A Bellingham, Washington, construction company is facing nearly $284,000 in fines for not ensuring safeguards were in place to keep workers from falling off the Beverly Railroad bridge spanning the Columbia River in Vantage. A 39-year-old man fell roughly 60 …
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries issued a combined $768,000 in fines against three Washington roofing companies for reportedly allowing workers to roof on top of homes without using fall protection and for other safety violations. Always Roofing of …
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries announced a 3.1% increase in the average worker’s compensation premium rate for hours worked in 2022. “A modest hike is needed because of the rising costs to provide workers’ compensation coverage. It’s the …
A Cowlitz County, Washington, papermaking plant is facing nearly $140,000 in fines after one worker died and more than a dozen machine operators got sick with COVID-19. An inspection by the Department of Labor & Industries reportedly revealed that during …
Two Washington asbestos removal contractors are facing a combined $800,000 in fines from the Department of Labor & Industries for “knowingly and repeatedly” exposing employees and the public to hazardous conditions. Above and Beyond Asbestos Removal LLC of Edmonds faces …
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is proposing an increase in the average price employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance next year. If the proposal is adopted, it would be the first time in five years that …
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has updated state COVID-19 workplace safety and health guidance to help employers adapt masking policies to meet new CDC guidelines adopted by Gov. Jay Inslee. The updated guidance details steps employers must take …
A Yakima, Wash., fruit grower and processor has been fined more than $150,000 by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries for violating COVID-19 workplace requirements designed to help keep workers safe on the job. This week, L&I notified Evans …
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is developing new workplace safety and health rules regarding wildfire smoke. The L&I announced the move this week in response to an increasing number of acres burned by wildfires in the state each …
A handful of Washington businesses are facing fines for violations related to lack of mask use by customers and staff, however thousands of other businesses that were the subject of complaints and have been warned are now following a governor’s …
