Are all worksites with offices required to comply with the new regulations, no exceptions?
The definition of an office worksite under the new rule is quite broad. It includes any indoor or enclosed occupied space where activities such as clerical, administration or business are transacted. All worksites with offices that fall within the jurisdiction of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) are required to comply. This includes a large number of office worksites in the state. There are some worksites where WISHA has no jurisdiction because no employees are present or the federal government has jurisdiction rather than the state.
