AGCW opposes L&I's proposed heat ruleThe Washington State Department of Labor & Industries' (L&I) proposed permanent-employee outdoor ambient-heat exposure rule is overly prescriptive and limits the amount of work and
craft-earning potential that can be completed during the peak construction season, according to Mandi Kime, AGC’s director of safety. Kime submitted comments on the proposed permanent heat rules, which would replace emergency rules scheduled to expire September 29, 2022. “The construction season has a finite window specifically for our paving contractor employers,” she said. “We would like the department to acknowledge that there are different industries with unique circumstances and situations and the proposed rule does not recognize this." Read more...
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