Risk manager asks Cowlitz County commissioners to adopt hazard communication program

Jun 9, 2026

Risk manager Shelley Pierce asked the board to approve a countywide hazard communication program aligned with Washington L&I and OSHA, noting a recent inventory, training progress (~70% complete) and legal review; staff said implementation will improve SDS management and employee training.

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Shelley Pierce, the county’s risk and safety manager, asked the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners to approve a newly developed hazard communication program to standardize identification, training and protection from workplace chemical hazards.

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