* \u0414\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0438\u043d\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u0430\u0446\u0438\u043e\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u043b\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u043a \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f \u0432 \u043a\u0430\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u0449\u0435\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0440\u0435\u0441\u0443\u0440\u0441\u0430 \u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043d\u0430\u0437\u043d\u0430\u0447\u0435\u043d \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f \u044e\u0440\u0438\u0434\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0441\u0443\u043b\u044c\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0439 \u043b\u044e\u0431\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0440\u043e\u0434\u0430.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”35px” border_color_bottom=”#d1d1d1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”4.1 \u041e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f \u0438 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0430” open_toggle_text_color=”#7a152d” open_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#7a152d” icon_color=”#dd0e3b” open_icon_color=”#dd0e3b” admin_label=”4.1 Employer and Employee Responsibilities” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”25px” title_line_height=”1.3em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#7a152d” border_width_all=”0px” icon_color__hover=”” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” global_module=”2506″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” open_icon_color__hover=”#dd0e3b”]<\/p>\n All workers have the right to a safe workplace, free from avoidable dangers that can cause injury or disease. Government agencies and labor unions work to enforce state and federal laws that help make your workplace safe.<\/span><\/p>\n Safety Committees and Safety Meetings:<\/p>\n Under state law, most workplaces must have either regular monthly safety meetings of all employees, or if your employer has eleven or more people working at the same time and the same location, it must set up a workplace safety committee that includes employee representatives and holds regular monthly meetings. See L&I\u2019s page on safety committees: https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/preventing-injuries-illnesses\/create-a-safety-program\/safety-meetings-and-committees<\/a>. Agriculture and construction have different rules\u2014see information on those rules in Section 4.4.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”4.2 \u041e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u044b \u043e\u0431\u0435\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043f\u0430\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438\/\u0437\u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0432\u044c\u044f ” open_toggle_text_color=”#7a152d” open_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#7a152d” icon_color=”#dd0e3b” open_icon_color=”#dd0e3b” admin_label=”4.2 Safety\/Health Enforcement Agencies ” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”25px” title_line_height=”1.3em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#7a152d” border_width_all=”0px” icon_color__hover=”” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” global_module=”2520″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” open_icon_color__hover=”#dd0e3b”]<\/p>\n A range of state and federal laws are aimed at protecting worker health and safety. The following agencies can help if there is a health or safety problem at your workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n OSHA is the federal government agency that creates workplace health and safety rules. It is a good place to turn if Washington State laws do not cover your particular issue. OSHA contact information is listed in the Resources chapter at the end of this manual.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”4.3 \u041e\u0431\u0449\u0438\u0435 \u0442\u0440\u0435\u0431\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f \u043a \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043f\u0430\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0447\u0435\u043c \u043c\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0435” open_toggle_text_color=”#7a152d” open_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#7a152d” icon_color=”#dd0e3b” open_icon_color=”#dd0e3b” admin_label=”4.3 General Workplace Safety Requirements” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”25px” title_line_height=”1.3em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#7a152d” border_width_all=”0px” icon_color__hover=”” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” global_module=”2523″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” open_icon_color__hover=”#dd0e3b”]<\/p>\n All Washington businesses are required to have a first aid kit that is easily accessible to all employees at every worksite.<\/span><\/p>\n Ergonomics is the science studying how people sit, stand or interact with desks or machines. Sitting, standing or stooping for long periods of time can cause serious injury sometimes called \u201crepetitive stress injuries.