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WA Rev Code § 49.17.485 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.17 - Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.|49.17.485 - Personal protective devices and equipment—Public health emergency.

RCW 49.17.485 Personal protective devices and equipment—Public health emergency.(1) The requirements of this section apply only during a public health emergency. For the purposes of this section, "public health emergency" means a declaration or order relating to controlling and preventing the spread of any infectious or contagious disease that covers the jurisdiction where the individual or business performs work, and is issued as follows:(a) The president of the United States has declared a national or regional emergency;(b) The governor has declared a state of emergency under RCW 43.06.010(12); or(c) An order has been issued by a local health officer under RCW 70.05.070.(2) Every employer who does not require employees or contractors to wear a specific type of personal protective equipment must accommodate its employee's or contractor's voluntary use of that specific type of protective device or equipment, including gloves, goggles, face shields, and face masks, as the employee or contractor deems necessary.(3) The provisions of subsection (2) of this section applies only when:(a) The voluntary use of these protective devices and equipment does not introduce hazards to the work environment and is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and corresponding rules established by the department as of April 26, 2021;(b) The use of facial coverings does not interfere with an employer's security requirements; and(c) The voluntary use of these protective devices and equipment does not conflict with standards for that specific type of equipment established by the department of health or the department.(4) An employer may verify that voluntary use of personal protective equipment meets all regulatory requirements for workplace health and safety.(5) An employer may not apply to the director of the department, under RCW 49.17.080, for a temporary order granting a variance from this subsection.[ 2021 c 146 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 146: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 26, 2021]." [ 2021 c 146 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.17.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.17 - Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.|49.17.900 - Short title.

RCW 49.17.900 Short title.This act shall be known and cited as the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973.[ 1973 c 80 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 49.19.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.005 - Findings—1999 c 377.

RCW 49.19.005 Findings—1999 c 377.The legislature finds that:(1) Violence is an escalating problem in many health care settings in this state and across the nation;(2) Based on an analysis of workers' compensation claims, the department of labor and industries reports that health care employees face the highest rate of workplace violence in Washington state;(3) The actual incidence of workplace violence in health care settings is likely to be greater than documented because of failure to report or failure to maintain records of incidents that are reported;(4) Patients, visitors, and health care employees should be assured a reasonably safe and secure environment in health care settings; and(5) Many health care settings have undertaken efforts to assure that patients, visitors, and employees are safe from violence, but additional personnel training and appropriate safeguards may be needed to prevent workplace violence and minimize the risk and dangers affecting people in health care settings.[ 1999 c 377 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.19.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.010 - Definitions.

RCW 49.19.010 Definitions.For purposes of this chapter:(1) "Health care setting" means:(a) Hospitals as defined in RCW 70.41.020;(b) Home health, hospice, and home care agencies under chapter 70.127 RCW, subject to RCW 49.19.070;(c) Evaluation and treatment facilities as defined in RCW 71.05.020;(d) Behavioral health programs as defined in RCW 71.24.025; and(e) Ambulatory surgical facilities as defined in RCW 70.230.010.(2) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(3) "Employee" means an employee as defined in RCW 49.17.020.(4) "Workplace violence," "violence," or "violent act" means any physical assault or verbal threat of physical assault against an employee of a health care setting on the property of the health care setting. "Workplace violence," "violence," or "violent act" includes any physical assault or verbal threat of physical assault involving the use of a weapon, including a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010, or a common object used as a weapon, regardless of whether the use of a weapon resulted in an injury.[ 2019 c 430 § 1. Prior: 2007 c 414 § 3; 2007 c 375 § 10; 2000 c 94 § 18; 1999 c 377 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 430: "This act takes effect January 1, 2020." [ 2019 c 430 § 5.]Findings—Purpose—Construction—Severability—2007 c 375: See notes following RCW 10.31.110.
WA Rev Code § 49.19.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.020 - Workplace violence plan—Security and safety assessment.

