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The following is a list of all WISHA policies in effect as of 9/29/2009
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| Policy Name | Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 2.40 | Identification and correction of serious violations encountered outside normal enforcement and consultation activities. | 7/14/2006 | |
| Acceptable Methods of Compliance for Crane Operator Qualifications and Certification Under WAC 296-155-53300(1)(a) | WRD 8.60 | This directive is under review and all previous versions are cancelled. A replacement will be posted soon. | |
| WRD 7.25 | Combustible Liquids, testing methods, WAC 296-24-33001(15) | 8/11/2006 | |
| WRD 23.50 | Guidelines for auditing providers of Asbestos certification training courses | 12/30/1996 | |
| WRD 2.60 | Guidance to IH compliance supervisors for assigning Asbestos inspections based on project notifications | 12/28/2000 | |
| WRD 23.25 | How specific must notification information be to comply with WAC 296-65-020(1)? | 12/28/2000 | |
| WRD 23.30 | Guidance to WISHA whenever they address issues concerning employee exposure to hazards involving asbestos-containing joint compound in wallboard systems. | 12/28/2000 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 12.15 | Guidance to WISHA staff in applying the requirements of the Hearing Conservation Standard to intermittent noise exposure | 12/30/1996 | |
| WRD 21.55 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff whenever they encounter boatbuilding activities and application of Chapter 296-304. | 5/17/2005 | |
| WRD 5.09 | When to cite body armor as personal protective equipment (PPE), | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 21.90 | Defines who is responsible for charter vessel certifications and conducting related inspections. | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 33.27 | Provides guidance to WISHA research, consultation and enforcement staff regarding data collection for a reported cholinesterase depression | 1/10/2008 | |
| WRD 12.80 | Provides guidelines and establishes uniform inspection and compliance procedures for Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part I-2, the occupational exposure rule for hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium (VI). | 2/23/2009 | |
| WRD 4.10 | Applies to all DOSH enforcement and consultation activities involving Chapter 296-800 WAC. | 8/7/2006 | |
| WRD 8.40 | Clarification for point-of-operation citations issued to address violations not covered under specific rules. | 8/11/2006 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 11.55 | Applies whenever WISHA compliance staff are involved in an inspection related to potential hantavirus exposure | 12/30/1996 | |
| WRD 2.21 | Provides guidance for the coordination of enforcement and consultation activities in the logging industry | 1/8/2007 | |
| WRD 27.00 | Guidelines for WISHA enforcement and consultation staff when assessing a prime or general contractor’s compliance with WISHA as it applies to a subcontractor or its employees | 8/1/2001 | |
| WRD 2.12 | Guidance to DOSH staff regarding the coordination of programmed inspections and targeted consultations | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 8.70 | Establishes inter-program coordination related to the crane certification safety program and the protocol regarding how staff within DOSH interact when staff encounter issues related to cranes or rigging. | 9/29/2009 | |
| WRD 2.50 | This WRD provides guidance to DOSH staff in the field and in central office regarding their respective responsibilities. | 8/10/2006 | |
| WRD 23.35 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff whenever they must address demolition activities and the need to identify and remove asbestos-containing materials. | 1/31/2001 | |
| WRD 32.15 | The application of WISHA standards to diving activities conducted/coordinated by local governments, including law enforcement, firefighting, and public safety agencies | 4/16/2004 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 1.00 | DOSH Policy Process defines the relationship between WISHA Regional Directives and interim memos. | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 1.15 | Shared liability for a violation when employee exposure present and 2 or more employers are involved | 7/7/2006 | |
| Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices—Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines | WRD 91-14 | Establishes inspection procedures and provides guidelines to ensure uniform enforcement of the Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices standard | 12/24/1991 |
| WRD 18.40 | Guidance to DOSH staff in the appropriate application of which standard applies for electrical work in confined spaces. | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 12.55 | Is an elevator pit a "confined space" under the standard? | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 12.75 | Employer responsibilities before and during hazardous substance release emergencies. | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 5.45 | How should WISHA staff respond to inquiries about employees? entry into buildings that have suffered apparent structural damage? | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 1.18 | When to cite for employer exposure to a hazard that could result in employee exposure | 1/8/2007 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 21.95 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on enforcement of the rule requiring load limits for piers/docks | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 12.85 | Establishes statewide DOSH enforcement and consultation policy for workplaces that generate or handle combustible dusts having the potential to cause dust deflagrations, other fires, or explosions. | 12/30/2008 | |
| WRD 19.20 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on scheduling and conducting of explosive magazine inspections | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 29.59 | Guidelines for determing if the WSDA should be cited for failure to provide fall protection in marine terminals? | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 30.25 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the appropriate application of the fall protection requirements in relation to excavation and trenching. | 6/29/2005 | |
| WRD 30.21 | Policy regarding applicability of fall protection work plan requirement when the trigger height of 10 feet is reached for walking/working surfaces that require standard guardrails or the equivalent for fall protection. | 10/31/2005 | |
