Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State

Administrative Rules Chapter 296-900, WAC

Effective Date: 02/08/2008

WAC 296-900-100 Scope

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This chapter applies to the following requirements and information regarding administration of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), chapter 49.17 RCW:

• Employer requests for using an alternative to WISHA requirements.
• Workplace inspections conducted by WISHA
• Citations and penalties for violations of WISHA safety and health requirements
• How to respond to actions that WISHA may take when requirements have been violated
• Employer correction of cited violations, and notification to WISHA when the corrections are made
• Employer obligations to inform employees
• Reporting alleged safety and health hazards
• Appeal and hearing processes for employers and employees.
• Safety and health investment projects (SHIP).