The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) gives notice that the following companies have submitted variance applications (F414-157-000) for L&I's Safety & Health rules.
| Business | WAC Reference | Application Received |
File Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Organic Orchards | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 6/11/2025 | FN11066 |
| Morrisons North Star Marine, Inc | WAC 296-800-16070 | 6/3/2025 | FN11063 |
| Sleepy Hollow Enterprises LLC | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 6/10/2025 | FN11062 |
| WA State DOC | WAC 296-800-13020(1) | 5/29/2025 | FN11061 |
What is a variance?
A variance is an allowed deviation from a specific safety or health standard when an employer substitutes measures that afford an equal degree of safety.
A variance is not a means of legally avoiding compliance with a safety or health standard. To obtain a variance, it must be proven that employees will be provided with protection equal to compliance with the standard.
Where do I submit variance applications?
Send all variance applications (F414-157-000) to:
Department of Labor & Industries
DOSH – Standards & Technical Services
PO Box 44650
Olympia WA 98504-4650
DOSHVarianceProgram@Lni.wa.gov
We will acknowledge all variance applications upon receipt.
For more information about variances, see the Variances rule (WAC 296-900-110), read the Variance Fact Sheet, or contact L&I's Safety & Health Rules Variance program at 360-902-5563.