RCW 49.19.020 Workplace violence plan—Security and safety assessment.(1) Every three years, each health care setting shall develop and implement a plan to prevent and protect employees from violence at the setting. In a health care setting with a safety committee established pursuant to RCW 49.17.050 and related rules, or workplace violence committee that is comprised of employee-elected and employer-selected members where the number of employee-elected members equal or exceed the number of employer-selected members, that committee shall develop, implement, and monitor progress on the plan.(2) The plan developed under subsection (1) of this section shall outline strategies aimed at addressing security considerations and factors that may contribute to or prevent the risk of violence, including but not limited to the following:(a) The physical attributes of the health care setting, including security systems, alarms, emergency response, and security personnel available;(b) Staffing, including staffing patterns, patient classifications, and procedures to mitigate employees time spent alone working in areas at high risk for workplace violence;(c) Job design, equipment, and facilities;(d) First aid and emergency procedures;(e) The reporting of violent acts;(f) Employee education and training requirements and implementation strategy;(g) Security risks associated with specific units, areas of the facility with uncontrolled access, late night or early morning shifts, and employee security in areas surrounding the facility such as employee parking areas; and(h) Processes and expected interventions to provide assistance to an employee directly affected by a violent act.(2) Each health care setting shall annually review the frequency of incidents of workplace violence including identification of the causes for and consequences of, violent acts at the setting and any emerging issues that contribute to workplace violence. The health care setting shall adjust the plan developed under subsection (1) of this section as necessary based on this annual review.(3) In developing the plan required by subsection (1) of this section, the health care setting shall consider any guidelines on violence in the workplace or in health care settings issued by the department of health, the department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, the federal occupational safety and health administration, medicare, and health care setting accrediting organizations.[ 2019 c 430 § 2; 1999 c 377 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 430: See note following RCW 49.19.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.19.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.030 - Violence prevention training.

RCW 49.19.030 Violence prevention training.(1) By July 1, 2020, and on a regular basis thereafter, as set forth in the plan developed under RCW 49.19.020, each health care setting shall provide violence prevention training to all applicable employees, volunteers, and contracted security personnel, as determined by the plan.(2) The training shall occur within ninety days of the employee's initial hiring date unless he or she is a temporary employee.(3) The method and frequency of training may vary according to the information and strategies identified in the plan developed under RCW 49.19.020. Trainings may include, but are not limited to, classes that provide an opportunity for interactive questions and answers, hands on training, video training, brochures, verbal training, or other verbal or written training that is determined to be appropriate under the plan. Trainings must address the following topics, as appropriate to the particular setting and to the duties and responsibilities of the particular employee being trained, based upon the hazards identified in the plan required under RCW 49.19.020:(a) The health care setting's workplace violence prevention plan;(b) General safety procedures;(c) Violence predicting behaviors and factors;(d) The violence escalation cycle;(e) De-escalation techniques to minimize violent behavior;(f) Strategies to prevent physical harm with hands-on practice or role play;(g) Response team processes;(h) Proper application and use of restraints, both physical and chemical restraints;(i) Documentation and reporting incidents;(j) The debrief process for affected employees following violent acts; and(k) Resources available to employees for coping with the effects of violence.[ 2019 c 430 § 3; 1999 c 377 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 430: See note following RCW 49.19.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.19.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.040 - Violent acts—Records.

RCW 49.19.040 Violent acts—Records.Each health care setting shall keep a record of any violent act against an employee, a patient, or a visitor occurring at the setting. Each record shall be kept for at least five years following the act reported, during which time it shall be available for inspection by the department upon request. At a minimum, the record shall include:(1) The health care setting's name and address;(2) The date, time, and specific location at the health care setting where the act occurred;(3) The name, job title, department or ward assignment, and staff identification or social security number of the victim if an employee;(4) A description of the person against whom the act was committed as:(a) A patient;(b) A visitor;(c) An employee; or(d) Other;(5) A description of the person committing the act as:(a) A patient;(b) A visitor;(c) An employee; or(d) Other;(6) A description of the type of violent act as a:(a) Threat of assault with no physical contact;(b) Physical assault with contact but no physical injury;(c) Physical assault with mild soreness, surface abrasions, scratches, or small bruises;(d) Physical assault with major soreness, cuts, or large bruises;(e) Physical assault with severe lacerations, a bone fracture, or a head injury; or(f) Physical assault with loss of limb or death;(7) An identification of any body part injured;(8) A description of any weapon used;(9) The number of employees in the vicinity of the act when it occurred; and(10) A description of actions taken by employees and the health care setting in response to the act.[ 2019 c 430 § 4; 1999 c 377 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 430: See note following RCW 49.19.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.19.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.050 - Noncompliance—Penalties.

