Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-59 - Safety standards for ski area facilities and operations
Section 296-59-027 - Work activities which include skiing
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
Management must develop a written safety program for all employees whose job duties include skiing. The program must include but is not limited to the following:
(1) The skiing ability and physical condition of individuals must be considered when determining individual job assignments;
(2) The ski equipment used must be appropriate for the individual when performing any given job assignment;
(3) The condition of all ski equipment must be checked by a qualified individual at the beginning of each ski season;
(4) Employees must be instructed not to use ski equipment until it has been checked and approved;
(5) Employees must be instructed to ski within their ability and in control at all times;
(6) Employees must be required to check all ski equipment, including adjustments, before starting work each day;
(7) Employees must be instructed not to use ski equipment which is defective or out of adjustment.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-59-027, filed 7/6/88.
