RCW 49.17.010
Purpose.
The legislature finds that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of conditions of employment impose a substantial burden upon employers and employees in terms of lost production, wage loss, medical expenses, and payment of benefits under the industrial insurance act. Therefore, in the public interest for the welfare of the people of the state of Washington and in order to assure, insofar as may reasonably be possible, safe and healthful working conditions for every man and woman working in the state of Washington, the legislature in the exercise of its police power, and in keeping with the mandates of Article II, section 35 of the state Constitution, declares its purpose by the provisions of this chapter to create, maintain, continue, and enhance the industrial safety and health program of the state, which program shall equal or exceed the standards prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-596, 84 Stat. 1590).
[ 1973 c 80 § 1.]
NOTES:
Industrial insurance: Title 51 RCW.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 49.17 - Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
49.17.022 - Legislative findings and intent—Definition of agriculture.
49.17.030 - Application of chapter—Fees and charges.
49.17.040 - Rules and regulations—Authority—Procedure.
49.17.050 - Rules and regulations—Guidelines—Standards.
49.17.060 - Employer—General safety standard—Compliance.
49.17.070 - Right of entry—Inspections and investigations—Subpoenas—Contempt.
49.17.080 - Variance from safety and health standards—Application—Contents—Procedure.
49.17.100 - Inspection—Employer and employee representatives.
49.17.110 - Compliance by employee—Violations—Notice—Review.
49.17.120 - Violations—Citations.
49.17.150 - Appeal to superior court—Review or enforcement of orders.
49.17.170 - Injunctions—Temporary restraining orders.
49.17.180 - Violations—Civil penalties.
49.17.190 - Violations—Criminal penalties.
49.17.200 - Confidentiality—Trade secrets.
49.17.220 - Records—Reports—Notice to employee exposed to harmful materials.
49.17.230 - Compliance with federal act—Agreements and acceptance of grants authorized.
49.17.240 - Safety and health standards.
49.17.243 - Safety and health investment projects—Grants or contracts—Rules.
49.17.250 - Voluntary compliance program—Consultation and advisory services.
49.17.260 - Statistics—Investigations—Reports.
49.17.270 - Administration of chapter.
49.17.285 - Medical monitoring—Records on covered pesticides—Reports.
49.17.288 - Cholinesterase monitoring—Reports.
49.17.300 - Temporary worker housing—Electricity—Storage, handling, preparation of food—Rules.
49.17.310 - Temporary worker housing—Licensing, operation, and inspection—Rules—Definition.
49.17.360 - Ergonomics Initiative—Intent.
49.17.370 - Ergonomics Initiative—Definition—Rule repeal.
49.17.400 - Construction crane safety—Definitions.
49.17.410 - Construction crane safety—Application.
49.17.420 - Construction crane certification program—Rules—Certificate of operation.
49.17.440 - Construction crane safety—Rules—Implementation.
49.17.465 - Handling hazardous drugs—Health care facilities—Rules.
49.17.480 - Asbestos plan requirements in RCW 70A.450.070(1)(b)—Penalties.
49.17.485 - Personal protective devices and equipment—Public health emergency.
49.17.490 - Temporary workers—Safety—Staffing agency and worksite employer duties.