WAC 296-126-001   Applicability.  These standards, adopted pursuant to the authority of chapter 49.12 RCW as amended by chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess., shall apply to any person employed in any industry or occupation within the state of Washington, unless:

     (1) Exempted by the provisions of chapter 49.12 RCW (newspaper vendors or carriers, domestic or casual labor in or about private residences, agricultural labor as defined in RCW 50.04.150, as now or hereafter amended, and sheltered workshops, are all exempt from these provisions);

     (2) Otherwise exempted in rules and regulations adopted by the industrial welfare committee of the state of Washington;

     (3) Exempted by a variance issued under the provisions in WAC 296-126-130;

     (4) Such person is an employee of the state or any political subdivision, or municipal corporation to the extent that these rules conflict with any statute, rule or regulation adopted under the authority of the appropriate legislative body.



[Order 74-9, § 296-126-001, filed 3/13/74, effective 4/15/74.]