Electrical safety in construction - Washington

The state of Washington has adopted most OSHA standards by reference and has some that are unique to the state. The Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) covers nearly all employers and employees in Washington, including employees who work for the state, counties, and cities.

Because WISHA has its own standards that are different from and may be stricter than OSHA’s, construction employers in Washington will want to become familiar with the electrical safety requirements found in the state code. The relevant code (WAC 296-155, Part I) includes:

Related information

• Electrical safety for construction activities

Citations

• WAC 296-155, Part I (426-462)
• RCW 49.17 (WISHA)
• WAC 296-800-100 (Safety and health core rules)
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K — Electrical