Smoke fills the air over Moses Lake in the summer of 2018. New emergency rules from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries require employers to offer workers greater protections when the air is smoky or the weather is hot.
June 2, 2022
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June 2, 2022 5:14 p.m.
WA increases heat, wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers
TUMWATER — Workers in Washington will be entitled to greater protection from heat and smoke this summer, under new rules filed by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries Wednesday. The new rules will be in effect June 15-Sept. 30, according to a press release from L&I. They require employers to monitor temperature and air quality, take steps to protect workers from heat and smoke hazards, and provide training and information, among other things...