All Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) Rulemaking

Find all DOSH rulemaking here. Search for specific WAC chapters or other projects that have rulemaking activity. 

Active DOSH rulemaking projects

Find meeting information, project documents, and other related information on current DOSH rulemaking projects:

• Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting (Chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L)
• Ergonomics Rulemaking (ESSB 5217)
  • Ergonomics, Scheduled Airline – Ground Crew Operation, Risk Class 6802 Rulemaking
• Explosives - Safety Standards for Possession, Handling, and Use of (Chapter 296-52 WAC)
• Fire-Resistant Materials Applicators (SHB 1323)
• Infectious Disease Rulemaking (ESSB 5092)
• Lead Exposure, WAC 296-62-07521 (General Industry) and WAC 296-155-176 (Construction)
• Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers (HB 2266 Implementation)
• Tower Crane Permit & Safety Requirements Rulemaking (Chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L)
• Trenching Rescue & Excavation Plan (Chapter 296-155)
• Wildfire Smoke (Chapter 296-820 WAC and Chapter 296-307 WAC, Part G-1)

Completed Rulemaking Projects

• High Hazard Facilities - Workforce (ESHB 1817)
• Monetary Penalties and Appeals Rulemaking (Chapter 296-900 WAC)
• Process Safety Management (PSM) (Chapter 296-67)
• Safety Standards for Firefighters (Chapter 296-305)
• Surgical Smoke Rulemaking (RCW 49.17.500)
• Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) Rulemaking (Chapter 296-307)
• Warehouse Distribution Centers Rulemaking (SSHB (2SHB) 1762)
• Working Conditions in Adult Entertainment Establishments (ESSB 6105)

Advisory committees

See our Advisory Committees page to get involved in rulemaking discussions at industry-specific workgroups, including:

• Construction Advisory Committee (CAC)
• WISHA Advisory Committee