Working alone in Washington

Washington’s rules cover specified isolated janitors, security guards, hotel or motel housekeepers and room service attendants working for covered employers. Under WAC 296-137-030, training is required before isolation and at least annually for covered managers, supervisors and isolated employees. WAC 296-137-050 separately requires panic buttons that are simple to activate and work reliably across all work locations and shifts, with on-scene assistance within a reasonable time. Under subsection (10), contracted security-guard companies licensed under RCW chapter 18.170 are exempt from that panic-button section. This exemption does not extend to the separate training section; other duties may still apply.

This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.