Employments included — Declaration of policy.

RCW 51.12.010
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There is a hazard in all employment and it is the purpose of this title to embrace all employments which are within the legislative jurisdiction of the state. This title shall be liberally construed for the purpose of reducing to a minimum the suffering and economic loss arising from injuries and/or death occurring in the course of employment. There is a hazard in all employment and it is the purpose of this title to embrace all employments which are within the legislative jurisdiction of the state. This title shall be liberally construed for the purpose of reducing to a minimum the suffering and economic loss arising from injuries and/or death occurring in the course of employment.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=51.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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