RCW 49.19.050 Noncompliance—Penalties.Failure of a health care setting to comply with this chapter shall subject the setting to citation under chapter 49.17 RCW.[ 1999 c 377 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 49.19.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.060 - Health care setting—Assistance.

RCW 49.19.060 Health care setting—Assistance.A health care setting needing assistance to comply with this chapter may contact the federal department of labor or the state department of labor and industries for assistance. The state departments of labor and industries, social and health services, and health shall collaborate with representatives of health care settings to develop technical assistance and training seminars on plan development and implementation, and shall coordinate their assistance to health care settings.[ 1999 c 377 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 49.19.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.19 - Safety—Health Care Settings.|49.19.070 - Intent—Finding—Enforcement.

RCW 49.19.070 Intent—Finding—Enforcement.It is the intent of the legislature that any violence protection and prevention plan developed under this chapter be appropriate to the setting in which it is to be implemented. To that end, the legislature recognizes that not all professional health care is provided in a facility or other formal setting, such as a hospital. Many services are provided by home health, hospice, and home care agencies. The legislature finds that it is inappropriate and impractical for these agencies to address workplace violence in the same manner as other, facility-based, health care settings. When enforcing this chapter as to home health, hospice, and home care agencies, the department shall allow agencies sufficient flexibility in recognition of the unique circumstances in which these agencies deliver services.[ 1999 c 377 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 49.22.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.22 - Safety—Crime Prevention.|49.22.010 - Definitions.

RCW 49.22.010 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(2) "Late night retail establishment" means any business or commercial establishment making sales to the public between the hours of eleven o'clock p.m. and six o'clock a.m., except restaurants, hotels, taverns, or any lodging facility.(3) "Employer" means the operator, lessee, or franchisee of a late night retail establishment.[ 1989 c 357 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.22.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.22 - Safety—Crime Prevention.|49.22.020 - Late night retail establishments—Duties.

RCW 49.22.020 Late night retail establishments—Duties.In addition to providing crime prevention training as provided in *section 2 of this act, all employers operating late night retail establishments shall:(1) Post a conspicuous sign in the window or door which states that there is a safe on the premises and it is not accessible to the employees on the premises and that the cash register contains only the minimal amount of cash needed to conduct business: PROVIDED, That an employer shall not be subject to penalties under RCW 49.22.030 for having moneys in the cash register in excess of the minimal amount needed to conduct business;(2) So arrange all material posted in the window or door so as to provide a clear and unobstructed view of the cash register, provided the cash register is otherwise in a position visible from the street;(3) Have a drop-safe, limited access safe, or comparable device on the premises; and(4) Operate the outside lights for that portion of the parking area that is necessary to accommodate customers during all night hours the late night retail establishment is open, if the late night retail establishment has a parking area for its customers.[ 1989 c 357 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: "Section 2 of this act" was vetoed by the governor.
WA Rev Code § 49.22.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.22 - Safety—Crime Prevention.|49.22.030 - Enforcement.

RCW 49.22.030 Enforcement.The requirements of this chapter shall be implemented and enforced, including rules, citations, violations, penalties, appeals, and other administrative procedures by the director of the department of labor and industries pursuant to the Washington industrial safety and health act of 1973, chapter 49.17 RCW.[ 1989 c 357 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 49.22.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.22 - Safety—Crime Prevention.|49.22.900 - Effective date—Implementation—1989 c 357.

RCW 49.22.900 Effective date—Implementation—1989 c 357.This act shall take effect January 1, 1990. The director of the department of labor and industries may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 1989 c 357 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 49.24.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.010 - Pressure defined.

