STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK REQUESTED - VOLUNTARY USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) filed a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) regarding voluntary use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on March 22, 2023.

The draft rule would allow the voluntary use of PPE when workers feel the need to protect themselves from noise, dust, or possible infectious or contagious diseases. The voluntary use of PPE must not introduce hazards to the work environment and facial coverings must not interfere with an employer’s security requirements.

DOSH is requesting stakeholder feedback regarding the draft language. Please review draft language (linked below) and send comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by August 10, 2023.

WAC 296-155-249 Draft Language

WAC 296-307-10030 Draft Language

WAC 296-800-16080 Draft Language