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New permanent rules for wildfire smoke effective Jan. 15

Wildfire season is months away but new permanent rules for wildfire smoke go into effect on Jan. 15. New permanent…

Hard hat expiration and replacement

Hard hats are designed with high-quality, wear-resistant materials but do not last forever. The hard hat’s protective properties will degrade…

BIAW speaks out against workers’ compensation increase

BIAW lobbyist Tom Kwieciak recently spoke out against a 4.9% increase in the state’s workers’ compensation rate proposed by Washington’s…

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…