Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 49 Labor Regulations - Section 49.70.105 Foreign language translation of written materials

§ 49.70.105. Foreign language translation of written materials

(1) The department shall prepare and make available to employers or the public, upon request, a translation in any of the five most common foreign languages used in the workplace, of a written hazard communication program, a material safety data sheet, or written materials prepared by the department to inform employees of their rights relating to hazard communication standards under this chapter and chapter 49.17 RCW.

(2) An employer employing employees who have trouble communicating in English shall make reasonable efforts to post any notices in the employees' native languages as provided by the department.

[1985 c 409 § 2.]

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