The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is updating its workplace injury and illness tracking rules to align with recent federal changes from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The proposed revisions to Chapter 296-27 WAC ensure that Washington’s regulations remain as effective as OSHA’s updated federal standards, which took effect in January 2024.
As part of the rulemaking process, L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has filed a CR-102 (Proposed Rulemaking).
Employers and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in upcoming public hearings and submit feedback.
Public Hearings:
- April 16, 2025 – Pre-hearing overview at 9:00 a.m., hearing at 9:30 a.m.
- April 17, 2025 – Pre-hearing overview at 1:00 p.m., hearing at 1:30 p.m.
Hearings will be conducted online via Zoom, with call-in options available. Written comments are due by April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and can be submitted via email, fax, or mail.
For details on how to participate, visit the Agency Rulemaking Page.
