Washington Seeks Public Input on Indoor Heat Rulemaking
The rulemaking will consider heat hazards in every industry, with a preliminary draft expected before more meetings in 2027.
- By Danielle Naidu
- Oct 15, 2026
Workers, employers and others concerned about indoor heat can weigh in on a possible Washington rule at six public meetings in November hosted by the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).
The agency's Division of Occupational Safety and Health opened the rulemaking Aug. 18. Options under consideration include a temperature trigger or other heat-stress measure, water and cooling, rest breaks, training, planning and emergency response.
Four in-person sessions will run Nov. 3-10 in Tukwila, Ellensburg, Kennewick and Spokane Valley, with virtual meetings Nov. 12 and 19. Meeting details and join information are available from L&I.
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Danielle Naidu is assistant editor for Security Today, Campus Security Today, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection Online.