Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers: Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety Standards for Construction

Status

This rulemaking will add the requirements of Engrossed House Bill 2266 into Part B-1 of Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety Standards for Construction Work. L&I intends to file the CR-101 (Pre-proposal Statement of Inquiry) and conduct stakeholder meetings in the fall of 2024.

Learn more about our rulemaking process and terminology.

Background

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is initiating rulemaking for chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work. This rulemaking will implement the requirements of Engrossed House Bill 2266, codified under RCW 49.17.530, which became effective June 6, 2024.

The law establishes requirements for employers in the construction industry to provide workers who menstruate or express milk access to restrooms, adequate and convenient supply of menstrual hygiene products at no cost, and reasonable accommodations to express milk after a child’s birth.

Meetings & Timeline

The department will communicate rulemaking updates, including dates of upcoming meetings and draft language, on this web page.

The department will also communicate rulemaking next steps to stakeholders via email.

In addition, the department will share rulemaking updates during public stakeholder meetings, as well as regularly scheduled WISHA and Construction Advisory Committee Meetings.

Stakeholder meetings are open to the public and will include representatives from business, labor, and government. Meeting dates and locations will be posted on this page.

Rule Drafts and Documents

Staff Contacts

For rulemaking questions, please contact Cathy Coates

For technical questions about this rulemaking, please contact Steve Heist

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