| WRD 33.05 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff whenever they must determine whether any or all of the field sanitation requirements apply to an agricultural operation. | 3/20/2002 | |
| WRD 32.35 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the appropriate application of the requirements related to uniforms and garments in the fire service industry | 4/27/2005 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 32.30 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the appropriate enforcement of firefighter training requirements | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 29.60 | When should employers be cited for failure to provide grab bars? | 5/2/2001 | |
| WRD 29.65 | Defines what safety controls are necessary for fixed ladders which are intended for emergency use only. | 4/21/2005 | |
| WRD 2.25 | Provides guidance to DOSH Compliance staff related to focused inspections in the construction industry. | 7/27/2007 | |
| WRD 2.35 | Applies to all apparent WISHA violations where the employer indicates that he or she was relying upon guidance provided by the department. | 7/27/2007 | |
| Grain Handling Facilities—Inspection Guidance and Standards Clarification | WRD 89-3B | guidelines for inspections conducted in grain handling facilities and clarification of Chapter 296-99 WAC | 9/1/1994 |
| WRD 18.35 | Provides enforcement guidance to WISHA and defines what the requirements are for grounding temporary substation fencing? | 8/19/2005 | |
| WRD 29.55 | Applies whenever WISHA staff encounter vehicle service pits that may require guarding. | 8/9/1996 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 5.96 | How are WISHA staff expected to evaluate the need for PPE when knives are used in the workplace as part of food preparation? | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 1.90 | Provides a specific complaint handling process to address the unique situation presented by safety and/or health complaints about L&I's own operations | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 5.92 | What head protection requirements apply when employees operate motorcycles or ATVs as part of their job duties? | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 18.45 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff regarding the application of WAC 296-45-385(15) -and whether it applies to supervisory/management employees . | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 1.19 | WISHA jurisdiction over homeowners who are "acting as the general contractor" in building their own homes, | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 1.35 | Which public entity to name on the citation and when repeat / FTA violations are appropriate. | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 2.08 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on protecting the identity of employees during interview | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 10.10 | General guidelines for evaluating and handling indoor air complaints | 1/21/2000 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 2.05 | Provides protocol guidance to DOSH enforcement staff on initiating inspections for any reason | 5/9/2006 | |
| Inspection and Citation Guidelines for Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde | WRD 91-4 | Provides uniform inspection procedures and guidelines to be followed when conducting inspections and issuing citations for workers potentially exposed to formaldehyde. | 3/29/1991 |
| WRD 32.99 | Post-emergency response operations, petroleum crude oil releases on waterways and affected shorelines in Washington State. | 12/30/1996 | |
| WRD 6.10 | Establishes inspection procedures and enforcement policies related to slide-locks being used to control hazardous energy on mechanical and hydraulic machinery. | 3/1/2008 | |
| Inspection Procedures for Enforcing the Excavation Standards | WRD 91-2B | Provides guidelines to ensure uniform enforcement of the excavation standards | 12/8/1992 |
| WRD 19.15 | Provides guidance on whether explosives should be seized? | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 33.75 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding "joint employers" in agriculture. | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 11.05 | Guidance to WISHA consultation and compliance staff in the proper application of WAC 296-62-073 / "laboratory-type hood" . | 9/25/1997 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 32.00 | Guidelines for the inspection and citation of alleged violations found in law enforcement field operations and equipment. | 5/20/1997 | |
| WRD 22.25 | Provides guidance on safe lifting and offloading practices for intermodal containers at construction sites. | 9/29/2009 | |
| WRD 20.55 | Evaluation of dry land log yards, regardless of location | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 8.35 | This WRD provides guidelines for inspection of possible electrically hazardous conditions associated with a meat tenderizing technology being introduced into the meat packing industry. | 8/11/2006 | |
| WRD 40.0 | Provides guidance and direction to all DOSH staff about initial new hire training of Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) and Safety & Health Consultants. In addition, this directive provides guidance and direction on continuing education and technical training for all safety and health staff. | 5/15/2009 | |
| WRD 10.60 | Use of "NIOSH Pocket guide to Chemical Hazards" for WISHA enforcement activities | 9/25/1997 | |
| WRD 23.10 | applies to WISHA inspections and consultations related to occupational exposure to asbestos and to the Asbestos Certfication Program | 4/30/1997 | |
| Occupational Exposure to Lead, Inspection and Compliance Procedures | WRD 84-12B | inspection , compliance and implementation guidelines related to the lead standard. | 8/15/1990 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 10.15 | Establishes statewide enforcement policies for WAC 296-62-095 through 296-62-09560, and WAC 296-307-097 through 296-307-09760 pertaining to Outdoor Heat Exposure. | 5/26/2009 | |
| WRD 19.05 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on scheduling and conducting of explosives inspections | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 12.40 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff in applying the confined space standard to partial body entries | 9/25/1997 | |
| Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Special Instructions and Stays | WRD 89-8 | Provides supplemental instruction and guidelines to WISHA staff for enforcement of the Air Contaminant Standard regarding exceptions and stays to PELs. | 1/1/1990 |
| WRD 33.25 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the enforcement of the worker protection standard in agriculture , particularly as it relates to allegations of actual pesticide exposure. | 12/28/2000 | |
| WRD 2.64 | Requires staff to follow the directions in CPL 03-00-004 when conducting inspections of or providing consultation services to petroleum refineries. | 2/8/2008 | |
| WRD 7.05 | Forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks, operator training in the Longshoring and Marine Terminal Industries. | 8/7/2006 | |
| WRD 7.07 | Applies to all DOSH enforcement and consultation activities involving WAC 296-863-40050, loading or unloading highway trucks with PITs. | 8/11/2006 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 8.50 | Establishes inspection procedures and enforcement policies related to testing of tower cranes required under WAC 296-155-525(5)(f). | 11/5/2008 | |
| WRD 24.10 | Guidance to WISHA staff conducting process safety management inspections. | 9/2/2002 | |
| WRD 2.62 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement staff related to the targeting, scheduling, and tracking of PSM inspections. | 1/31/2001 | |
| WRD 22.80 | Identifies which staff are qualified for different waterfront activities | 5/9/2005 | |
| WRD 2.45 | This WRD provides guidance to DOSH compliance and consultation staff in the appropriate use of such policies. | 8/10/2006 | |
| WRD 22.20 | Defines what cranes will be certified for maritime use and whether rental cranes are allowed to be certified. | 2/24/2005 | |
| WRD 7.00 | Provides clearer guidance regarding the use of rolling outriggers on mobile cranes | 8/10/2006 | |
| WRD 33.20 | Provides guidance to DOSH enforcement and consultation staff regarding the requirements for ROPS on low-profile tractors in the agriculture industry | 10/10/2006 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 30.20 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the appropriate application of the fall protection work plan requirements in relation to scaffolds. | 4/4/2005 | |
| WRD 33.72 | Provides guidance to WISHA whenever they must assess temporary worker housing provided to sheepherders as a condition of employment. | 11/26/2001 | |
| WRD 7.30 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff conducting inspections involving storing and handling flammable liquids and spray-finishing operations | 8/11/2006 | |
| WRD 29.72 | Guidleines for determining when to cite an employer for not using a tagline on suspended loads | 7/3/2000 | |
| WRD 2.17 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within construction | 7/30/2003 | |
| WRD 2.15 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within construction | 8/14/2001 | |
| WRD 2.19 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within Eletrical Utilities and telecommunication Industries | 5/2/2001 | |
| WRD 2.10 | Guidance to WISHA staff conducting programmed inspections and targeted consultations in general industries | 5/2/2001 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 2.20 | Protocols for development and approval of local emphasis WISHA inspections/consultations | 5/2/2001 | |
| WRD 2.16 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within the logging industry | 5/2/2001 | |
| WRD 2.18 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within the maritime industry | 5/2/2001 | |
| WRD 27.20 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff when evaluating work zones where traffic control or flaggers are used. | 12/30/2004 | |
| WRD 20.75 | Evaluating possible violations to tree and shrub trimming, pruning, bracing, removal, and surgery when no industry-specific standard applies, | 9/18/2006 | |
| WRD 11.36 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff regarding application of CDC Recommendations in cases involving TB exposure in correctional facilities. | 3/19/2007 | |
| WRD 11.35 | Guidance to DOSH staff regarding application of CDC guidelines in cases involving potential TB exposure | 3/19/2007 | |
| WRD 27.95 | Defines what the requirements are for prior approval of the operation of mobile diesel- powered equipment underground? | 4/11/2005 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 5.10 | Provides instruction to DOSH staff on the procedures to follow when the issue of unpreventable employee misconduct is brought up by the employer during the course of any DOSH enforcement or consultation activity. | 9/29/2009 | |
| WRD 21.25 | Guidance related to enforcement of PFD's in waterfront/maritime industries | 4/16/2009 | |
| WRD 7.06 | How to apply the requirements of the Powered Industrial Truck Operations Standard when the operator is dismounted to transfer loads by hand with the load raised? | 8/7/2006 | |
| WRD 5.05 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff in applying existing standards to issues of workplace violence. | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 1.45 | Determining whether an employee's efforts to rescue another person constitute a "recognized" hazard, | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 29.50 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the use of a warning line system for fall protection in construction, i.e. what laines are acceptable. | 5/24/2005 | |
| Washington Administrative Code 296-155-176, Lead Exposure in Construction—Inspection and Compliance Guidelines | WRD 95-1 | Provides uniform inspection and compliance guidance for Lead Exposure in Construction, | 2/1/1995 |
| WRD 33.10 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff whenever they must assess a situation where waterless systems are used in lieu of handwashing facilities | 5/2/2001 | |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| WRD 1.40 | Provides guidance on when an inmate can be considered an "employee" and protocols for evaluating S&H complaints | 7/7/2006 | |
| WRD 1.95 | Provides clarification and guidance to all DOSH staff regarding classification and response to employee complaints and reports of workplace hazards. | 6/27/2007 | |
| WRD 5.07 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff in applying existing standards to issues of workplace violence in Health care. | 7/14/2006 | |
| WRD 6.55 | Applies whenever WISHA consultation or compliance staff encounter WSDOT cone-setting operations. | 7/14/2006 | |
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