Veterinary Hazards - Rules & Requirements
L&I Rules:
- Safety & Health Core Rules, Chapter 296-800, WAC.
- Accident Prevention Program (APP), WAC 296-800-140 (leg.wa.gov).
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Biological:
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Chemicals:
- Emergency Washing Facilities, WAC 296-800-15030 (leg.wa.gov).
- Motor Vehicles, Chapter 296-865, WAC.
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), WAC 296-800-160 (leg.wa.gov).
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Recordkeeping:
L&I Procedures, Enforcement Guidance, & Explanatory Interpretations
Emergency Washing Facilities, DOSH Directive 13.00 (365 KB PDF).- Indoor Air Quality, DOSH Directive 10.10 (256 KB PDF).
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), WRD 5.15 (331 KB PDF).
- Violence in the Workplace, DOSH Directive 5.05 (219 KB PDF).
Guidelines & Standards From Others
- Veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, Chapter 18.92 RCW (leg.wa.gov).
- Animal Diseases-Reporting, Chapter 16-70, WAC. (leg.wa.gov).
- Responsibilities of Veterinarians (communicable diseases), WAC 246-101-405 (leg.wa.gov).
How can I get help from L&I?
- To request a confidential workplace safety or health consultation, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/about.asp for no charge technical assistance.
- For help with controlling your claims costs, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/riskmanagement.asp for a no charge risk management consultation.
- Find information about filing a workplace safety & health complaint you may call or visit a local L&I office to file a complaint.
- Follow guidance in Steps To a Safe Workplace to create your safety program from scratch.
- For general information, call 1-800-423-7233.
