PDFWAC 296-35-300
Quota—Violations of WISHA.
(1) A quota violates chapter 49.17 RCW if the quota:
(a) Does not provide sufficient time as required under WAC 296-35-200;
(b) Prevents the performance of any activity related to occupational safety and health required by the employer for the employee to do the work subject to any quota; or
(c) Exposes an employee to occupational safety and health hazards in violation of chapter 49.17 RCW and the applicable rules or regulations. A quota that substantially contributes to a hazard or the exposure to a hazard is a violation of this subsection.
(2) An employee is not required to meet a quota that violates this section.
(3) The following table is a nonexhaustive list of examples of activities or equipment for use in understanding this section and how to determine what may contribute to a quota being found in violation of chapter 49.84 RCW or this chapter.
Examples | WAC Reference (Where applicable) |
Examples of tools and equipment necessary to perform the employee's duties in WAC 296-35-200 including, but not limited to: | |
Carts and hand trucks. | WAC 296-800-11030 Prohibit employees from using tools and equipment that are not safe. |
Step stools and ladders. | Chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed. |
Dock plates. | WAC 296-24-75006 Dockboards (bridge plates). |
Safety shoes. | WAC 296-800-160600 Make sure your employees use appropriate foot protection. |
High visibility vests. | WAC 296-800-16015 Select appropriate PPE for your employees. |
Examples of safety or health related activities mentioned in WAC 296-35-300 (1)(b). | |
Cleaning up spills or moving obstructions from aisles. | WAC 296-24-73505, walking working surfaces general requirements. |
Inspecting powered industrial vehicle before use. | Chapter 296-863 WAC, Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. |
Setting up ladders properly. | Chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed. |
Waiting for help with team lifting. | WAC 296-800-11035 Establish, supervise, and enforce rules that lead to a safe and healthy work environment that are effective in practice. |
Examples of where the quota exposes employees to an occupational safety and health hazards under WAC 296-35-300 (1)(c). | |
Heat stress. | WAC 296-800-11005 Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. WAC 296-62-09013 Temperature, radiant heat, or temperature-humidity combinations. |
Unsafe floor conditions, rushing (slip/trip/fall). | WAC 296-24-73505, walking working surfaces general requirements. |
Manual material handling. | WAC 296-800-11005 Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. |
Powered industrial vehicle operations. | Chapter 296-863 WAC, Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. |
Safe material storage. | WAC 296-800-22035 Store things safely. |
Machine safety. | Chapter 296-806 WAC, Safety standards for machine safety. |
Lockout/tagout. | Chapter 296-803 WAC, Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy). |
Recognized ergonomic hazards. | WAC 296-800-11005 Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. |