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L&I Rules (WACs) & Laws (RCWs)

Accident Prevention Program

• Accident Prevention Program - WAC 296-800-140 (leg.wa.gov).
• Housekeeping, Draining and Storage - WAC 296-800-220 (leg.wa.gov).
• Safety and Health Core Rules - Chapter 296-800 WAC.

Biological

• Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities and Procedures - WAC 296-800-230: (leg.wa.gov)
  • Bathrooms and washing facilities WAC 296-800-23020 through 23025 (leg.wa.gov).

Chemical

• Chemical Hazard Communication - WAC 296-800-170 (leg.wa.gov).

Emergency

• Emergencies: Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans - WAC 296-24-567 (leg.wa.gov).
• Exit Routes and Employee Alarm Systems - WAC 296-800-310 (leg.wa.gov).
• Fire Safety: Portable Fire Extinguishers - WAC 296-800-300 (leg.wa.gov).
• First Aid  (includes Emergency Washing Facilities) - WAC 296-800-150 (leg.wa.gov).

Personal Protective Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - WAC 296-800-160 (leg.wa.gov).

Physical Safety & Health

• Electrical Safety: Basic Electrical Rules - WAC 296-800-280 (leg.wa.gov).
• Ladders, Portable and Fixed - Chapter 296-876 WAC.
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (Control of Hazardous Energy) - Chapter 296-803 WAC .
• Machine Safety - Chapter 296-806 WAC:
  • Requirement for All Machines - WAC 296-806-200 (600 KB PDF).
  • Requirements for Specific Machine Hazards - WAC 296-806-300 (420 KB PDF).
  • Food Processing Equipment - WAC 296-806-425 (556 KB PDF).
  • Saws and Cutting Heads - WAC 296-806-480 (2 MB PDF / 6 min.).
  • Bandsaws WAC 296-806-48042 (leg.wa.gov).

Specific Workplaces and Activities

• Nonagricultural employment of minors - Chapter 296-125, WAC (leg.wa.gov):
  • Prohibited and Hazardous Employment for All Minors - WAC 296-125-030 (leg.wa.gov).
  • Additional restrictions for minors under the age of 16 - WAC 296-125-033 (leg.wa.gov).
• Smoking in Public Places - Chapter 70.160 RCW (leg.wa.gov).

Agency Procedures, Enforcement Guidance & Explanatory Interpretations

These directives are written by the department to instruct L&I staff and/or external users on program procedures and explanatory interpretations of the regulations.

• Audiometric Testing of Intermittent Noise Exposure WRD 12.15 (129 KB PDF).
• Bathroom and Toilet Facility Access DOSH Directive 5.98 (409 KB PDF).
• Emergency Washing Facilities  DOSH Directive 13.00 (365 KB PDF).
• Indoor Air Quality WRD 10.10 (256 KB PDF).
• Personal Protective Equipment WRD 5.15 (331 KB PDF).
• Violence in the Workplace WRD 5.05 (219 KB PDF).

How can I get help from L&I?

• To request a confidential workplace safety or health consultation, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/about.asp for no charge technical assistance.
• For help with controlling your claims costs, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/riskmanagement.asp for a no charge risk management consultation.
• Find information about filing a workplace safety & health complaint you may call or visit a local L&I office to file a complaint.
• Follow guidance in Steps To a Safe Workplace to create your safety program from scratch.
• For general information, call 1-800-423-7233.