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Inslee plans to follow federal vaccine mandate

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced plans for Washington state to proceed with a vaccine mandate for private employers consistent with the federal…

BIAW president urges industry to embrace “Locks Save Lives” for secure storage of prescription medication

As National Substance Abuse Prevention Month draws to a close, BIAW President Tracy Doriot is urging fellow home builders to…

Painters and remodelers beware! EPA is cracking down

EPA is cracking down on enforcement of lead-based painting practices If you perform work covered by the RRP and you…

BIAW joins opposition to emergency rules on wildfire smoke safety

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has entered emergency rulemaking to address wildfire smoke exposure for outdoor workers. This…

Labor & Industries (L&I) urges caution in hiring minors for summer work

L&I recently issued a news release, outlining its efforts to educate teen workers about their rights and ways to stay…

COVID safety requirements for construction job sites loosened

Late on June 11, the Governor’s office rescinded the Construction COVID-19 Job Site Requirements, first introduced in May 2020. However, job…