by Beth | Dec 26, 2019 | Regulation Updates
Governor Inslee selected Laura Watson to serve as the new Ecology Director effective January 8, 2020. Ms. Watson has been an assistant attorney general supporting the Department of Ecology for over fifteen years. During this time, Ms. Watson represented every program...
by Beth | Nov 16, 2019 | Regulation Updates
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Review the 2019 List of Awardees and the criteria for the 2020 award...
by Beth | Aug 3, 2019 | Regulation Updates
Senators Introduce The Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act of 2019 This week, U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Gary Peters (D-MI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced legislation that would require FEMA to develop guidance...
by Beth | Jul 23, 2019 | Regulation Updates
The Cal/OSH Standards Board unanimously approved emergency protections for workers exposed to wildfire smoke. It applies to workplaces where the Air Quality Index reaches 151 – unhealthy – and when employers “should reasonably anticipate” that employees may be exposed...
by Beth | Jul 23, 2019 | Regulation Updates
Effective 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019: Due to the current and forecasted hot, dry conditions, specified outdoor recreational fires (campfires, fire bowls, and fire pits) have been restricted throughout unincorporated and incorporated areas of Spokane County by...
