Meeting registration (Teams):
Registration is required. After registering, individuals will receive a separate meeting invitation from Teams. This invitation may come from the following:
Washington State Executive Branch Agencies <noreply@gcc-email.teams.microsoft.com>

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) account for at least one-third of all workers’ compensation claims that result in time loss, are more severe than the average nonfatal injury or illness, and are a common cause of long-term disability in the state. In 2023, the Washington state legislature enacted Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5217 (Chapter 112, Laws of 2023), codified under RCW 49.17.520, allowing the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to adopt rules to prevent WMSDs in industries or risk classes that see workers compensation claims for WMSDs at least two times the overall state rate. Only one rule for either an industry or risk classification can be adopted within a 12-month period.

L&I initiated the first rulemaking for Scheduled Airlines - Ground Crew Operations under Risk Class 6802, as defined under WAC 296-17A-6802. L&I filed a CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry on October 29, 2024 (WSR 24-22-067). The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish a new chapter or section in rule to address ergonomics for Scheduled Airlines – Ground Crew Operations, Risk Class 6802.

Links to stakeholder pages:
Ergonomics Rulemaking (ESSB 5217)
Ergonomics - Scheduled Airlines Ground Crew Operations Rulemaking

The meeting materials will be uploaded to the Advisory Committee page prior to the meeting.

Contact information:
Please contact Beth Covert or Cathy Coates if you have questions.