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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 7/7/2008
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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 |
 Abatement of Hazards Found During Supervisory Spot Checks |
WRD 2.40 | Identification and correction of serious violations encountered outside normal enforcement and consultation activities. | 7/14/2006 |
| Acceptable Methods of Determining "Flashpoint" of Combustible Liquids |
WRD 7.25 | Combustible Liquids, testing methods, WAC 296-24-33001(15) | 8/11/2006 |
| Asbestos Course Provider Audit Policy |
WRD 23.50 | Guidelines for auditing providers of Asbestos certification training courses | 12/30/1996 |
| Asbestos Project Inspection Targeting |
WRD 2.60 | Guidance to IH compliance supervisors for assigning Asbestos inspections based on project notifications | 12/28/2000 |
| Asbestos Project Notification |
WRD 23.25 | How specific must notification information be to comply with WAC 296-65-020(1)? | 12/28/2000 |
| Asbestos-Containing Joint Compound in Wallboard Systems |
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 |
| Audiometric Testing of Intermittent Noise Exposure |
WRD 12.15 | Guidance to WISHA staff in applying the requirements of the Hearing Conservation Standard to intermittent noise exposure | 12/30/1996 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Boatbuilding of Vessels 65 Feet or Less |
WRD 21.55 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff whenever they encounter boatbuilding activities and application of Chapter 296-304. | 5/17/2005 |
| Body Armor as Personal Protective Equipment |
WRD 5.09 | When to cite body armor as personal protective equipment (PPE), | 7/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| Charter Vessel Inspections |
WRD 21.90 | Defines who is responsible for charter vessel certifications and conducting related inspections. | 9/18/2006 |
| Cholinesterase Depression |
WRD 33.27 | Provides guidance to WISHA research, consultation and enforcement staff regarding data collection for a reported cholinesterase depression | 1/10/2008 |
| Citing & Referencing the Core Rules |
WRD 4.10 | Applies to all DOSH enforcement and consultation activities involving Chapter 296-800 WAC. | 8/7/2006 |
| Citing Point of Operation in Machine Safety |
WRD 8.40 | Clarification for point-of-operation citations issued to address violations not covered under specific rules. | 8/11/2006 |
| 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 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Compliance Policy for Hantavirus Related Cases |
WRD 11.55 | Applies whenever WISHA compliance staff are involved in an inspection related to potential hantavirus exposure | 12/30/1996 |
| Consultation Initiative for the Logging Industry |
WRD 2.21 | Provides guidance for the coordination of enforcement and consultation activities in the logging industry | 1/8/2007 |
| Contractor Responsibility for Safety and Health Under Stute v. PBMC |
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 |
| Coordinating DOSH Enforcement & Consultation |
WRD 2.12 | Guidance to DOSH staff regarding the coordination of programmed inspections and targeted consultations | 7/7/2006 |
| 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 |
| Delivery of Citations |
WRD 2.50 | This WRD provides guidance to DOSH staff in the field and in central office regarding their respective responsibilities. | 8/10/2006 |
| Demolition of Buildings with Asbestos Containing Materials |
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 |
| Diving Search & Rescue |
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 |
| DOSH Policy Process |
WRD 1.00 | DOSH Policy Process defines the relationship between WISHA Regional Directives and interim memos. | 7/7/2006 |
| Dual Employers & DOSH Enforcement |
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 |
| Electrical Work and Confined Space Under WAC 296-45 & 62 |
WRD 18.40 | Guidance to DOSH staff in the appropriate application of which standard applies for electrical work in confined spaces. | 9/18/2006 |
| Elevator Pits and the Confined Spaces Standard |
WRD 12.55 | Is an elevator pit a "confined space" under the standard? | 9/25/1997 |
| Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases |
WRD 12.75 | Employer responsibilities before and during hazardous substance release emergencies. | 9/25/1997 |
| Employee Entry into Worksites Suffering Structural Damage |
WRD 5.45 | How should WISHA staff respond to inquiries about employees? entry into buildings that have suffered apparent structural damage? | 7/14/2006 |
| Employers Exposed to Hazards |
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 |
| Enforcement Activity Related to Piers and Docks |
WRD 21.95 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on enforcement of the rule requiring load limits for piers/docks | 9/18/2006 |
| Enforcement of Chapter 296-45 (High Voltage) |
WIIM 98-5-A | provides guidance on who may conduct high voltage inspections. | 5/4/1998 |
| Explosives Magazine Licensing Inspection |
WRD 19.20 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on scheduling and conducting of explosive magazine inspections | 9/18/2006 |
| Fall Protection and Grain Inspectors |
WRD 29.59 | Guidelines for determing if the WSDA should be cited for failure to provide fall protection in marine terminals? | 9/25/1997 |
| Fall Protection During Excavation and Trenching Operations |
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 |
| Fall Protection Work Plan When Standard Guardrails Are Used |
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 |
| Field Sanitation and Transportation |
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 |
| Firefighter Station Work Uniforms and Other Clothing |
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 |
| Firefighter Training Under Chapter 296-305 WAC |
WRD 32.30 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding the appropriate enforcement of firefighter training requirements | 9/25/1997 |
