Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-1007 - Classification 1007

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
1007-08 Geophysical exploration, N.O.C.
Applies to contractors engaged in geophysical exploration, with
				no core drilling, and without seismic detection, who are not covered by another
				classification (N.O.C.). The more common methods of geophysical exploration are
				gravitational, electric and magnetic. In the gravitational method, delicate
				pendulums and torsion balances capable of detecting differences in the
				gravitational pull of the earth at various places enable the geologist to tell
				where oil is likely to be found. There are two electrical methods, resistivity
				and inductive. In the resistivity method, measurements are taken on an
				ohmmeter, which indicate the resistivity of the
subsurface.The inductive method is somewhat comparable, but
				instead of determining the resistivity of the subsurface formations, the
				conductivity is measured enabling the geologist to determine the character of
				the subsurface being studied. The magnetic method is accomplished by means of a
				highly developed form of magnetic dipping needle with a telescope magnifier.
				The magnetic attraction exerted by magnetic rocks and formations causes the
				needle to deflect from its horizontal plane, thereby enabling a geologist to
				develop contour maps with lines of equal magnetic attraction. This
				classification includes prospectors who may specialize in particular
				instrumentation such as electrical, gravity, magnetic or seismic. The
				prospector studies structure of subsurface rock formations to locate petroleum
				deposits; conducts research using geophysical instruments such as seismograph,
				gravimeter, torsion balance, and magnetometer, pendulum devices, and electrical
				resistivity apparatus to measure characteristics of the earth; computes
				variations in physical forces existing at different locations and interprets
				data to reveal subsurface structures likely to contain petroleum deposits; and
				determines desirable locations for drilling operations. This classification
				includes prospecting for mineral ores and the testing of soil for percolation
				when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification.
This classification excludes core drilling and seismic
				geophysical exploration which are to be reported separately in classification
				0103, and geophysical crews employed by oil companies who are to be reported in
				the classification applicable to the business.
Special note
:
When assigning
				classifications 1007-08, 4901-16 - Geologists, and 0103-10 - Seismic
				geophysical exploration, care must be taken to look beyond the word "geologist"
				to determine the actual nature of the activities being performed.
1007-09 Testing and inspecting of pipelines or utility
				lines using radiographic, video, infrared thermography or X-ray analysis
				process by contractor at industrial plants or construction sites
Applies to establishments engaged in the testing or inspecting
				of pipelines, utility lines or conduits for others, provided the testing or
				inspecting is not performed in conjunction with the construction of the
				pipeline. This classification includes testing or inspecting involving
				radiographic, video, infrared thermography or X-ray analysis processes such as
				the X-raying of containers, inspecting of utility lines, and the drawing of oil
				samples on-site when performed by employees of an employer subject to this
				classification. Classification 1007-09 is assigned primarily to field
				activities.
This classification excludes testing or inspecting done in
				conjunction with construction which is to be reported separately in the
				appropriate construction classification.
1007-15 Inspection and grading bureaus, N.O.C.; log
				scaling and grading bureaus; lumber inspection services; weigh scale
				attendants, N.O.C.; weather stations; rain-making - No aircraft; air flow/heat
				balancing and testing
Applies to establishments operating as
inspection and
				grading bureaus
, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.),
				including, but not limited to, those involved in inspecting and grading
				commodities such as logs, lumber, shingles, shakes, poles, and railroad ties.
				The commodity is examined and stamped with a grademark which indicates the
				grade, species, producer's name or number and other pertinent data. A
				certificate of inspection may be issued in lieu of a grademark. The purpose of
				the inspection is to grade, tally, and stamp only those products which meet
				certain required specifications and to cull those products which do not meet
				the established standards.
Log scaling and grading bureaus
measure the logs, and by applying log rule formulas, determine the net
				yield, usually expressed in board feet. A scale ticket containing descriptive
				data is attached to the end of the log. This classification also applies to
weigh scale attendants
not covered by another classification
				(N.O.C.), when the service is available to the general public, otherwise the
				weigh scale attendants are to be included in the basic classification of the
				business. This classification includes establishments engaged exclusively in
				such services as auto emission control testing, air flow balancing and testing,
				the balancing and testing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems,
				hydrostatic testing of such objects as boilers, tanks, pipes and fittings using
				compressed air or water pressure to detect leaks, the strength testing of
				building material such as, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete and steel; and
				the testing or inspecting of steel weldments. This classification also includes
weather stations
which observe and record weather conditions
				for use in forecasting, and which read weather instruments, including
				thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers to ascertain elements such as
				temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation.
