Safety & Health

Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting

Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work (Part L)

Status

Open
Step 2: Proposed Rule Language
Stage:
Public Hearing (Spokane)
05/13/2025

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 03/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking
    2. 03/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rule Language
    3. 03/18/2025 Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis
    4. 03/19/2025 Comment Start Date (8 a.m.)
    5. 05/13/2025 Public Hearing (Spokane)
    6. 05/15/2025 Public Hearing (Tukwila)
    7. 05/19/2025 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    8. 05/23/2025 Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

05/23/2025

Contact

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: 360-791-5048

See Stakeholder Information for Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting
Safety & Health

Ergonomics: Scheduled Airlines - Ground Crew Operations (ESSB 5217 Implementation)

Title 296 WAC, Department of Labor and Industries - chapter TBD

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
10/29/2024

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 10/29/2024 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Cathy Coates, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Cathy.Coates@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-280-2003

See Stakeholder Information for Ergonomics: Scheduled Airlines - Ground Crew Operations (ESSB 5217 Implementation)
Safety & Health

Fire-Resistant Material Applicators (SHB 1323 Implementation)

Chapter 296-156 WAC, Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator Certification (new)

Status

Open
Step 2: Proposed Rule Language
Stage:
Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)
04/16/2025

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 02/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking
    2. 02/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rule Language
    3. 02/18/2025 Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis
    4. 02/19/2025 Comment Start Date (8 a.m.)
    5. 04/01/2025 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    6. 04/08/2025 Public Hearing (Spokane)
    7. 04/09/2025 Public Hearing (Tukwila)
    8. 04/16/2025 Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

04/16/2025

Contact

Arthur Wagner, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Arthur.Wagner@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-516-6220

See Stakeholder Information for Fire-Resistant Material Applicators (SHB 1323 Implementation)
Safety & Health

Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Chapter 296-27 WAC, Recordkeeping and reporting

Status

Open
Step 2: Proposed Rule Language
Stage:
Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
04/16/2025

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 03/04/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking
    2. 03/04/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rule Language
    3. 03/05/2025 Comment Start Date (8 a.m.)
    4. 04/16/2025 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    5. 04/17/2025 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    6. 04/30/2025 Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

04/30/2025

Contact

Carmyn Shute, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Carmyn.Shute@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-870-4525

Safety & Health

Lead Rules

Chapter 296-62 WAC, General occupational health standards (WAC 296-62-07521, Lead); Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work (WAC 296-155-176, Lead, through WAC 296-155-17654)

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
04/19/2016

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 04/19/2016 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

AJ Wagner, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Arthur.Wagner@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-902-4233

See Stakeholder Information for Lead Rules
Safety & Health

Longshore and Waterfront Operations & Restrooms in Ports and Railyards

Chapter 296-56 WAC, Safety standards—Longshore, stevedore and waterfront related operations

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
09/06/2022

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 09/06/2022 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Cathy Coates, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Cathy.Coates@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-280-2003

Safety & Health

Occupational Exposures to Infectious or Contagious Diseases (ESSB 5092)

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) chapter - TBD

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
05/13/2021

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 05/13/2021 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Carmyn Shute, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Carmyn.Shute@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-870-4525

See Stakeholder Information for Occupational Exposures to Infectious or Contagious Diseases (ESSB 5092)
Safety & Health

Safety and Health Core Rules

Chapter 296-800 WAC, Safety and health core rules

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
07/23/2024

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 07/23/2024 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Cathy Coates, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Cathy.Coates@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-280-2003

Safety & Health

Safety Standards for Possession, Handling, and Use of Explosives

Chapter 296-52 WAC, Safety standards for possession, handling, and use of explosives

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
01/23/2018

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 01/23/2018 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Cathy Coates, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Cathy.Coates@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-280-2003

See Stakeholder Information for Safety Standards for Possession, Handling, and Use of Explosives
Safety & Health

Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers (EHB 2266 Implementation)

Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, Part B-1, Occupational Health and Environmental Control

Status

Open
Step 2: Proposed Rule Language
Stage:
Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)
04/03/2025

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 02/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking
    2. 02/18/2025 CR-102 Proposed Rule Language
    3. 02/19/2025 Comment Start Date (8 a.m.)
    4. 03/25/2025 Public Hearing (Tukwila)
    5. 03/27/2025 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    6. 04/03/2025 Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

04/03/2025

Contact

Cathy Coates, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Cathy.Coates@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-280-2003

See Stakeholder Information for Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers (EHB 2266 Implementation)
Safety & Health

Tower Crane Permit & Safety Requirements (2SHB 2022 Implementation)

Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, Part L, Cranes, rigging, and personnel lifting

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
01/21/2025

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 01/21/2025 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

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: 360-791-5048

See Stakeholder Information for Tower Crane Permit & Safety Requirements (2SHB 2022 Implementation)
Safety & Health

Trenching Rescue and Excavation Plan

Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety Standards for Construction Work, Part N Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
06/22/2021

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 06/22/2021 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

AJ Wagner, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Arthur.Wagner@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-902-4233

See Stakeholder Information for Trenching Rescue and Excavation Plan
Safety & Health

Wildfire Smoke: EPA AQI Alignment

Chapter 296-820 WAC, Wildfire smoke; chapter 296-307 WAC, Safety standards for agriculture, Part G-1

Status

Open
Step 2: Proposed Rule Language
Stage:
Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)
12/11/2024

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 10/17/2024 CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking
    2. 10/17/2024 CR-102 Proposed Rule Language
    3. 10/18/2024 Comment Start Date (8 a.m.)
    4. 12/04/2024 Public Hearing (virtual/phone)
    5. 12/11/2024 Comment Due Date (5 p.m.)

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

12/11/2024

Contact

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: 360-791-5048

See Stakeholder Information for Wildfire Smoke: EPA AQI Alignment
Safety & Health

Worker Walk Around Rule

Chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules

Status

Open
Step 1: Notice of Intent
Stage:
CR-101 Preproposal
12/17/2024

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 12/17/2024 CR-101 Preproposal

Comments

Contact

Tari Enos, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620, Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Tari.Enos@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-902-5541

Safety & Health

Workplace Violence in Health Care

Chapter 296-830 WAC, Workplace Violence in Health Care (new)

Status

Open
Expedited Step 1: Proposed Rulemaking
Stage:
Objection Deadline
12/02/2024

Rulemaking Activity

    1. 10/01/2024 CR-105 Proposed Rule Language
    2. 10/01/2024 CR-105 Expedited Proposal
    3. 12/02/2024 Objection Deadline

Comments

Proposed Rule Comments Due

12/02/2024

Contact

Tari Enos, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Address: PO Box 44620 Olympia WA 98504-4620, Email: Tari.Enos@Lni.wa.gov, Fax: 360-902-5619, Phone: 360-902-5541