# RCW 49.84.032: RCW 49.84.032: Violations of Washington industrial safety and health act

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S032

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 49.84.032
- **Heading:** RCW 49.84.032: Violations of Washington industrial safety and health act
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 84 / Section 032

## Text

(1) A quota violates chapter 49.17 RCW if the quota: (a) Does not provide sufficient time as required under RCW 49.84.025 (1) (d) and (e); (b) Prevents the performance of any activity related to occupational safety and health required by the employer for the employee to do the work subject to any quota; or (c) Exposes an employee to occupational safety and health hazards in violation of the requirements of chapter 49.17 RCW and the applicable rules or regulations. (2) An employee is not required to meet a quota that violates this section. (3) An employer may not take adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota that violates this section. (4) All provisions of RCW 49.84.040 apply to any person who complains to the employer, the director, or any local, state, or federal governmental agency or official, related to a quota alleging any violations of this section. (5)(a) This section must be implemented and enforced, including penalties, violations, citations, and other administrative procedures, pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW. (b) An employer who fails to allow adequate inspection of records in an inspection by the department within a reasonable time period may not use such records in any appeal to challenge the correctness of any citation and notice issued by the department.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 49.84.010 RCW 49.84.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S010.md)
- [RCW 49.84.020 RCW 49.84.020: Warehouse quotas—Written description—Notice to employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S020.md)
- [RCW 49.84.025 RCW 49.84.025: Time periods—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S025.md)
- [RCW 49.84.030 RCW 49.84.030: Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S030.md)
- [RCW 49.84.032 RCW 49.84.032: Violations of Washington industrial safety and health act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S032.md)
- [RCW 49.84.035 RCW 49.84.035: Employer records—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S035.md)
- [RCW 49.84.037 RCW 49.84.037: Employee right to written description and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S037.md)
- [RCW 49.84.040 RCW 49.84.040: Adverse action—Presumption of retaliation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S040.md)
- [RCW 49.84.045 RCW 49.84.045: Employee complaint—Department investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S045.md)
- [RCW 49.84.050 RCW 49.84.050: Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S050.md)
- [RCW 49.84.060 RCW 49.84.060: Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S060.md)
- [RCW 49.84.900 RCW 49.84.900: Effective date—2023 c 306.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S900.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S032. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.