Event Details
Voluntary Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Thursday, May 2, 2024
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Location
To join on your computer or mobile app (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81062827834?pwd=cmh1d3pZNXFtaDRySGxIS0RUUm9kUT09
Passcode (if prompted): VPpe@10a
To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 810 6282 7834
Passcode: 00284359
A pre-hearing overview will begin at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will start at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.
L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2024.
Rules Affected
View the affected rules, purpose, and rulemaking statusPurpose
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update chapters 296-155, 296-307 and 296-800 WAC, to allow the voluntary use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when workers feel the need to protect themselves from noise, dust, or possible infectious or contagious diseases. The voluntary use of PPE must not introduce hazards to the work environment and any PPE, including facial coverings, must not interfere with an employer’s security requirements.