eLaws | eCases | State of Washington |
 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-800. Safety and health core rules.

  Section 296-800-220. Housekeeping, drainage, and storage—Summary.  

Latest version.
  • Your responsibility: To provide your employees with a clean, dry, pest-free workplace.
    Note:
    The introduction has important information about building, electrical and fire codes that may apply to you in addition to WISHA rules. See "How do the WISHA rules relate to building, fire, and electrical codes" in the introduction section of this book.
    You must:
    Housekeeping
    Keep your workplace clean.
    Sweep and clean your workplace to minimize dust.
    Keep your workplace free of obstacles that interfere with cleaning.
    Control pests in your workplace.
    Make sure floors are maintained in a safe condition.
    Drainage
    Keep your workroom floors dry, when practical.
    Provide proper drainage.
    Storage areas
    Store things safely.
    Control vegetation in your storage areas.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-220, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-220, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.

Rules

296-800-22005,296-800-22010,296-800-22015,296-800-22020,296-800-22022,296-800-22025,296-800-22030,296-800-22035,296-800-22040,