board of boiler rules. |
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| Industrial insurance |
Various rules for industrial insurance. |
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296-14 |
Worker Benefit Definitions |
The definitions of worker benefits terminology used in this rule. |
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296-14 |
Waiver of Worker Overpayments |
Waiver of recovery for worker compensation benefits overpayments. |
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296-14 |
Mental Conditions and Disabilities Benefits |
Various rules about mental conditions and mental disabilities. |
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296-14 |
Firefighter Benefits |
Various rules about industrial insurance benefits for firefighters. |
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296-14 |
Worker Benefit Eligibility |
Various rules on the eligibility benefit for workers. |
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296-14 |
Calculating a Worker's Wage |
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296-14 |
Asbestos Benefits |
Rule on the payment of benefits on asbestos-related disease claims. |
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296-14 |
Special Assistant Attorneys General |
Various rules on Special Assistant Attorneys General. |
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296-14 |
Worker's Claim File Confidentiality |
Rules on the confidentiality of a worker's claim file. |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations |
Various workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations. |
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| Industrial insurance discrimination |
Rules for filing a complaint of discrimination. |
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296-16 |
Preferred Worker Program |
Various rules on employment of preferred workers. |
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| General reporting rules, classifications, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance |
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| Classifications for Washington Workers' Compensation Insurance |
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| Vocational rehabilitation |
Various rules for vocational rehabilitation. |
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| Medical aid rules |
Various rules for medial aid and procedures. |
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| Reimbursement policies: Psychiatric services, biofeedback, physical medicine |
Various rules for specific therapeutic procedures |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Physician Assistants and Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Massage Therapy |
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296-23 |
Radiology |
Various requirements for radiology |
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296-23 |
Pathology - General Information and Instructions |
Various requirements for pathology information and instructions |
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296-23 |
Dental - General information and Instructions |
Various requirements for dental information and instructions. |
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296-23 |
Miscellaneous Services and Appliances |
Various requirements for services and appliances |
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296-23 |
Chiropractic consultations |
Various regulations for chiropractic consultations |
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296-23 |
Naturopathic Physicians |
Various regulations for naturopathic physicians |
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296-23 |
Physical Therapy |
Various regulations for physical therapy |
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296-23 |
Occupational Therapy |
Various regulations for occupational therapy |
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296-23 |
Nursing |
Various regulations for nursing |
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296-23 |
Massage Therapy |
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296-23 |
General Rules for Independent Medical Examinations and Approved Examiners for Independent Medical Examinations |
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| Hospitals |
Various regulations for hospitals in dealing with L&I |
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| Ambulatory surgery center payment |
Billing, procedures covered, and payment regulations for abulatory surgery centers. |
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| General Safety and Health Standards |
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 |
General Safety Standards - Purpose and Scope |
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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296-24 |
Use of Mechanical Equipment and Clearance limits |
Allows for safe clearances when using mechanical equipment for material handling |
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296-24 |
Rolling railroad cars |
Rules for working with rolling railroad cars |
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296-24 |
Open area guarding |
Requirements to make sure that covers and/or guardrails are provided for open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. |
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296-24 |
Overhead and gantry cranes |
Rules for overhead and gantry cranes |
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296-24 |
Hoists |
Rules for the construction, use and maintenance of chain and electric hoists; Rules for air hoists |
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296-24 |
Crawler locomotive and truck cranes |
Rules for crawler locomotive and truck cranes |
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296-24 |
Derricks |
Rules for derricks |
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296-24 |
A-frames |
Rules for A-frames used for material handling. |
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296-24 |
Rigging |
Rules for all types of rigging including slings. |
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296-24 |
Compressed gases |
General requirements for handling, storage and utilization of compressed gases. Also, contains specific requirements for: Acetylene; Hydrogen; Oxygen; Nitrous oxide |
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296-24 |
Flammables and combustibles |
Requirements for safe handling, storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids. |
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296-24 |
Spray Finishing |
Rules that apply to spray finishing operations that use flammable and combustible material |
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296-24 |
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) |
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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296-24 |
Automatic sprinkler systems |
Requirements for automatic sprinkler systems |
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296-24 |
Fire alarm signaling systems |
Requirements for fire alarm signaling systems |
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296-24 |
Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans |
Requirements for employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans |
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296-24 |
Fire suppression & detection |
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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296-24 |
Welding, Cutting and Brazing |
To protect employees from the workplace hazards of welding, cutting and brazing and welding gases. |
