WAC 296-45-005
Electrical workers safety rules--Foreword. The purpose of this chapter is to make the workplace of
electrical employees as free from recognized hazards as
reasonably possible. Following these rules may sometimes require
that employee safety receive a higher priority than speed and
work performance. These rules exist to provide employee safety,
so employees are expected, in good faith, to follow the
provisions of this chapter. This chapter is not intended to be a
complete job description nor is it expected that the chapter
covers every hazard that an employee may encounter. When a
hazard exists that is not covered by this chapter, the leadworker
and employees are expected, in good faith, to mutually discuss
the hazard and agree how to perform the work with the greatest
degree of safety.
The department of labor and industries is the sole and
paramount administrative agency responsible for the
administration and interpretation of this chapter and the
Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973. If there
exists a question as to the meaning of any provision of this
chapter, such question must first be directed to the department
of labor and industries and its authorized representatives.
Experience has proven that the majority of injuries and
deaths are preventable. Most injuries and deaths are not due to
defective equipment but are due to failure on the part of the
employees and those in authority to observe safety rules and
failure to use safety devices. In the last analysis, this
chapter is a compilation of experience and common sense. Electrical safety requires that the work be properly planned,
executed by the use of good judgment and under the direction of
intelligent supervision.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050
and [49.17].060. 98-07-009, § 296-45-005, filed 3/6/98,
effective 5/6/98.]