Panel backs expanding L&I rulemaking authority for asbestos training, industry raises concerns
SB 6,188 would give the Department of Labor and Industries broader authority to adopt asbestos certification standards beyond what is strictly required by federal law; sponsor and staff cited worker safety and examples of improper asbestos removal; building industry groups warned of regulatory conflict and cost.
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Committee staff read SB 6,188 as an agency request from the Department of Labor and Industries to expand the department’s authority to set asbestos training and certification requirements.
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