SB 5890-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Requires the department of labor and industries to initiate a pilot project, in accordance with RCW 34.05.313, to determine whether mandatory medical monitoring for class one and class two organophosphate and carbamate pesticides is practical and effective to promote worker safety. The pilot project shall be completed by December 31, 2005.

Provides that, in accordance with RCW 34.05.350, the department of labor and industries may adopt emergency rules necessary to protect the health and safety of farmworkers.

Provides that funding for this pilot project will be obtained from the current allocation to the occupational and environmental research facility as designated in RCW 51.16.042.