Event Details

Temporary Worker Housing (TWH)

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
3 p.m.

Location

To join electronically:
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/85754270385?pwd=T25qTldCS3UzVi9nU3J5ZG0vQTMzZz09
Password (if prompted): TWhouse@2

To join by phone (audio only):
253-205-0468 or 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 857 5427 0385
Passcode: 355402565

A pre-hearing overview will occur at 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the start of the public hearing. The hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2023.

Purpose

Labor & Industries, in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), filed Permanent Rulemaking under chapter 296-307 WAC, Safety Standards for Agriculture, to address the hazards of communicable diseases amongst occupants residing in temporary worker housing (TWH). RCW 70.114A.065 directs DOH and L&I to adopt joint rules for the licensing, operation and inspection of temporary worker housing. DOH filed permanent rules under chapter 246-358 WAC, Temporary Worker Housing.