Effective June 15 - September 29, Washington L&I adopted an emergency rule addressing wildfire smoke (WAC 296-62-085). This covers the new requirements and offers resources to follow the new regulations / requirements for your accident prevention program (APP) and training for your supervisors and employees. Access to Reference Links in Video: Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template: https://lni.wa.gov/safety-health/_docs/WildfireSmokeResponsePlan.docx EPA Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires: https://www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires WA State Department of Health Smoke from Fires: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires Pacific NW Agricultural Safety and Health Center Wildfire Smoke Safety: https://deohs.washington.edu/pnash/wildfiresmoke CDC Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke: https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/default.htm Wildfire Smoke Safety Training Video: https://wisha-training.lni.wa.gov/training/articulate/WildfireSmokeSafety/story.html

On November 1, 2022, Washington L&I updated the requirements for fall protection to match OSHA standards. This covers the three main changes to WAC Chapter 296-880 that need to be considered when reviewing your accident prevention program (APP) and fall protection program. Access to Reference Links in Video: WAC 296-880-090 – Quick Reference Guide: https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-880-090&pdf=true WAC 296-880-095 – Definitions: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-880-095&pdf=true WAC 296-880-400 – Fall Protection System Specifications: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-880&full=true#296-880-400 Construction Solutions Fall Protection: https://www.cpwrconstructionsolutions.org/hazard_solutions/254/fall-from-heights/

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