Laws and Rules
The UTC and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) have jurisdiction over railroad employee safety and health. The UTC’s rules require railroad companies to provide sanitary conditions for railroad employees. These rules include on-track equipment like locomotives and cabooses. L&I has jurisdiction over railroad fixed sites in rail yards, like office buildings and crew rooms.
UTC staff conduct sanitation inspections when someone files a complaint or when an inspection shows a need for follow-up.
Contact Us
For questions, please email Rail@utc.wa.gov.
To submit a complaint, use the Rail Safety Complaint Form.