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Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.'
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What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers
Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
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Sound Transit settles whistleblower case over safety complaints
The former employee alleged that supervisors retaliated against him for raising concerns about repair records and other safeguards.
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Washington employers push back on new worker heat-protection rules
Business owners and advocates have voiced concerns about who would bear responsibility for monitoring safety conditions.
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Empleadores de Washington se oponen a nuevas reglas de protección contra el calor para los trabajadores
Propietarios de empresas y defensores de los trabajadores han expresado sus preocupaciones por quién será responsable de monitorear las condiciones de seguridad.