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296-24 |
Walking and Working Surfaces |
Requirements for safeguarding walking and working surfaces. |
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296-24 |
Steam Piping |
Requirements for safeguarding of steam pipes. |
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296-24 |
Floor & wall openings & holes, guarding |
Requirements for safeguarding walking & working surfaces, floor and wall openings and holes. |
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296-24 |
Guardrails |
Railing, toeboards, and cover specifications. |
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296-24 |
Stairs, Fixed Stairs |
Requirements for design, location, and safeguarding of fixed stairways. |
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296-24 |
Man lifts |
Requirements for the construction, maintenance, inspection and operation of manlifts. |
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296-24 |
Compressed gas cylinders |
Requirements for determining the safe condition of compressed gas cylinders under an employer’s control. |
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296-24 |
Electrical workers, safety standards for - Hazardous locations |
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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| Recordkeeping and Reporting |
Requirements for employers to record and report work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses. |
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| Rules for the administration of the crime victims compensation program |
Various rules for the administration of the crime victims compensation program. |
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| Crime victims compensation mental health treatment rules and fees |
Various regulations for Crime victims compensation mental health treatment rules and fees |
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| Telecommunications, safety standards for. |
Rules for employees working with telecommunication systems |
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| Attendant services |
Regulations for attendant services, including insurance coverage and who may receive attendant services. |
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| Compressed air work, Safety standards |
Rules for protecting workers when working with compressed air. |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Commercial diving operations, standards for |
Rules for commercial diving operations |
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| Heating installations -- Cable, radiant, soil, etc. |
Regulations for heating cables and heating elements, including those embedded in soil, sand and driveways |
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| Electrical workers, safety standards for |
Rule to protect workers when using electrical power generation, control, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. |
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| Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation |
Various regulations for electrical safety standards, administration and installation. |
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| Director's factory assembled structures advisory board |
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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| Explosives, safety standards for the possession and handling of |
Covers all aspects of manufacture, possession, storage, selling, purchase, transportation, and use of explosives or blasting agents. |
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| Logging operations, Safety standards |
Rules for logging |
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| Longshore, Stevedore and Waterfront Related Operations |
Rules for longshore, stevedore and related waterfront operations. |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Ski area facilities and operations, Safety standards for |
Rules for ski areas |
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| General Occupational Health Standards |
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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296-62 |
Occupational Health - General Information |
General information for Chapter 62 |
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296-62 |
Trade Secrets (Agriculture Only) |
Requirements for employer protection of trade secrets. The requirements in WAC 296-62-05305 through 296-62-05325 apply only to agriculture. The requirements for all other industries relating to trade secrets have been moved to chapter 296-816 WAC, Protecting trade secrets. |
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296-62 |
Carcinogens (General) |
General requirements for protecting employees from contact with known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). |
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296-62 |
Vinyl chloride |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
Acrylonitrile |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
1, 2-Dibromo- 3-chloropropane |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
Cadmium |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Cadmium, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
Methylene Chloride |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Methylene chloride a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
Butadiene |
Requirements for protecting employees from contact with Butadiene, a cancer-causing agent. |
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296-62 |
Air contaminants - General (Agriculture only) |
Permissible exposure limits (PELs) for employees when exposed to different types of air contaminants. |
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296-62 |
Thiram |
Specific requirements for protecting employees from occupational chemical exposure to Thiram. |
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296-62 |
Lead |
Specific requirements for protecting employees from occupational chemical exposure to lead. |
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296-62 |
Methylenedianiline |
Specific requirements for protecting employees from occupational chemical exposure to Methylenedianiline. |
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296-62 |
Actinolite |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-62 |
Anthophyllite |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-62 |
Asbestos |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-62 |
Tremolite |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
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296-62 |
Hexavalent Chromium |
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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296-62 |
Non-Ionizing Radiation Hazards |
Requirements to protect workers from exposure to hazardous levels of nonionizing radiation. |
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296-62 |
Outdoor Heat Exposure (Heat Stress) |
Requirements for protection of workers from outdoor heat exposure. |
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296-62 |
Cotton Dust |
Protecting employees from occupational exposure to cotton dust. |
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296-62 |
Coke Ovens |
To protect employees from occupational exposure to coke (carbonized coal) oven emissions. |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Right-to-Know fee assessment. |
Rules for the department to assess and collect Right-to-Know fees. |
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| Asbestos removal and encapsulation. |