\u201d For more information on preventing repetitive stress and ergonomics health problems, visit: https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/preventing-injuries-illnesses\/sprains-strains\/ergonomics-process<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The Worker Right-to-Know law states that your employer must tell you about dangerous chemicals used in your work area and train you in their proper use. When you start your job and when new hazards come into your workplace, your employer must offer detailed information about the chemicals. For information on Worker Right-to-Know laws, contact DOSH or OSHA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whenever workers are exposed to outdoor heat (52\u00b0F when wearing non-breathable clothing and 80\u00b0F when wearing all other clothing), the employer must:<\/p>\n See the Department of Labor and Industries Permanent Changes to Outdoor Heat Exposure fact sheet<\/a> for more information along with the complete rule text<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your employer must provide reasonable air quality that doesn\u2019t make you sick. Restaurants and warehouses, for example, must be air-conditioned or ventilated to be safe (usually 90\u00b0 F or cooler). Your employer must also ensure that chemicals released from new carpeting or other materials in the workplace won\u2019t make you sick. If you notice something that could be toxic, report it to your employer and DOSH. For more information, visit: https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/safety-topics\/industry\/offices<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n If your employer provides transportation to the job site, the vehicle must be safe, insured, and meet government standards. The number of people in a vehicle, often determined by how many seat belts are available, must be reasonable and safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your employer may have to pay you extra for overtime hours depending on your industry (see: Chapter 1: Your Right to be Paid). There is no legal limit to how much overtime your employer can make you work. But, if mandatory overtime is seriously harming your health or safety, you can ask for an L&I investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n Washington State requires employers to protect all workers from falls. Your employer must provide training, prevention and equipment based on the work you do. For more information, download this L&I brochure: English\u00a0 <\/span>https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/forms-publications\/f414-154-000.pdf<\/span><\/a> Spanish https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/forms-publications\/f414-154-999.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n “Lockout” devices, such as combination locks, must be placed on equipment or machinery that could be dangerous if accidentally started up. Your employer should only give the combination to workers that are trained to start and stop the machine. A tag or other eye-catching warning devices should also be put on the machine to show that it may not be operated until the “tag out” device is removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You are entitled to regular breaks and meal periods at your workplace. Your employer cannot set unreasonable restrictions on bathroom use. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”4.4 \u0421\u043f\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0438\u043b\u0430 \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043f\u0430\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043d\u0435\u043a\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b\u0445 \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043e\u0432 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\/\u043f\u0440\u043e\u043c\u044b\u0448\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0439” open_toggle_text_color=”#7a152d” open_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#7a152d” icon_color=”#dd0e3b” open_icon_color=”#dd0e3b” admin_label=”4.4 Special Safety Rules for Some Jobs\/Industries” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”25px” title_line_height=”1.3em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#7a152d” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”0px” icon_color__hover=”” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” global_module=”2538″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” open_icon_color__hover=”#dd0e3b” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n All adult entertainment businesses must have an accident prevention program in place that is discussed at workplace meetings which entertainers can attend. In larger workplaces with 11 or more people working at the same time entertainers have the right to pick their own representatives at these meetings separately from supervisors or owners.<\/span><\/p>\n The businesses\u2019 accident prevention program must include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other workplace safety requirements also apply in adult entertainment workplaces including late night retail worker crime prevention protections as well as general workplace safety protections described in Chapter 4.3<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Agricultural work includes farming and ranching. Your employer must ensure that climbing or lifting to plant, maintain or harvest crops, or working with animals is done safely. In addition, there are rules regarding sanitation, safe drinking water, pesticides and insecticides, wildfire smoke, and the availability of medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n For help with agriculture workplace pesticide issues, contact the WA Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Management Division at <\/span>(877) 301-4555<\/b> or visit their website:<\/span><\/p>\n Construction sites are dangerous workplaces, so there are lots of rules and regulation to follow. Employees must be properly trained to operate equipment and machinery; equipment must comply with safety standards, often requiring safety guards and warning labels; and proper clothing and protective equipment must be worn and in some cases, provided by the employer.