The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) gives notice that the following companies have submitted variance applications (F414-157-000) for L&I's Safety & Health rules.
| Business | WAC Reference | Application Received |
File Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Orchards LLC | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 3/25/2025 | FN11052 |
| Bountiful Orchards LLC | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 3/25/2025 | FN11053 |
| Cascade Operations LLC | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 3/26/2025 | FN11054 |
| Loomis Orchards LLC | WAC 296-307-16130(1)(a) | 4/3/2025 | FN11055 |
What is a variance?
A variance is an allowed deviation from a specific safety or health standard when an employer substitutes measures that afford an equal degree of safety.
A variance is not a means of legally avoiding compliance with a safety or health standard. To obtain a variance, it must be proven that employees will be provided with protection equal to compliance with the standard.
Where do I submit variance applications?
Send all variance applications (F414-157-000) to:
Safety Program Manager
Division of Occupational Safety & Health
PO Box 44650
Olympia WA 98504-4650
We will acknowledge all variance applications upon receipt.
For more information about variances, see the Variances rule (WAC 296-900-110), read the Variance Fact Sheet, or contact L&I's Safety & Health Rules Variance program at 360-902-5563.