Washington Administrative Code

(1) The employer must consider an injury or illness to meet the general recording criteria, and therefore to be recordable, if it results in any of the following:(a) Death;(b) Days away from work;(c) Restricted work or transfer to another job;(d) Medical treatment beyond first ai…

(1) The employer must record all work-related needlestick injuries and cuts from sharp objects that are contaminated with another person's blood or other potentially infectious material (as defined in this chapter and by chapter 296-823 WAC, Occupational exposure to bloodborne pa…

(1) The employer must record any case that involves the medical removal of an employee on the OSHA 300 Log under the medical surveillance requirements.(2) The employer must enter each medical removal case as either a case involving days away from work or a case involving restrict…

(1) The employer must record a hearing loss case on the OSHA 300 Log and check the column for hearing loss if an employee's hearing test (audiogram) reveals that a work-related standard threshold shift (STS) has occurred in one or both ears. Audiometric testing is required by cha…

The employer must record a tuberculosis (TB) case on the OSHA 300 Log by checking the "respiratory condition" column if any employee has been occupationally exposed to anyone with a known case of active TB, and that employee subsequently develops a TB infection that is confirmed …

(1) The employer must use the following OSHA forms (or equivalent forms), for recording work-related injuries and illnesses:(a) OSHA 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses;(b) OSHA 300-A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and(c) OSHA 301, Injury and Illness…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-01-064, § 296-27-021, filed 12/14/01, effective 1/1/02.]

(1) The employer must keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that is expected to be in operation for one year or longer.(2) The employer must keep injury and illness records for short-term establishments (i.e., establishments that will exist for less than a year). Th…

(1) The employer must record on the OSHA 300 Log the recordable injuries and illnesses of all employees on their payroll, whether they are labor, executive, hourly, salary, part-time, seasonal, or migrant workers. The employer also must record the recordable injuries and illnesse…

(1) At the end of each calendar year, the employer must:(a) Review the OSHA 300 Log to verify that the entries are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified;(b) Use the OSHA 300-A Log or equivalent form of the recorded injuries and illnesses to create the emp…

(1) The employer must save the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one exists), the OSHA 300-A Annual Summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms for five years following the end of the calendar year that each of these records cover.(2) The employer must update stored OSH…

If the business changes ownership, the employer is responsible for recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses only for that period of the year during which the employer owned the establishment. The employer must transfer these records to the new owner. The new ow…

(1) Employees and their representatives must be involved in the recordkeeping system in several ways. The employer must do the following:(a) Inform each employee of how they are to report an injury or illness to you.(b) Provide employees with the information described in subsecti…

(1) The WISH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for reporting a work-related fatality, injury or illness. It also protects the employee who files a safety and health complaint, or asks for access to chapter 296-27 WAC records, or otherwise exercises any …

(1) If the employer wishes to keep records in a different manner from that prescribed in this section, the employer may submit a variance petition to the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The employer …

(1) The employer must report to DOSH within eight hours of a work-related incident that results in:(a) A fatality; or(b) An inpatient hospitalization of any employee.Notes:1. Secure the scene of work-related events that result in the death or inpatient hospitalization of any work…

(1) The employer must provide copies of the records within four business hours when an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under this section.(2) If the employer maintains the records at a location in a different time zone, they may use the business…

Note:The information required by this section is reported and tracked by OSHA for their own injury and illness data analysis. DOSH is not notified when employers submit this information to OSHA.(1) Summary of basic requirements.(a) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A S…

(1) If the employer receives a Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses form from the BLS, or a BLS designee, the employer must promptly complete the form and return it following the instructions contained on the survey form.(2) Each year, the BLS sends injury and illness su…

important: These computations may only be used for comparison of audiograms to record hearing loss on the OSHA 300 Log. This appendix is nonmandatory.(1) In determining whether a recordable threshold shift has occurred, allowance may be made for the contribution of aging to the c…

Designated IndustriesNAICSINDUSTRY1111Oilseed and Grain Farming.1112Vegetable and Melon Farming.1113Fruit and Tree Nut Farming.1114Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production.1119Other Crop Farming.1121Cattle Ranching and Farming.1122Hog and Pig Farming.1123Poultry and Egg P…

Designated IndustriesNAICSINDUSTRY11Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting22Utilities23Construction31-33Manufacturing42Wholesale trade4413Automotive parts accessories, and tire stores4421Furniture stores4422Home furnishings stores4441Building material and supplies dealers4442…

The following definitions are used to administer the crime victims compensation program:Acceptance, accepted condition: A determination by the department that the diagnosis of the claimant's medical or mental health condition is the result of the criminal act. The condition being…

The crime can be reported to any of the following:(1) Local law enforcement (city, county or state police agencies);(2) Federal police;(3) Indian tribal police;(4) Military police; or(5) Child protective services (CPS) when they have reported to local police.[Statutory Authority:…

(1) Counseling for immediate family members of sexual assault victims is appropriate when:(a) The family member suffers psychological trauma as a result of the sexual assault; or(b) Counseling the family member will help the client's recovery.(2) Immediate family members are the …

(1) When treating a crime victim who comes under our jurisdiction, you agree to accept and comply with the department's rules and fees.(a) All providers must comply with this chapter and the department's medical aid rules and fee schedules.(b) Mental health providers must comply …

