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Washington state looks to update decades-old rule on refinery safety

July 10, 2023

Tumwater, WA — Prompted by a fatal explosion and fire in 2010, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing changes to its workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries.

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Psychological safety bill advances in Rhode Island legislature

June 21, 2023

Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Senate recently passed legislation aimed at protecting workers from psychological abuse – such as bullying – on the job.

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Lockout/tagout update now “long-term” action in latest regulatory agenda

June 14, 2023

Washington — A planned update to OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout standard (1910.147) has been pushed to “long-term actions” under the Department of Labor’s Spring 2023 regulatory agenda.

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Washington state law gives truckers access to restrooms

June 1, 2023

Olympia, WA — Truck drivers in Washington state will have access to restrooms at establishments where they’re picking up or delivering goods, under a new law.

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Minnesota law aimed at improving worker safety at oil refineries

May 23, 2023

St. Paul, MN — Contractors doing work at oil refineries in Minnesota will soon be required to use a certain percentage of skilled and trained workers, under a new state law.

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California bill aimed at exploring gender inequities in workers’ comp

May 22, 2023

Sacramento, CA — A California Senate committee recently approved legislation that calls for a study on gender-based monetary disparities in state workers’ compensation benefits.

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Oregon OSHA announces winners of annual student competition

May 17, 2023

Salem, OR — Students from Portland’s Parkrose High School and West Linn High took the top prizes in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young worker safety and health awareness.

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