Washington Safety Standards for Shipbuilding, Ship Repairing and Ship breaking Chapter 296-304 WAC are comprehensive safety regulations that apply to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of vessels and facilities in the shipbuilding, ship repairing, and ship breaking industries in Washington State. The standards cover topics such as general safety requirements, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, scaffolding, hazardous materials, and welding. They also include specific requirements for operations such as shipbuilding, ship repair, and ship breaking. The chapter is divided into four main types of Washington Safety Standards: 1. General Safety Standards (Chapter 296-304 WAC) 2. Fire Prevention (Chapter 296-305 WAC) 3. Personal Protective Equipment (Chapter 296-306 WAC) 4. Scaffolding (Chapter 296-307 WAC)




