What’s new?
Job Safety and Health Law
The updated posting clarifies that an employer cited for safety or health violations can appeal the correction deadline if they believe the time specified in the citation is unreasonable. The updated posting includes other minor text changes.Notice to Employees – If a Job Injury Occurs (State fund)
The updated posting reflects changes made by House Bill 1197 (2023), which expanded the list of qualified health care providers on workers’ compensation claims. Beginning July 1, 2025, qualified health care providers include physician assistants (PAs) and, for claims related solely to mental health conditions, psychologists.Notice to Employees – If a Job Injury Occurs (Self-insured)
The updated posting lists psychologists as qualified health care providers for workers’ compensation claims that involve only mental health conditions. Other text revisions improve clarity and understanding.
Who must post?
Job Safety and Health Law
Every employer is required to post and maintain the Job Safety and Health Law posting where it can easily be seen by employees. (WAC 296-800-200)
Notice to Employees – If a Job Injury Occurs
Every employer, whether self-insured or insured through the state fund, is required to post and maintain in a conspicuous location the applicable Notice to Employees – If a Job Injury Occurs posting. (RCW 51.14.100) |
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