What is the department's enforcement authority?
To enforce the requirements of this chapter, the director or the director's authorized representatives can, without delay:
(1) Enter any workplace where work is or has been performed by a minor, or where employment records are, or are required to be maintained; and
(2) Inspect, transcribe, and copy all pertinent records; and
(3) Inspect and investigate any workplace and all pertinent conditions, structures, machines, apparatus, devices, equipment, supplies, and materials located there; and
(4) Question privately any employer, owner, operator, agent, or employee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.12.121. WSR 99-02-041, ยง 296-125-0280, filed 12/31/98, effective 1/31/99.]