Department Publishes Abatement Rules

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is accepting public comments on a new rule that would require employers to correct serious safety hazards identified in citations before the appeal process is completed.Employers cited for safety violations have 15 days to file an appeal with the department. There is no obligation to correct violations or hazards during the appeals process, which the department said can take months or even years.Lawmakers this year passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5068, requiring the department to promulgate a rule requiring employers to fix se...