				Weather data is transmitted and received also from other stations. A fully
				automated (computerized) weather station can be reported under classification
				4904. This classification also covers rainmaking without the use of
				aircraft.
1007-16 Foresters (
to be assigned only by
				reforestation underwriter
)
Applies to:
Foresters engaged in forest management.
Work in this classification includes
, but is not
				limited to:
* Plan and direct forestation or reforestation projects;
* Map forest areas;
* Estimate standing timber, future growth, or manage timber
				sales;
* Plan cutting programs to assure continuous production of
				timber;
* Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum
				of waste and environmental damage;
* Plan and design forest fire suppression and fire prevention
				programs;
* Plan and design construction of fire towers, trails, roads,
				and fire breaks;
* Design projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree
				diseases, and insect pests;
* Perform tree auditing;
* Perform scientific, tree, forestry, and watershed studies for
				others; and
* Inspect precommercial thinning layouts or pruning
				operations.
What activities are not included in this
				classification?
* Tree auditing services while planting is in process (report
				in classification 5004); and
* Performing manual labor or direct supervision of manual
				laborers.
1007-19 Timber cruisers (
to be assigned only by
				reforestation underwriter
)
Applies to:
Timber cruisers engaged in cruising timber land to estimate the
				volume and quality of a timber stand through an on-site visual
				inspection.
Work in this classification includes
, but is not
				limited to:
* Collecting data concerning forest conditions for appraisal,
				sales, administration, logging, land use, and forest management
				planning;
* Traversing forest area on foot in an established pattern and
				applying sampling technique;
* Recording in a test site the height and diameter of each tree
				and defects such as rot and bends, to estimate the useable wood in each
				tree;
* Preparing from data collected a summary report giving the
				timber types, sizes, condition and outstanding features of an area, such as
				existing roads, streams and communication facilities; and
* Marking trees with spray paint to denote trails and
				boundaries, or for cutting.
What activities are not included in this
				classification?
* Performing manual labor or direct supervision of manual
				laborers.
1007-21 Environmental and ecological surveyor services,
				N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in providing environmental
				and ecological surveying services not covered by another classification
				(N.O.C.) for others. Environmental or ecological surveying firms typically
				serve as consultants to industrial or commercial enterprises, governmental
				agencies or private citizens. Environmental engineer is a term applied to
				engineering personnel who apply knowledge of chemical, civil, mechanical, or
				other engineering disciplines to preserve the quality of life by correcting and
				improving various areas of environmental concern, such as air, soil, or water
				pollution. Services include identifying and projecting potential environmental
				impact resulting from proposed projects, assessing the source, severity and
				extent of environmental damage resulting from human or natural causes, and
				recommending solutions to protect or regain the natural balance between
				organisms and their environment. Activities of environmental
				surveying/consulting establishments include, but are not limited to, locating
				archaeological sites for preservation, researching and collecting field data on
				birds and insects, preparing impact statement for landowners and developers,
				stream and fish monitoring, botanical surveys, wetland surveys, soil and
				groundwater testing for contamination, air monitoring including industrial
				hygiene services, monitoring and testing at hazardous waste sites, providing
				advice on pollution control at its source, and developing a plan for cleaning
				up already recognized problems such as waste disposal sites, radon or asbestos
				contamination. Other services provided may include helping clients develop a
				system for complying with various governmental regulations. This classification
				includes employees of the environmental surveying service who conduct field
				work as well as those who are assigned to act as project managers or project
				superintendents to oversee the work of remediation contractors.
This classification excludes all types of remediation work
				which is to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the type
				of remediation work being performed, and surveyors employed by construction
				companies or other types of businesses who are to be reported separately in the
				applicable classifications.
Special note
:
When assigning
				classifications 1007 or 4901, care must be taken to look beyond the words
				"consulting" or "engineering" to determine the actual nature of the activities
				being performed.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035,
				  51.16.100,
				  51.04.020(1).
				  10-18-024, § 296-17A-1007, filed 8/24/10, effective 10/1/10. 07-01-014,
				  recodified as § 296-17A-1007, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory
				  Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035,
				  51.16.100. 05-23-161, §
				  296-17-53504, filed 11/22/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-53504,
				  filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020(1) and
				  51.16.035. 94-12-063, §
				  296-17-53504, filed 5/30/94, effective 6/30/94; 93-12-093, § 296-17-53504,
				  filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), §
				  296-17-53504, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), §
				  296-17-53504, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), §
				  296-17-53504, filed 11/29/82, effective
				  1/1/83.