<\/p>\n Washington courts have ruled that general contractors have a duty to ensure safety for \u201cevery employee on the jobsite,\u201d not just its own employees. This includes subcontractors and independent contractors.<\/p>\n Information on health and safety topics for construction sites can be found online at: https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/safety-rules\/rules-by-chapter\/?chapter=155<\/a><\/p>\n Washington now provides protections for isolated workers. An isolated worker can be a janitor, security guard, hotel or motel housekeeper or room service attendant<\/strong> who spends a majority of their working hours alone without another coworker present. Employers in these industries\u00a0must take required precautions to prevent sexual harassment and assault. Under RCW 49.60.515<\/a>, hotels, motels, retail employers, security guard entities, and property services contractors must:<\/p>\n See more about statewide isolated worker protections at https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/workers-rights\/workplace-policies\/isolated-worker-protections<\/a><\/p>\n Seattle’s new hotel worker protection rules cover harassment by guests, limits on workloads, health insurance and job retention.<\/p>\n The Hotel Employees Safety Protections Ordinance<\/strong> This law requires covered employers to take measures to prevent, address, and respond to guest conduct that is “violent or harassing,” which is defined as assault, harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, and indecent exposure. The law covers all hotels with at least 60 rooms. For more info: https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/laborstandards\/ordinances\/hotel-employee-protections\/protecting-hotel-employees-from-injury-ordinance<\/a> Restaurants contain potential hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp objects, dangerous kitchen equipment, flammable oils and slippery floors. Your employer must set up an <\/span>accident prevention program (APP) <\/b>with employee representatives and follow it to make sure that your working conditions are as safe as possible. Your employer is required to tell you about all potentially dangerous equipment and ensure you are trained to competently use the equipment. In some cases, your employer must provide Personal Protective Equipment, such as gloves or masks. Your employer must also do a daily safety check of work areas to make sure there are no new hazards, and make sure employees are following safety rules. For more information on the safety and health rules for restaurants, see: <\/span>https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/safety-topics\/industry\/restaurantss<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed a new law on safety for temp workers. Both temp agencies and worksite employers have a joint responsibility to provide a safe workplace free of recognized hazards. Temp agencies are required to:<\/p>\n Employers using temp employees must:<\/span><\/p>\n Retail workers face the special safety concern of potential robbery. Office workers encounter ergonomics health issues. Health care workers face blood-borne dangers and exposure to dangerous chemicals. In addition, health care, transportation other specialized workers sometimes have limitations on work hours to ensure sufficient rest between shifts. Many workplaces also have rules concerning safe ventilation, lighting, safe entries and exits, fire hazards, crime and workplace violence. For more information on these issues visit the L&I\/DOSH website: <\/span>https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/safety-rules\/rules-by-chapter\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”4.5. \u041a\u043e\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0430\u0432\u0438\u0440\u0443\u0441, \u0432\u043e\u0437\u0434\u0443\u0448\u043d\u043e-\u043a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u0431\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0438 \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043f\u0430\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0442\u0440\u0443\u0434\u0430” open_toggle_text_color=”#7a152d” open_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#f7f7f7″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#7a152d” icon_color=”#dd0e3b” open_icon_color=”#dd0e3b” admin_label=”4.5 Coronavirus and Safety” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”25px” title_line_height=”1.3em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#7a152d” border_width_all=”0px” icon_color__hover=”” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” global_module=”2625″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” open_icon_color__hover=”#dd0e3b”]<\/p>\n COVID Free Workplace<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Employers\u00a0must\u00a0keep workers who have\u00a0COVID\u00a0or\u00a0are symptomatic out of the workplace for at least five days. As an alternative employers can\u00a0keep infected employees at work but must take\u00a0safety precautions like requiring the infected worker be masked,\u00a0keeping\u00a0them out of common\u00a0workspaces\u00a0for the first five days\u00a0of infection, physical\u00a0distancing\u00a0and\u00a0increased\u00a0ventilation.<\/p>\n Education<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Employers\u00a0must\u00a0educate workers about\u00a0COVID\u00a0and how to prevent transmission in the language workers understand best.<\/p>\n Prevention\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 All\u00a0employers\u00a0are required to\u00a0assess COVID dangers in the workplace and address this in the company\u2019s safety program.