Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State

Temporary Housing for Workers Chapter 296-833, WAC

Effective Date: 12/01/02

Waste disposal and pest control WAC 296-833-500

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Your responsibility:

To make sure your temporary housing camps are kept sanitary.

You must:

Follow proper waste disposal procedures WAC 296-833-50005 Control insects, rodents, and other pests WAC 296-833-50010

WAC 296-833-50005

Follow proper waste disposal procedures.

You must:

• Provide at least one garbage container for each family shelter. Garbage containers must be:
  • - Placed on a wooden, metal, or concrete pad
  • and
  • - Located within 100 feet of each shelter.
• Provide garbage containers that:
  • - Are nonabsorbent
  • - Are cleanable or only used once (for example, a disposable plastic liner)
  • - Can be securely closed.
• Make sure garbage containers are kept clean and emptied:
  • - At least twice a week
  • and
  • - When full.

WAC 296-833-50010

Control insects, rodents, and other pests.

You must:

• Take steps to effectively prevent insects, rodents, and other pests from infesting camp areas
• Carry out a continuing and effective control program where pests have been detected.