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Deadline nears to weigh in on proposed wildfire smoke safety rules

The deadline to weigh in on the state Dept. of Labor & Industries’ new rules for wildfire smoke safety in…

New electrical laws in effect as of July 1

New electrical laws taking effect July 1 change how electrical trainees can perform journey level (01) work and qualify for…

New permanent heat rules: Stay cool & compliant

The Department of Labor and Industries recently released its new permanent heat rules for outdoor exposure. These new rules go…

BIAW to weigh in on proposed wildfire smoke safety rules

As Washington braces for wildfire season, the state Dept. of Labor & Industries is holding hearings on new rules for…

L&I’s public hearings on permanent rules for outdoor heat exposure start this week

Updated: May 1, 2023 The Department of Labor and Industries has six public hearings in the next two weeks to…

L&I proposes new permanent rules for outdoor heat exposure

The Department of Labor and Industries has proposed troubling new permanent rules for outdoor heat exposure. BIAW members work hard…