Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-27 - Recordkeeping and reporting
Section 296-27-00101 - Purpose and scope

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-27-00101

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1)Chapter 296-27 WAC requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses, report to the division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) any work-related fatality, inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within the time parameters specified in the rule.

(2) Scope. All employers covered by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) must comply with the requirements in this standard, unless otherwise specified.

The recordkeeping and reporting requirements in this chapter are separate and distinct from the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW , for workers' compensation benefits. These requirements do not mean that the employer or employee was at fault, or that a safety or health rule has been violated.

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