\u00a0Part of this program must include providing hand washing facilities, supplies and to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.<\/p>\n Masks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Workers are allowed to provide and use their own respirators if it doesn\u2019t create a safety or security issue. Appropriate, fit-tested and NIOSH-approved respirators are still required for healthcare workers working near someone known or suspected to have COVID-19 or anytime the employer requires use of a respirator.<\/p>\n Right to Vaccinate and Seek Treatment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Businesses can\u2019t punish workers who take time off to get vaccinated or seek treatment for COVID-19. For more about your right to take care of yourself and your family, see Chapter 2.<\/p>\n Compensation\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Frontline workers who contract COVID\u00a0or whose workplaces are shut down because of a COVID outbreak may be able to use a combination of sick leave, unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave depending on the specifics.<\/p>\n Record Keeping<\/strong> \u2013 Employers must keep a log of all work-related COVID-19 cases and other outcomes and notify the Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) of any hospitalizations or fatalities.<\/p>\n 30 to 90<\/span> Days to File a Complaint <\/span><\/strong>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>Workers must file a safety <\/span>and health discrimination <\/span>complaint with <\/span>L&I DOSH<\/span> (state safety agency)<\/span> within <\/span>9<\/span>0 days and 30 days for the federal agency (OSHA)<\/span>. See resources below for how to <\/span>contact L&I DOSH or OSHA.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Protection from Retaliation for Filing Complaints<\/strong> – An employer cannot fire or discriminate against an employee for filing a Coronavirus (or any other) safety-related complaint or testifying against the employer in a safety case. Prohibited discrimination includes an action that would deter a reasonable employee from exercising their legal rights to a safe workplace. This protection includes the right to have their job or an equivalent job restored, back wages, and fines against the employer.<\/p>\n Check your union contract and\/or return to work agreement<\/strong> \u2013 If you have a union in your workplace, check your union contract and any return-to-work agreement for additional health and safety rights. State and Federal Law are a \u201cfloor\u201d below which employers can\u2019t go, and many of our unions have won significant health and safety rights beyond what is provided by the law.<\/p>\n L&I Basic COVID-19 Requirements for All Workplaces (April 12, 2023) English<\/a> \/\/ Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n\u0418\u0437\u0443\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043e\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/h2>\n
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DOSH interprets and enforces state laws on workplace health and safety, and provides education and training. DOSH offers information on core health and safety rules in the workplace, as well as job-specific health and safety rules. DOSH representatives may visit a workplace to inspect unsafe working conditions in response to complaints. DOSH inspectors will look for unsafe machinery, electrical equipment, chemicals, gases or other hazards. The toll-free number for health and safety assistance at L&I\/DOSH is 1 (800) 4BE-SAFE. L&I complaint procedures are listed at the end of this chapter.<\/span><\/p>\nOccupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)<\/span><\/h5>\n
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If you have housing at the farm where you work, your employer also has to make sure that living conditions are safe. There are different sets of rules for working and living conditions. If you have internet access you can also see all safety rules here:https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/safety-health\/safety-topics\/industry\/agriculture<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nConstruction Work<\/h4>\n
Raising the Bar! – Isolated Worker Protections for Janitors, Guards and Hotel Workers<\/h4>\n
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The Protecting Hotel Employees from Injury Ordinance<\/strong> \u2013 This law limits the workload of hourly employees who clean the guest rooms of a covered hotel or motel to prevent injuries for hotels with at least 100 rooms. For more info: https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/laborstandards\/ordinances\/hotel-employee-protections\/protecting-hotel-employees-from-injury-ordinance<\/a>
The Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance<\/strong> – The law requires covered employers to make monthly healthcare expenditures to, or on behalf of, covered employees to increase their access to medical care for hotels with at least 100 rooms. For more info: https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/laborstandards\/ordinances\/hotel-employee-protections\/improving-access-to-medical-care-for-hotel-employees-ordinance<\/a>
The Hotel Employees Job Retention Ordinance<\/strong> – This law requires covered employers to provide advanced notice to covered employees of changes in ownership and requires the incoming employer to retain covered employees for a certain time after the change in ownership. For more info: https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/laborstandards\/ordinances\/hotel-employee-protections\/hotel-employees-job-retention-ordinance<\/a><\/p>\nRestaurant Work<\/h4>\n
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