Wildfire smoke

Washington’s New Wildfire Smoke Protection Laws Start Jan. 15th
Washington’s New Wildfire Smoke Protection Laws Start Jan. 15th
Washington’s New Wildfire Smoke Protection Laws Start Jan. 15th
Outdoor workers in Washington state will be covered by permanent laws designed to protect them from the dangers of wildfire smoke starting January 15th. Washington enacted temporary rules in 2021 and 2022 but the Washington Department of Labor and Industries has made the protections permanent and year round.