WAC 296-800-11005:

296-800-110 << 296-800-11005 >> 296-800-11010

PDFWAC 296-800-11005

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards.

You must provide your employees a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, serious injury or death.

Note:

A hazard is recognized if it is commonly known in the employer's industry, or if there is evidence that the employer knew or should have known of the existence of the hazard, or if it can be established that any reasonable person would have recognized the hazard.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-800-11005, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-11005, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-11005, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]