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Occupational Safety and Health Administration › Washington

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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New Walkaround Rule Welcomes Unions into Private Workplaces

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The State of Washington is proposing a new workplace safety rule that allows employees to designate a non-employee third-party representative—including unrelated union activists—during workplace safety inspections conducted...more

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Extreme Heat Safety Rules Enacted for Washington Workplaces

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In response to hotter summers and increased wildfires, both Oregon and Washington have recently passed legislation aimed at keeping workers safe in these conditions. Oregon’s OSHA adopted its rules in May of 2022 and...more

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Washington State Is Developing Wildfire Smoke Worker-Safety Rules

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Smoke from Western wildfires caused Washington state to experience some of the worst air quality in the world this year, which increased health risks to outdoor workers. In response, the state’s Department of Labor &...more

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