WAC 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 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.