DOSH RULES PROJECTS as of April 10, 2009 DOSH RULES IN THE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT STAGE CRANES AND RIGGING FOR CONSTRUCTION: Following adoption of implementing rules for the state’s crane safety law, the general construction code rules for crane safety, rigging and personnel lifting are being reviewed for update and clear writing. Preproposal 9-16-08, Proposal TBD, Hearings TBD, Adoption TBD, Effective TBD FALL PROTECTION FOR CONSTRUCTION: This is a clear rule writing effort and combines two parts of the construction safety code for clarity and ease of use. In addition, the department intends to clarify current language which has created confusion at worksites with respect to walking-working surfaces on roofs as recommended by a business and labor ad hoc committee. Timeline TBD. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (REDON FIT TESTING): This amendment is to adopt an additional fit testing alternative as recommended by Federal OSHA. Expedited Proposal 3-31-09, Comment Period Ends 6-2-09, Adoption 7-21-09, Effective 9-1-09. Please Note: These dates are subject to change. All hearings are held in Tumwater unless otherwise noted. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TRAINING:     Please Note: These dates are subject to change. All hearings are held in Tumwater unless otherwise noted. DOSH RULES RECENTLY ADOPTED