1644-S AMH FOSS LEON 102

SHB 1644 - H AMD 226

By Representative Fosse

On page 8, line 19, after "49.12.121" insert "or an applicable rule"

On page 8, after line 35, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 49.30 RCW to read as follows:

Before granting a variance from this chapter or an applicable rule in order to allow a minor participating in a bona fide cooperative vocational education program, diversified career experience program, work experience program certified and monitored by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor employee's school district, or a registered apprenticeship program to perform a work duty typically prohibited based on the minor's age, the department shall:

(1) Conduct a safety and health consultation at the worksite; and

(2) Consult with the employer on the types of tools, equipment, and practices permitted under the variance."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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