WAC 296-24-005. Purpose and scope

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-24 › Section 296-24-005

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The rules in this chapter are designed to protect the safety and health of employees by creating a healthy work environment by establishing requirements to control safety hazards in the workplace. Chapter 296-800 WAC, the safety and health core rules, contain safety and health rules that apply to most workplaces. Other special industry rules complement the rules found in this chapter and in the safety and health core rules.

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