Event Details

Safety Standards for Ship Repairing, Shipbuilding and Shipbreaking (Chapter 296-304 WAC)

Stakeholder Meeting on Rulemaking
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
10 a.m.

Location

Due to a change in our platform license to virtually accommodate more stakeholders, attendees will need to register.
Register at this link:
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NxxTgaLZR5mkelIih6P3Bw

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email and calendar item with your personal meeting link or phone number and the password. On the day and time of the meeting, you will need to click on that link or call, enter the appropriate password and then you will be in virtual attendance. (Note: please check spam or junk mail for this confirmation email as it will be coming from Zoom.)

Or participate by phone (registration not required):
Phone: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 816 2616 7510
Password: 259340791

The meeting session will open at 9:45 a.m. to allow participants time to test sound or request technical assistance, if needed.

Interpretation: Spanish translation services will be provided through the Zoom link via interpreter. Once logged in, select the “Globe” at the bottom in the row of icons. This will allow you to select “English” or “Spanish.” If you select Spanish, and you will be connected to the interpreter channel.

Details

The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is conducting rulemaking to better align chapter 296-304 WAC, Safety standards for ship repairing, shipbuilding and shipbreaking, with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) personal protective equipment requirements for eye and face protection for Shipyard Employment found at 29 CFR 1915, Subpart I.

L&I invites interested stakeholders to a virtual stakeholder meeting. During the meeting, L&I will provide a brief presentation covering why L&I believes rulemaking is necessary; share the current draft language, followed by an open forum for questions and comments. L&I welcomes stakeholder feedback.

Meeting materials:
Draft language under consideration is available in English here.
Draft language under consideration is available in Spanish here.

Contact information:
Please contact Cathy Coates with any rulemaking or meeting questions.
Please contact David Gaw with questions regarding Zoom or interpreter services.
Please contact Jim Rone with any technical questions about this rule.

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