RCW 49.24.010 Pressure defined.The term "pressure" means gauge air pressure in pounds per square inch.[ 1937 c 131 § 1; RRS § 7666-1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.24.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.020 - Compressed air safety requirements.

RCW 49.24.020 Compressed air safety requirements.Every employer of persons for work in compressed air shall:(1) Connect at least two air pipes with the working chamber and keep such pipes in perfect working condition;(2) Attach to the working chamber in accessible positions all instruments necessary to show its pressure and keep such instruments in charge of competent persons, with a period of duty for each such person not exceeding six hours in any twenty-four;(3) Place in each shaft a safe ladder extending its entire length;(4) Light properly and keep clear such passageway;(5) Provide independent lighting systems for the working chamber and shaft leading to it, when electricity is used for lighting;(6) Guard lights other than electric lights;(7) Protect workers by a shield erected in the working chamber when such chamber is less than ten feet long and is suspended with more than nine feet space between its deck and the bottom of the excavation;(8) Provide for and keep accessible to employees working in compressed air a dressing room heated, lighted and ventilated properly and supplied with benches, lockers, sanitary waterclosets, bathing facilities, and hot and cold water;(9) Establish and maintain a medical lock properly heated, lighted, ventilated, and supplied with medicines and surgical implements, when the maximum air pressure exceeds seventeen pounds.[ 2010 c 8 § 12021; 1937 c 131 § 2; RRS § 7666-2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.24.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.030 - Medical and nursing attendants.

RCW 49.24.030 Medical and nursing attendants.Every employer of persons for work in compressed air shall:(1) Keep at the place of work at all necessary times a duly qualified medical officer to care for cases of illness and to administer strictly and enforce RCW 49.24.020 and 49.24.040;(2) Keep at a medical lock required by RCW 49.24.020(9) a certified nurse selected by the medical officer required by subdivision (1) of this section and qualified to give temporary relief in cases of illness.[ 1937 c 131 § 3; RRS § 7666-3.]
WA Rev Code § 49.24.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.040 - Examination as to physical fitness.

RCW 49.24.040 Examination as to physical fitness.If an employee is a new employee, an absentee for ten or more successive days, an employee who has worked in compressed air continuously for three months or a beginner in compressed air who has worked but a single shift as required by *RCW 49.24.050, the officer required by RCW 49.24.030(1) shall examine him or her and declare him or her physically fit to work in compressed air before permitting him or her to enter or reenter the working chamber. Excessive users of intoxicants shall not be permitted to work in compressed air.[ 2010 c 8 § 12022; 1937 c 131 § 4; RRS § 7666-4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 49.24.050 was repealed by 1963 c 105 § 1.
WA Rev Code § 49.24.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.060 - Penalty.

RCW 49.24.060 Penalty.Violation of or noncompliance with any provision of *this article by any employer, manager, superintendent, foreman or other person having direction or control of such work shall be a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars or by imprisonment for up to three hundred sixty-four days or by both such fine and imprisonment.[ 2011 c 96 § 41; 1937 c 131 § 7; RRS § 7666-7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: "this article" appears in 1937 c 131, an eight section act that was not subdivided by "article" organization. The act is codified as RCW 49.24.010 through 49.24.070.Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.
WA Rev Code § 49.24.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.24 - Health and Safety—Underground Workers.|49.24.070 - Enforcement.

RCW 49.24.070 Enforcement.The director of labor and industries shall have the power and it shall be the director's duty to enforce the provisions of RCW 49.24.010 through 49.24.070. Any authorized inspector or agent of the department may issue and serve upon the employer or person in charge of such work, an order requiring compliance with a special provision or specific provisions of RCW 49.24.010 through 49.24.070 and directing the discontinuance of any employment of persons in compressed air in connection with such work until such specific provision or provisions have been complied with by such employer to the satisfaction of the department.[ 1994 c 164 § 23; 1973 1st ex.s. c 52 § 7; 1937 c 131 § 8; RRS § 7666-8.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 52: See note following RCW 43.22.010.