| Fixed Ladder Grab Bars |
WRD 29.60 | When should employers be cited for failure to provide grab bars? | 5/2/2001 |
| Fixed Ladders Used in Emergencies |
WRD 29.65 | Defines what safety controls are necessary for fixed ladders which are intended for emergency use only. | 4/21/2005 |
| Focused Inspections in Construction |
WRD 2.25 | Provides guidance to DOSH Compliance staff related to focused inspections in the construction industry. | 7/27/2007 |
| Good Faith Reliance on L&I Advice by Employers |
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 |
| Grounding Requirements for Temporary Substation Fences |
WRD 18.35 | Provides enforcement guidance to WISHA and defines what the requirements are for grounding temporary substation fencing? | 8/19/2005 |
| Grouping of WISHA Violations |
WIIM 99-1-F | provides guidance to WISHA Staff on appropriate grouping of violations | 1/19/1999 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Guarding of Vehicle Service Pits |
WRD 29.55 | Applies whenever WISHA staff encounter vehicle service pits that may require guarding. | 8/9/1996 |
| Hand Protection When Using Knives in Food Preparation |
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 |
| Handling WISHA Complaints by L&I Employees |
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 |
| Head Protection and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
WRD 5.92 | What head protection requirements apply when employees operate motorcycles or ATVs as part of their job duties? | 7/14/2006 |
| High Voltage Night Patrol Requirements |
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 |
| Homeowners as General Contractors/Employers |
WRD 1.19 | WISHA jurisdiction over homeowners who are "acting as the general contractor" in building their own homes, | 7/7/2006 |
| Identification of Public Employers for DOSH Purposes |
WRD 1.35 | Which public entity to name on the citation and when repeat / FTA violations are appropriate. | 7/7/2006 |
| Identities of Witnesses and Interviewed Employees |
WRD 2.08 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on protecting the identity of employees during interview | 9/18/2006 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Indoor Air Quality |
WRD 10.10 | General guidelines for evaluating and handling indoor air complaints | 1/21/2000 |
| Initiating Inspections |
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 |
| Inspection Guidelines for Post-Emergency Oil Spill Response Operations under WAC 296-62-300 |
WRD 32.99 | Post-emergency response operations, petroleum crude oil releases on waterways and affected shorelines in Washington State. | 12/30/1996 |
| Inspection of Slide-Locks used on Mechanical and Hydraulic Power Presses |
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 |
| Inspection Procedures Unique to Explosives |
WRD 19.15 | Provides guidance on whether explosives should be seized? | 9/18/2006 |
| Joint Employers in Agriculture |
WRD 33.75 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff regarding "joint employers" in agriculture. | 9/25/1997 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Laboratory Hood Ventilation Specifications in Part F (Carcinogens) |
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 |
| Law Enforcement |
WRD 32.00 | Guidelines for the inspection and citation of alleged violations found in law enforcement field operations and equipment. | 5/20/1997 |
| Log Sorting Yards & Marine Terminals or Sawmills |
WRD 20.55 | Evaluation of dry land log yards, regardless of location | 9/18/2006 |
| Meat Tenderizing Technology in the Meat Packing Industry |
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 |
| 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 |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide IDLH Values (1994) |
WRD 10.60 | Use of "NIOSH Pocket guide to Chemical Hazards" for WISHA enforcement activities | 9/25/1997 |
| 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 |
| Occupational Exposure to Asbestos |
WRD 23.10 | applies to WISHA inspections and consultations related to occupational exposure to asbestos and to the Asbestos Certfication Program | 4/30/1997 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Occupational Exposure to Lead, Inspection and Compliance Procedures | WRD 84-12B | inspection , compliance and implementation guidelines related to the lead standard. | 8/15/1990 |
| Operating Dump Trucks in Reverse |
WRD 27.25 | Dump trucks operation on construction sites, initiating inspections on | 2/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| Outdoor Heat Exposure Enforcement Procedures |
WRD 10.15 | Establishes statewide enforcement policies for WAC 296-62-095 through 296-62-09560, Outdoor Heat Exposure | 7/7/2008 |
| Overview of Explosives Inspection Activities |
WRD 19.05 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on scheduling and conducting of explosives inspections | 9/18/2006 |
| Partial Body Entry Situations and the Confined Spaces Standard |
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 |
| Pesticides in Agriculture |
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 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management |
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 |
| Powered Industrial Truck Training in Longshoring & Marine Terminals |
WRD 7.05 | Forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks, operator training in the Longshoring and Marine Terminal Industries. | 8/7/2006 |
| Powered Industrial Trucks Used to Load and Unload Trucks and Trailers |
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 |
| 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 |
| Process Safety Management |
WRD 24.10 | Guidance to WISHA staff conducting process safety management inspections. | 9/2/2002 |
| PSM Inspection Targeting & Tracking |
WRD 2.62 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement staff related to the targeting, scheduling, and tracking of PSM inspections. | 1/31/2001 |
| Qualifications of Maritime Inspectors |
