Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State

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The Safety and Health Core Rules are the basic safety and health rules needed by most employers in Washington State. You can make your workplace safer and healthier for your employees by applying these rules.

Agriculture:
The Core Rules do not apply to Agriculture operations. Requirements for Agriculture operations can be found in the Safety Standards for Agriculture, Chapter 296-307 WAC.

Table of Contents

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Chapter 296-800, WAC: View the entire rule (leg.wa.gov)
WAC	Description
296-800-100	Introduction
296-800-110	Employer Responsibilities: Safe Workplace
296-800-120	Employee Responsibilities
296-800-130	Safety Committees and Safety Meetings
296-800-140	Accident Prevention Program
296-800-150	First Aid
296-800-160	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
296-800-170	Employer Chemical Hazard Communication
296-800-180	Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) as Exposure Records
296-800-190	Safety Bulletin Board
296-800-200	WISHA Poster
296-800-210	Lighting
296-800-220	Housekeeping, Draining and Storage
296-800-230	Drinking Water, Bathrooms, Washing Facilities, and Waste Disposal
296-800-240	Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Office
296-800-250	Stairs and Stair Railings
296-800-260	Floor Openings, Floor Holes and Open-sided Floors
296-800-270	Workplace Structural Integrity
296-800-280	Basic Electrical Rules
296-800-300	Portable Fire Extinguishers
296-800-310	Exit Routes and Employee Alarm Systems
296-800-320	Accident Reporting and Investigation Reports
296-800-330	Releasing Accident Investigation Reports
296-800-340	Protecting the Identity of the Source of Confidential Information
296-800-360	Using standards from National Organizations and Federal Agencies
296-800-370	Definitions