The Construction Advisory Committee (CAC) was originally formed in 1986 as a forum for labor, business and L&I to discuss solutions to a notable increase in fatalities from falls in Washington's construction industry.
Over the next 20 years, the group tackled many safety and health matters that affected the construction industry. This important participatory group established Washington as a leader in construction worker safety practices and resulted in the sharing of injury and illness data, new consensus rules such as the fall protection standard, and training materials such as the Lead in Construction training manual and the Construction Safety video series. These efforts of the committee promote safer and more productive worksites for Washington's contractors and their employees.
Scheduled meetings
Meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in these discussions is encouraged to attend.
All meetings are 9:15 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. and will be located at the Tukwila L&I service location, unless otherwise noted.
- June 24, 2026
- September 2026 (TBD)
- December 15, 2026
Previous meeting materials
Washington Construction Advisory Committee Guidelines
| Committee Member | Position | Appointment Term |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Blackwood Assistant Director Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) |
Committee Chair | N/A |
| John Adams Laborers’ Local 252 |
Labor Member | 11/14/2023 – 11/2025 |
| Kirk Baisch UMC |
Business Member | 01/30/2024 – 01/2026 |
| Travis Brock Shield of Armor Safety |
Business Member | 01/30/2024 – 01/2026 |
| Minna Long Strategic Program Manager Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council |
Labor Member | 01/30/2024 – 01/30/2027 |
Contact Us:
For questions about the Construction Advisory Committee, contact CAC@Lni.wa.gov.