Bill > SB6188

This bill modifies the requirements for the Department of Labor and Industries (the department) when adopting rules for regulating asbestos training, specifically concerning the qualifications for asbestos workers and supervisors. Previously, the department's authority to create rules was limited to what was strictly necessary to match federal laws. Now, the bill mandates that any rules adopted by the department must be based on the best available evidence, established best practices, and nationally recognized industry standards, while also being the least burdensome to applicants necessary to address safety and health hazards. This change aims to ensure that asbestos training regulations are both effective in protecting workers and not overly restrictive.