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The Department of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) filed a Preproposal (CR-101) on April 16, 2024, initiating rulemaking to update how certain penalties are calculated in order to make penalties more effective in preventing employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards. This rulemaking will address concerns raised through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) State Activities Mandated Measures (SAMM) report, which indicates that Washington penalties continue to be below the national average.

DOSH will be considering making adjustments similar to changes made in 2019, tying penalty increases to inflation. In addition, state-initiated amendments will also be proposed to address other areas in chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules, relating to penalties and appeals.

L&I is conducting two virtual meetings to receive comments regarding the draft changes. We welcome interested stakeholders to attend these meetings (August 7 and 12). Stakeholder feedback is valuable and appreciated as we move forward with this rulemaking effort.

Please see the Rulemaking Stakeholder Information page for more information.

Contact information:
Please contact Carmyn Shute with any questions about this rulemaking.

Please contact Matthew Ludwick or Terry Walley with any technical questions regarding this rulemaking project.

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