WRD 22.80 | Identifies which staff are qualified for different waterfront activities | 5/9/2005 |
| References to Policy Memos as part of inspection documentation |
WRD 2.45 | This WRD provides guidance to DOSH compliance and consultation staff in the appropriate use of such policies. | 8/10/2006 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Rental Cranes and Maritime Crane Certification |
WRD 22.20 | Defines what cranes will be certified for maritime use and whether rental cranes are allowed to be certified. | 2/24/2005 |
| 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 |
| Rolling Outriggers on Mobile Cranes |
WRD 7.00 | Provides clearer guidance regarding the use of rolling outriggers on mobile cranes | 8/10/2006 |
| Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) and Low-Profile Tractors |
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 |
| Scaffold and the Fall Protection Work Plan |
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 |
| Sheepherder Housing |
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 |
| Significant Inspections |
WRD 2.11 | Provides guidance to all staff involved in WISHA enforcement activities involving significant events or high-profile cases. | 8/18/2004 |
| Special Emphasis Programs for Lead and Silica |
WIIM 98-11-A | Provides guidance to WISHA Industrial Hygiene Supervisors on the use of silica and lead targeting protocols for staff assignments | 11/30/1998 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Storing and Handling Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Spray Finishing |
WRD 7.30 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff conducting inspections involving storing and handling flammable liquids and spray-finishing operations | 8/11/2006 |
| Tag Line Use |
WRD 29.72 | Guidleines for determining when to cite an employer for not using a tagline on suspended loads | 7/3/2000 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Agriculture) |
WRD 2.17 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within construction | 7/30/2003 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Construction) |
WRD 2.15 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within construction | 8/14/2001 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Electrical Utilities and Communication) |
WRD 2.19 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within Eletrical Utilities and telecommunication Industries | 5/2/2001 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (General) |
WRD 2.10 | Guidance to WISHA staff conducting programmed inspections and targeted consultations in general industries | 5/2/2001 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Local Emphasis Programs) |
WRD 2.20 | Protocols for development and approval of local emphasis WISHA inspections/consultations | 5/2/2001 |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Logging) |
WRD 2.16 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within the logging industry | 5/2/2001 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Targeting WISHA Activities (Maritime Industries) |
WRD 2.18 | Guidance to WISHA enforcement and consultation staff conducting programmed activities within the maritime industry | 5/2/2001 |
| Technical Training of Current WISHA Staff |
WIIM 98-5-D | Provides policy on minimum training requirements for all WISHA staff. | 5/4/1998 |
| Traffic Control and Flagging Operations |
WRD 27.20 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff when evaluating work zones where traffic control or flaggers are used. | 12/30/2004 |
| Training Requirements for Newly Hired WISHA Staff |
WIIM 98-5-C | Provides policy on training requirements for new WISHA staff who perform regulatory duties | 5/4/1998 |
| Tree & Shrub Trimming, Pruning, Removal, etc. |
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 |
| Tuberculosis Control in Correctional Facilities |
WRD 11.36 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff regarding application of CDC Recommendations in cases involving TB exposure in correctional facilities. | 3/19/2007 |
| Tuberculosis Control in Health Care Settings |
WRD 11.35 | Guidance to DOSH staff regarding application of CDC guidelines in cases involving potential TB exposure | 3/19/2007 |
| Underground Diesel-Powered Equipment |
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 Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Use of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) |
WRD 21.25 | Guidance related to enforcement of PFD's in waterfront/maritime industries | 7/3/2000 |
| Use of Powered Industrial Truck Load Engaging Means to Reduce Awkward Lifting |
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 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
WRD 5.05 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff in applying existing standards to issues of workplace violence. | 7/14/2006 |
| Voluntary Rescue Activities by Employees |
WRD 1.45 | Determining whether an employee's efforts to rescue another person constitute a "recognized" hazard, | 7/7/2006 |
| Warning Lines Used for Fall Protection in Construction |
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 |
| Waterless Handwashing During Cold Weather |
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 |
| WISHA Jurisdiction Over DOC & Jail Inmates |
WRD 1.40 | Provides guidance on when an inmate can be considered an "employee" and protocols for evaluating S&H complaints | 7/7/2006 |
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| Policy Name |
Policy Number | Description | Date Issued |
| Workplace Safety & Health Complaints |
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 |
| Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care |
WRD 5.07 | Provides guidance to WISHA staff in applying existing standards to issues of workplace violence in Health care. | 7/14/2006 |
| WSDOT & Cone-Setting Requirements |
WRD 6.55 | Applies whenever WISHA consultation or compliance staff encounter WSDOT cone-setting operations. | 7/14/2006 |
