As temperatures rise and wildfire season intensifies across the Pacific Northwest, Washington State employers must remain alert – for the safety of their workforce and to follow state law. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted specific rules that require businesses to protect employees from the dual hazards of heat-related illnesses
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Washington State Adopts Emergency Heat and Wildfire Rules
By Sean Paisan & Sherry L. Talton on
Posted in Heat Stress, Washington OSHA
This summer is shaping out to be another scorcher and Washington State employers should know about the Department of Labor & Industries (“LNI”) new emergency requirements for heat and smoke protections for outdoor employees effective June 15 through September 29.
Washington’s emergency requirements are meant to help employees avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Covered…