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...
by Beth | Apr 29, 2019 | Regulation Updates
Washington State E2SHB2158 According to a March 20, 2019 article in the Seattle Time, Microsoft and UW leaders wanted to establish a dedicated workforce education investment fund that will create the learning opportunities that our state’s families need and deserve....
by Beth | Apr 28, 2019 | Regulation Updates
The Department of Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-303 WAC Dangerous Waste Regulations on January 28, 2019. The amendments become effective 90 days after adoption on April 28, 2019. These regulations set standards for the safe management of dangerous...
by Beth | Jan 17, 2019 | Regulation Updates
It’s time to prepare, certify and post your OSHA 300A Annual Summary of workplace injuries and illnesses in your workplace. This is required for all U.S. employers, except those with ten or fewer employees or those whose NAICS code is in the set of low-hazard...
