# WAC 296-155-009: WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_009

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-155-009
- **Heading:** WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer
- **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 296-155-009

## Text

(1) It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that any defective equipment or tools are not used.
(2) When any tool or piece of equipment fails to meet the requirements of any safety standard or recognized safe practice, you must not use the tool or equipment.

## 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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