WAC 296-127-01344 Laborers. For the intents and purposes of the Washington state public works law, chapter 39.12 RCW, laborers perform a variety of tasks such as:

аааа Х Erect and repair guard rails, median rails, guide and reference posts, sign posts and right of way markers along highways.

аааа Х Mix, pour and spread asphalt, gravel and other materials, using hand tools, and mix, pour, spread and rod concrete.

аааа Х Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools and supplies.

аааа Х Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes and stretch tight line.

аааа Х Bolt, nail, align and block up under forms.

аааа Х Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.

аааа Х Level earth to fine grade specifications, using pick and shovel.

аааа Х Mix concrete, using portable mixer.

аааа Х Position, join, align, wrap and seal pipe sections.

аааа Х The placement and testing of plastic conduit for electrical cable, when the conduit is buried underground.

аааа Х Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces.

аааа Х Mop, or spread bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection (outside buildings).

аааа Х Spray material such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat or seal surfaces.

аааа Х Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.

аааа Х The application of penetrating sealer and primer protective coatings to concrete floors and steps when safe to walk on.

аааа Х Installation of plastic panels on the inside of existing window frames for insulation (instead of storm windows). The panels are held in place magnetically (with metal brackets) and with self-taping screws.

аааа The cleaning and grinding of concrete floors and walls by high pressure waterblasting or sandblasting preparatory to the application of waterproofing.

аааа Х The removing of rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using grinder or chisel and hammer and patching holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound when not preparatory to sacking (finishing a large surface of patched holes).

аааа Х The setting of concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk forms as a composite crew with cement masons.

аааа Х The laying of concrete, granite and brick pavers in beds of sand.

аааа Х General cleanup required after damage caused by water or fire.

аааа All clean-up work required in connection with the above work. Clean tools, equipment, materials and work areas:

аааа (1) When the cleanup is performed for more than one trade (usually employed by general contractor).

аааа (2) When assisting those trades for which laborers have been specifically designated as tenders, e.g., carpenter tender, cement finisher tender, etc.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 39.12 RCW, RCW 43.22.270 and 43.22.051. 00-15-077, з 296-127-01344, filed 7/19/00, effective 7/19/00.]