On January 31, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") proposed two new rules that would add nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (known as "PFAS") to its list of hazardous constituents regulated under the...more
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Employers required to keep an OSHA 300A summary of work-related injuries and illnesses must submit their OSHA 300A summary for calendar year 2021 by March 2, 2022. This obligation applies to employers in all states, including...more
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has issued a new wildfire smoke emergency rule. Washington is one of a few states to do so, explicitly recognizing wildfire smoke as a potential health hazard to employees. The...more
Current forecasts and drought conditions indicate that the western United States may be in for another difficult wildfire season in 2021. Such events bring wildfire smoke, a potential health hazard particularly for employees...more
Most employers in the United States are required to keep an ongoing record of work-related injuries and illnesses, known as an "OSHA 300 log." While it is often obvious whether an injury is work-related, the nature of...more
As coronavirus strain 2019-nCoV continues to spread beyond China, including multiple confirmed U.S. cases, employers are faced with providing a safe and healthy work environment for their employees while avoiding accidental...more
On October 1, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) released new guidance with regards to Trichloroethylene (TCE) vapor intrusion....more