Wash. Admin. Code § 296-900-100 - Scope

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

(1) Employer requests for using an alternative to DOSH requirements.

(2) Workplace inspections conducted by DOSH.

(3) Citations and penalties for violations of DOSH requirements.

(4) How to respond to actions that DOSH may take when requirements have been violated.

(5) Employer correction of cited violations, and notification to DOSH when the corrections are made.

(6) Employer obligations to inform employees.

(7) Reporting alleged safety and health hazards.

(8) Appeal and hearing processes for employers and employees.

(9) Safety and health investment projects (SHIP).

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-900-100

Amended by WSR 17-18-075, Filed 9/5/2017, effective 10/6/2017 Amended by WSR 25-03-091, Filed 1/16/2025, effective 2/17/2025

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, 49.17.210, and 2007 c 522. 08-03-025, § 296-900-100, filed 1/8/08, effective 2/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-06-020, § 296-900-100, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06.