Rules for certification of removers & testing. |
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| Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, Safety standards for |
Rules for employers who have highly hazardous chemicals. |
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| Sawmills and woodworking operations, Safety standards for |
Rules for sawmills and woodworking operations |
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| Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills and converters, Safety standards for |
Rules for the pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. |
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| Elevators |
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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| Grain handling facilities, Safety standards for |
Rules for all grain handling facilities including the waterfront dock areas at marine terminals. |
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| Board of boiler rules -- Substantive |
Apply to all boilers and unfired pressure vessels except those exempt under RCW 70.79.080 |
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| Charter boats, Safety requirements for |
Rules for charter boats not covered by the United States Coast Guard |
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| Nonagricultural employment of minors |
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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| Employment standards |
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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296-126 |
Payroll Deduction |
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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| Prevailing wage |
Various administrative and other requirements for prevailing wage rules. Coveres and defines different types of contractors. |
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| Minimum wages |
Provisions for wage recordkeeping, and minimum wage regulations for handicapped workers, students, and apprentices |
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| Family care |
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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| Agricultural employment standards |
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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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Procedural rules supplementary to the Health Care Activities Labor Relations Act, chapter 156, Laws of 1972 ex. sess. |
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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| Parental (family) leave. |
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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| Manufactured homes |
Requires that any alteration to a manufactured home be approved by the department. |
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| Commercial coaches |
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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| Factory-built housing and commercial structures |
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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| Factory Assembled Structures, Factory-built Housing & Commercial Structures |
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| Recreational park trailers |
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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| Recreational vehicles |
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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| Factory-built temporary worker housing structures |
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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| Conversion vendor units and medical units |
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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| Construction, Safety Standards for |
Rules for the construction industry |
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296-155 |
Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest |
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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| Contractor registration |
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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| Textile industry, Safety standards for the |
Rules for the textile industry |
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| Laundry machinery and operations Safety standards for. |
Rules for laundries |
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| Ship repairing, shipbuilding and shipbreaking, Safety standards for |
Rules for shipyards, ship building and other similar operations |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Fire fighters, Safety standards for |
Rules for fire fighters. |
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| Agriculture, Safety standards for |
Safety rules for agriculture |
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| Farm labor contracting |
Various licensing and contract requirements for farm labor contracting |
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| Discrimination, pursuant to RCW 49.17.160. |
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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| Plumbers certification |
Various rules about certifcation and permits for plumbers |
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| Amusement rides or structures |
Various requirements for amusement rides and structures |
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| Core Rules |
The basic safety and health rules needed by most employers in Washington State. |
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296-800 |
Safety committees/meeting |
Rules for your safety committee or safety meetings |
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296-800 |
Accident Prevention |
Requirements for your safety and health plan |
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296-800 |
First aid |
Rules to make sure your employees get fast and effective first aid. |
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296-800 |
Emergency Washing |
Requirements for emergency showers, eye/face washing, hand-held drench hoses, or other similar units used in Agriculture |
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296-800 |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Minimum requirements for personal protective equipment |
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296-800 |
Hazard Communication (Chemical) |
Rules to make sure employees understand and know the hazards of the chemicals they work with. |
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296-800 |
Safety Bulletin Board |
Rule for having a safety bulletin board. |
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296-800 |
WISHA Poster |
Rule for having and posting a Job Safety & Health Poster |
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296-800 |
Lighting |
Minimum requirements for lighting |
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296-800 |
Housekeeping |
Rules for housekeeping, drainage and storage |
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296-800 |
Sanitation |
Rules for drinking water, bathrooms, washing facilities and waste disposal. |
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296-800 |
Tobacco Smoke |
Rules for environmental tobacco smoke. |
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296-800 |
Stairs |
Minimum requirements for stairs and stair railings |
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296-800 |
