# WAC 296-155-001: WAC 296-155-001. Foreword

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_001

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-155-001
- **Heading:** WAC 296-155-001. Foreword
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-155 / Section 296-155-001

## Text

(1) This chapter has been compiled with the purpose of consolidating safety and health construction safety standards into one chapter of the Washington Administrative Code, by the promulgation of the standards contained herein. It is also the intent that the safety standards of the Washington state department of labor and industries, will be at least as effective as those adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor and administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as published in the Code of Federal Regulations. The department of labor and industries is incorporating many of the preexisting construction safety standards and adding new standards under this chapter.
(2) Attention is called to the fact that certain Washington state standards contain standards and/or regulations applicable to all industries. These include, but are not limited to: The code for boilers and pressure vessels; the code for pressure piping; the general industrial safety and health standards; the general occupational health standards; regulations of the department of social and health services.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-155-001 WAC 296-155-001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_001.md)
- [WAC 296-155-003 WAC 296-155-003. Subsections, subdivisions, items, subitems, and segments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_003.md)
- [WAC 296-155-005 WAC 296-155-005. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_005.md)
- [WAC 296-155-006 WAC 296-155-006. Equipment approval by nonstate agency or organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_006.md)
- [WAC 296-155-007 WAC 296-155-007. Incorporation of standards of national organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_007.md)
- [WAC 296-155-008 WAC 296-155-008. Incorporation of standards of federal agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_008.md)
- [WAC 296-155-009 WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_009.md)
- [WAC 296-155-010 WAC 296-155-010. Variance and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_010.md)
- [WAC 296-155-012 WAC 296-155-012. Definitions applicable to all sections of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_012.md)
- [WAC 296-155-015 WAC 296-155-015. Education and first-aid standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_015.md)
- [WAC 296-155-020 WAC 296-155-020. Housekeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_020.md)
- [WAC 296-155-030 WAC 296-155-030. Acceptable certifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_030.md)
- [WAC 296-155-035 WAC 296-155-035. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_035.md)
- [WAC 296-155-040 WAC 296-155-040. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_040.md)

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