# WAC 296-56-60001: WAC 296-56-60001. Scope and applicability > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_56_60001 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 296-56-60001 - **Heading:** WAC 296-56-60001. Scope and applicability - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-56 / Section 296-56-60001 ## Text (1) The rules included in this chapter apply throughout the state of Washington, to any and all waterfront operations under the jurisdiction of the department of labor and industries. (2) These minimum requirements are promulgated in order to augment the general safety and health standards, and any other safety and health standards promulgated by the department of labor and industries which are applicable to all places of employment under the jurisdiction of the department of labor and industries. The rules of this chapter, and the rules of chapters 296-24 , 296-62 and 296-800 WAC are applicable to all longshore, stevedore and related waterfront operations: Provided, That such rules will not be applicable to those operations under the exclusive safety jurisdiction of the federal government. (3) The provisions of this chapter will prevail in the event of a conflict with, or duplication of, provisions contained in chapters 296-24 , 296-62 and 296-800 WAC. Specific standards which are applicable include, but are not limited to: (a) Electrical - Chapter 296-24 WAC Part L, and WAC 296-800-280 . (b) Toxic and hazardous substances are regulated by chapters 296-62 and 296-841 WAC. Where references to this chapter are given they are for informational purposes only. Where specific requirements of this chapter conflict with the provisions of chapters 296-62 and 296-841 WAC, this chapter prevails. Chapter 296-62 WAC does not apply when a substance or cargo is contained within a manufacturer's original, sealed, intact means of packaging or containment complying with the department of transportation or International Maritime Organization requirements. (c) Hearing loss prevention (noise) - Chapter 296-817 WAC. (d) Standards for commercial diving operations - Chapter 296-37 WAC. (e) Safety requirements for scaffolding - Chapter 296-874 WAC. (f) Safe practices of abrasive blasting operations - Chapter 296-818 WAC. (g) Access to employee exposure and medical records - Chapter 296-802 WAC. rtation or International Maritime Organization requirements. (c) Hearing loss prevention (noise) - Chapter 296-817 WAC. (d) Standards for commercial diving operations - Chapter 296-37 WAC. (e) Safety requirements for scaffolding - Chapter 296-874 WAC. (f) Safe practices of abrasive blasting operations - Chapter 296-818 WAC. (g) Access to employee exposure and medical records - Chapter 296-802 WAC. (h) Respiratory protection - Chapter 296-842 WAC. (i) Safety standards for grain handling facilities - Chapter 296-99 WAC. (j) Hazard communication - WAC 296-901-140 . (k) Asbestos - Chapters 296-62 Part I-1 and 296-65 WAC. (l) Permit - Required confined spaces and confined space - Chapter 296-809 WAC. (m) Servicing multipiece and single-piece rim wheels - Chapter 296-864 WAC. (n) First-aid requirements - WAC 296-800-150. (o) Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans - Chapter 296-24 WAC Part G-1. (4) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following: (a) Fully automated bulk coal handling facilities contiguous to electrical power generating plants. (b) Facilities subject to the regulations of the office of pipeline safety regulation of the materials transportation bureau, department of transportation, to the extent such regulations apply. (5) WAC 296-62-074 will apply to the exposure of every employee to cadmium in every employment and place of employment covered by chapter 296-56 WAC in lieu of any different standard on exposures to cadmium that would otherwise be applicable by virtue of those sections. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 296-56-099 WAC 296-56-099. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_56_099.md) - [WAC 296-56-600 WAC 296-56-600. Marine terminals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_56_600.md) - [WAC 296-56-60001 WAC 296-56-60001. 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