(1) Providers must qualify as approved providers and register with the crime victims compensation program before they are authorized to provide treatment and receive payment. To register with the crime victims compensation program, you must send us:(a) A completed provider applic…

(1) If claim costs are under the maximum benefit, the claimant should not pay any expenses relating to an allowed claim. Providers must bill the claimant's public or private insurance first, and then bill the department.EXCEPTION:A provider may require the claimant to pay for tre…

(1) Maximum allowable fees for medical and mental health services are published in the medical aid rules and fee schedules and the crime victims' compensation program mental health fee schedule and billing guidelines less any available benefits of public or private insurance.(2) …

Rules and fees are the same for out-of-state providers as for in state providers.EXCEPTION:Out-of-state independent medical or mental health examinations are reimbursed at the examiners usual and customary fee.[Statutory Authority: RCW 7.68.030. WSR 00-03-056, § 296-30-095, filed…

Our website will be updated at least thirty days in advance when we amend or establish a fee schedule.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 7.68 RCW. WSR 11-22-054, § 296-30-100, filed 10/31/11, effective 12/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 7.68.030. WSR 00-03-056, § 296-30-100, filed 1/14…

If you or the client do not agree with our order, decision or award a written protest may be sent to the crime victims compensation program or appeal to the board of industrial insurance appeals. A protest or appeal to our order or decision requiring repayment by a provider must …

Yes, the department may consider the following issues in the decision. The list is not inclusive.(1) Justice:(a) Gravity of the criminal offense;(b) History of criminal convictions;(c) Type of crime;(d) Circumstances surrounding the criminal act;(e) Sentence imposed by the court.…

When a sexual assault examination is performed for the purpose of gathering evidence for possible prosecution, the costs of the examination must be billed to the crime victims compensation program. We are the primary payer of this benefit. The client is not required to file an ap…

(1) The Crime Victims Act prohibits the department from paying benefits or compensation to a person:(a) Who caused the crime victim's injuries; or(b) Any person who would be unjustly enriched by the victim's benefits (e.g., there is a danger the person may divert benefits intende…

(1) The criminal act occurs when the perpetrator commits the criminal conduct. The statute in effect at the time the criminal act occurred, as defined in RCW 7.68.020(5), is the controlling law. The limited total claim benefit of fifty thousand dollars effective April 1, 2010, wh…

(1) Application. The requirements of this chapter for textile safety apply to the design, installation, processes, operation, and maintenance of textile machinery, equipment, and other plant facilities in all plants engaged in the manufacture and processing of textiles, except th…

Belt shifter. A device for mechanically shifting a belt from one pulley to another.Belt shifter lock. A device for positively locking the belt shifter in position while the machine is stopped and the belt is idling on the loose pulleys.Calendar. A machine consisting of a set of h…

(1) Means of stopping machines. Every textile machine must be provided with individual mechanical or electrical means for stopping such machines. On machines driven by belts and shafting a locking-type shifter or an equivalent positive device must be used. On operations where inj…

(1) Beater guards. When any opening or picker machinery is equipped with a beater, such beater must be provided with metal covers which will prevent contact with the beater. Such covers must be provided with an interlock which will prevent the cover from being raised while the ma…

(1) Enclosures. Cylinder and lickerins must be equipped with guards and the doffers should be enclosed.(2) Enclosure fastenings. The enclosures or covers must be kept in place while the machine is in operation, except when stripping or grinding.(3) Stripping rolls. On operations …

(1) Lickerin. Garnett lickerins must be enclosed.(2) Fancy rolls. Garnett fancy rolls must be enclosed by covers. These must be installed in a way that keeps worker rolls reasonably accessible for removal or adjustment.(3) Underside of machine. The underside of the garnett must b…

A substantial fender of metal or hardwood must be installed in front of the carriage wheels, the fender to extend to within one-fourth inch of the rail.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-18-075, § 296-301-040, filed 9/5/17, effective …

All sections of this chapter which include WAC 296-301-045 in the section number apply to slashers.[Order 74-19, § 296-301-045, filed 5/6/74.]

(1) Reducing valves, safety valves, and pressure gages must conform to the ASME Pressure Vessel Code, section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1968.(2) Vacuum relief valves must conform to the ASME Code for Pressure Vessels, section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1968.(3) Lever c…

(1) Lever control. When slashers are operated by control levers, these levers must be connected to a horizontal bar or treadle located not more than 69 inches above the floor to control the operation from any point.(2) Push-button control. Slashers operated by push-button control…

(1) Swiveled double-bar gates must be installed on all warpers operating in excess of 450 yards per minute. These gates must be so interlocked that the machine cannot be operated until the gate is in the "closed position," except for the purpose of inching or jogging.(2) "Closed …

Gear housing covers on all installations of drawing frames, slubbers, roving frames, cotton combers, ring spinning frames, and twisters must be equipped with interlocks.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-18-075, § 296-301-055, filed 9…

(1) Pin guard. A pin guard must be placed ahead of the feed end and must be so designed that it will prevent the worker's fingers from being caught in the pins of the intersecting fallers.(2) Nip guards. All nip guards must comply with the requirements of WAC 296-301-04503(4).[St…

(1) Band pulley covers. Covers for band pulleys must be closed when the machine is in motion.(2) Benches or working platforms approximately 10 inches in height and 8 inches in width should be installed along the entire running length of the machine for the worker to stand on whil…