Floors |
Rules for guarding holes and openings in floors |
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296-800 |
Structural integrity |
Rules for the minimum requirements for workplace structural integrity |
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296-800 |
Electrical, Basic Requirements (Core Rules) |
Basic rules for electrical |
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296-800 |
Fire extinguishers |
Minimum requirements for portable fire extinguishers |
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296-800 |
Exit Routes and Employee Alarm Systems |
Minimum requirements for exit routes and alarm systems. |
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296-800 |
Accident reporting and investigation |
Rules about the reporting of a death or a hospitalization of 2 or more employees and investigating accidents. |
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296-800 |
Releasing accident investigation reports |
Rules telling what and how the department will release information in their accident investigation reports |
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296-800 |
Protecting sources |
Tells who and how the department protects sources who report occupational safety and health concerns |
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| Employee Medical and Exposure Records |
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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| Lockout/Tagout |
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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| Machine Safety |
This chapter applies if you have machines or machine operations in your workplace. |
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296-806 |
Conveyors |
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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| Portable Power Tools |
This chapter applies to the tools and equipment shown in Table 1 of this chapter. |
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296-807 |
Compressed Air Tools |
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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296-807 |
Powder Actuated Fastening Systems |
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 |
Power Lawnmowers |
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296-807 |
Jacks |
This section applies to portable hand- or power-operated: Hydraulic jacks; Mechanical ratchet jacks; Mechanical screw jacks. |
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| Confined Spaces |
Protecting employees from occupational hazards related to permit-required confined spaces such as tanks, pits, or storage bins. |
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| Fire Brigades |
Applies to any workplace that chooses to establish a fire brigade. |
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| Trade Secrets |
This chapter applies to both withholding trade secret information from material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and employee exposure records; and providing trade secret information in medical emergencies and nonemergency situations. |
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| Hearing Loss Prevention (Noise) |
We are reviewing the hearing conservation rules, updating, and rewriting the rules for clarity, ease of use, and understanding. |
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| Abrasive Blasting |
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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| Bloodborne Pathogens |
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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| Emergency Response |
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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| Anhydrous Ammonia |
Applies to employers who use, handle, store, distribute, or transport anhydrous ammonia. |
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| Labs |
Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals. |
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| Helicopters Used as Lifting Machines |
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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| Late Night Retail Worker Crime Prevention |
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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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Temporary Worker Housing |
Rules for employers who provide or require their employees to live in temporary housing. |
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| Dip Tanks |
The requirements for guarding against the hazards of dip tanks. |
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| Material Safety Data Sheets and Label Preparation |
This chapter sets minimum requirements for content and distribution of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and labels for hazardous chemicals. |
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| Airborne Contaminants |
Applies to any workplace with potential or actual employee exposure to respiratory hazards |
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| Respirators |
Applies to all use of respirators at work. |
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| Hazardous Waste |
Rules for hazardous waste sites and operations. |
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| Arsenic |
This chapter applies to all occupational exposure to inorganic arsenic. |
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| Benzene |
This chapter applies to all occupational exposure to benzene. |
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| Chapter WAC # | Section | Rule Title/Topic | Scope of Rule |
| Ethylene Oxide |
Applies to all occupational exposure to ethylene oxide. |
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| Formaldehyde |
Applies to all occupational exposure to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde includes formaldehyde gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde. |
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| Railroads |
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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| Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks |
This chapter applies to powered industrial trucks that use electric motors or internal combustion engines. |
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| Split Rims |
Applies to the protection of employees who service split rim wheels and single-piece rim wheels used on large vehicles. |
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| Motor Vehicles |
Rules for safe care and use of motor vehicles and trailers |
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| Elevating Work Platforms |
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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| Powered Platforms |
Covers permanent powered platform installations dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures. |
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| Scaffolds |
This chapter applies to suspended and supported scaffolds, including their supporting structures and anchorage points. |
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| Ladders, Portable and Fixed |
Applies to portable and fixed ladders, including job-made wooden ladders. |
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| Window Cleaning |
Safe window cleaning requirements. |
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| Administrative Rules |
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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