Current through 2024
Section 49.84.032 - Violations of Washington industrial safety and health act(1) A quota violates chapter 49.17 RCW if the quota:(a) Does not provide sufficient time as required under RCW 49.84.025(1) (d) and (e);(b) Prevents the performance of any activity related to occupational safety and health required by the employer for the employee to do the work subject to any quota; or(c) Exposes an employee to occupational safety and health hazards in violation of the requirements of chapter 49.17 RCW and the applicable rules or regulations.(2) An employee is not required to meet a quota that violates this section.(3) An employer may not take adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota that violates this section.(4) All provisions of RCW 49.84.040 apply to any person who complains to the employer, the director, or any local, state, or federal governmental agency or official, related to a quota alleging any violations of this section.(5)(a) This section must be implemented and enforced, including penalties, violations, citations, and other administrative procedures, pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.(b) An employer who fails to allow adequate inspection of records in an inspection by the department within a reasonable time period may not use such records in any appeal to challenge the correctness of any citation and notice issued by the department.Added by 2023 c 306,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2024.