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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exxel Pacific | WAC 296-155-77105(3)(a) | 11/29/2022 | FN10939 |
| Carmel Partners – Builder Developer | WAC 296-155-77105(3)(a) | 12/2/2022 | FN10940 |
| King County/Metro Transit Dept/Facilities Div/Power Distribution | WAC 296-45-335(17) | 12/12/2022 | FN10941 |
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:
Safety Program Manager
Division of Occupational Safety & Health
PO Box 44650
Olympia WA 98504-4650
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 360-902-5568.