In mid-May of this year, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Division of Occupational Safety and Health filed a proposed rulemaking. The intent of the proposal is to regulate the activities of those working when wildfire smoke may be present. The proposal identifies the existence of a wildfire smoke hazard once the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the level of 69 or greater. The proposed rule dictates what precautionary actions are needed as the AQI reaches heightened levels.
Public hearings are scheduled throughout the state during the month of July. Click here to be taken to L&I's website for a full list of the public hearings (including dates and locations).
In addition to the public hearings, interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments to L&I directly. Written submissions should be sent to:
Cindy Ireland, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620
Email: cynthia.ireland@Lni.wa.gov
Fax: 360-902-5619
Phone: 360-902-5522
All written comments are due by 5 PM on August 4.
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