FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5408

                                  C 219 L 87

BYSenators Warnke, Cantu, Wojahn and Garrett; by request of Department of Labor and Industries

Revising provisions relating to asbestos projects.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The penalties and procedures regarding violations of the state's asbestos removal statutes (Chapter 49.26 RCW) are different than the penalties and procedures for other health and safety violations covered under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.  As a result, administrative problems occur when employers are cited for asbestos violations and health and safety violations at the same time.

SUMMARY:

The penalties, citations and administrative procedures for asbestos removal violations are changed to those provided for all violations of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (Chapter 49.17 RCW).

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    44     0

      House 98   0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987