Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-110

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-800-110 - Employer responsibilities: Safe workplace-Summary

Your responsibility:

To provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards.

IMPORTANT:

Use these rules where there are no specific rules applicable to the particular hazard.

You must meet the requirements ... in this section:
Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards WAC 296-800-11005
Provide and use means to make your workplace safe WAC 296-800-11010
Prohibit employees from entering, or being in, any workplace that is not safe WAC 296-800-11015
Construct your workplace so it is safe WAC 296-800-11020
Prohibit alcohol and narcotics from your workplace WAC 296-800-11025
Prohibit employees from using tools and equipment that are not safe WAC 296-800-11030
Establish, supervise, and enforce rules that lead to a safe and healthy work environment that are effective in practice WAC 296-800-11035
Control chemical agents WAC 296-800-11040
Protect employees from biological agents WAC 296-800-11045

Note: Employees may discuss and participate in any WISHA safety and health related practice and may refuse to perform dangerous tasks without fear of discrimination. Discrimination includes: Dismissal, demotion, loss of seniority, denial of a promotion, harassment, etc. see chapter 296-360 WAC, Discrimination pursuant to RCW 49.17.160, for a complete description of discrimination and the department's responsibility to protect employees.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-110

Amended by WSR 18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-18-090, § 296-800-110, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].040, and [49.17].050. 02-16-047, § 296-800-110, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02; 01-23-060, § 296-800-110, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; 01-11-038, § 296-800-110, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.