By Name
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 2/1/2010
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter:
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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| Chromium VI |
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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Crane Safety Inter-program Coordination |
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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Provides clarification to ensure uniform inspection procedures for emergency response operations or substantial threats of releases of hazardous substances. | 2/1/2010 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 and Consultation Guidance for Combustible Dust Hazards |
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 |
| Enforcement of Chapter 296-45 (High Voltage) |
WIIM 98-5-A | provides guidance on who may conduct high voltage inspections. | 5/4/1998 |
| Enforcement Policy for Construction Crane Certification and Crane Operator Qualifications and Certification Under WAC 296-155-529 through 533 |
WRD 8.60 | Provides direction to all DOSH staff regarding compliance with construction crane certification and construction crane operator qualifications and certification requirements under WAC 296-155-529 through 533. | 12/23/2009 |
| Enforcement Procedures for High to Very High Occupational Exposure Risk to 2009 H1N1 Influenza |
WRD 11.70 | Establishes DOSH enforcement policy in relation to high to very high health care worker exposure risk to 2009 H1N1 influenza. A letter to healthcare employers explaining more about this Directive (59 KB PDF). |
12/23/2009 |
| Explosives Magazine Licensing Inspection |
WRD 19.20 | Provides guidance to DOSH staff on scheduling and conducting of explosive magazine inspections | 9/18/2006 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lifting & Offloading Intermodal Containers at Construction Sites |
WRD 22.25 | Provides guidance on safe lifting and offloading practices for intermodal containers at construction sites. | 9/29/2009 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| New Hire Training Program for DOSH Safety and Health Staff |
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 |
| 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 |
| Occupational Exposure to Lead, Inspection and Compliance Procedures | WRD 84-12B | inspection , compliance and implementation guidelines related to the lead standard. | 8/15/1990 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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, and WAC 296-307-097 through 296-307-09760 pertaining to Outdoor Heat Exposure. | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| Pre-operational Testing Requirements for Tower Cranes |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| Unpreventable Employee Misconduct |
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 |
| Use of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) |
WRD 21.25 | Guidance related to enforcement of PFD's in waterfront/maritime industries | 4/16/2009 |
| 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 |
Click a letter to jump to the topics under that letter: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
