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WISHA provides rule guidance to staff through two types of policies:
- WISHA Interim Operations and Interpretive Memoranda (WIIM)
- WISHA Regional Directives (WRD)
The WIIMs and WRDs do not:
- Substitute for the rule or requirement referenced.
- Create additional obligations for employers.
The following is a list of all WISHA policies in effect as of 9/29/2009
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Policy Name | Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
 Bullard's Type CE, Abrasive Blasting Respirators & Lead Protection |
WIIM 97-2-F | Provides guidance to WISHA staff on enforcement of the respiratory protection requirements in construction when Bullard Type CE repsirators are used for lead protection. | 2/28/1997 |
| Coding the WISHA-1 Inspection Report Form |
WIIM 97-7-D | Provides guidance and policy to WISHA staff on use of "optional codes" on the WISHA 1. | 7/25/1997 |
| Decertification of Asbestos Abatement Contractors and Supervisors |
WIIM 99-1-B | Provides guidance to WISHA staff with respect to the decertification of asbestos supervisors and asbestos abatement contractors. | 1/19/1999 |
| Enforcement of Chapter 296-45 (High Voltage) |
WIIM 98-5-A | provides guidance on who may conduct high voltage inspections. | 5/4/1998 |
| Grouping of WISHA Violations |
WIIM 99-1-F | provides guidance to WISHA Staff on appropriate grouping of violations | 1/19/1999 |
| Mechanical Removal of Asbestos-Containing Floor Tile |
WIIM 97-7-G | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the enforcement of asbestos standards when a stationary flat blade attached to a motorized vehicle is used in the removal of vinyl asbestos floor tile and mastic. | 7/25/1997 |
| Non-Agricultural Use of Pesticides |
WIIM 98-2-A | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding appropriate application of pesticide safety requirements to employers and activities outside the scope of the Agriculture Standard. | 2/26/1998 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Orders of Immediate Restraint |
WIIM 97-7-A | Provides guidance to WISHA staff on issuing OIR's and protocols when an OIR is appealed. | 7/25/1997 |
| Preventing Lead Exposure When Welding, etc., in Enclosed or Confined Spaces |
WIIM 98-1-L | provides guidance to WISHA staff on enforcing the requirements of WAC 296-155-176 over those of WAC 296-115-415 and WAC 296-155-420 as they relate to lead. | 1/6/1998 |
| Respirator Selection Specifications for Fire Fighters |
WIIM 97-7-E | Provides guidance to WISHA staff on enforcment of respiratory standarrds within Chapter 305 when airline respirators are used. | 7/25/1997 |
