FILING A WISHA APPEAL
Introduction
A WISHA case starts when the Department of Labor and Industries issues a Citation and Notice. (WISHA- Department of Labor & Industries.)
An appeal must be filed with the Department within 15 working days of receipt of the Citation and Notice.
The Department will either take further action, or send the appeal to the BIIA. If the Department takes further action, it will issue a Corrective Notice of Redetermination (CNR).
An appeal from a CNR must be filed with the BIIA, with a copy to the Department, within 15 working days of receipt of the CNR.
Appeals
Your appeal should include:
- The name and address of the appealing party (and representative).
- The Inspection Number and date of the Corrective Notice of Redetermination being appealed.
- The reasons why you believe the Department's action is incorrect.
- The name and address of any union representing affected employees
You can file the appeal by mail:
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Attention: Executive Secretary
PO Box 42401
Olympia WA 98504-2401
Or file in person:
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Attention: Executive Secretary
2430 Chandler Court SW
Olympia WA 98504-2401
A copy of the appeal should also be filed with:
Safety and Health Division
Department of Labor and Industries
PO Box 44600
Olympia WA 98504
For further information you may request the booklet Your Right to Be Heard – WISHA.
For more information about the appeal process, click here.
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