Author: Allison Harper

July 23, 2024
by Allison Harper

Washington State Approves Spinal Cord Stimulation for Certain Pain Conditions

On June 14, 2024, there was a final adoption of new guidelines for spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic…

January 22, 2024
by Allison Harper

New Process Safety Management for Refineries in Washington Coming in 2024

The Department of Labor and Industries has updated workplace safety rules targeted at preventing catastrophic events at petroleum refineries as defined in WAC Chapter 296-67…

August 2, 2023
by Allison Harper

Updated Heat Protections Rules in Washington Implemented Year-Round Focusing on Shade, Cool-Down Rest Periods and Monitoring of Workers.

On July 17, 2023, new changes went into effect under WAC 296-62-095 and WAC 296-307-097 expanding the existing requirements relating to outdoor heat exposure. These…