Workplace Safety and Climate Change Grant Program
Agency
Health, Department of
Title of action
Workplace Safety and Climate Change Grant Program
Date significant agency action was initiated
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Category
New grant or loan program
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
The Washington Department of Health (DOH) is conducting an Environmental Justice Assessment on a $10,000,000 grant provided by the legislature “solely to support and administer a workplace health and safety program for workers who are affected by climate impacts, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold, wildfire smoke, drought, and flooding. This program will focus on workplace health and safety for farmworkers, construction workers, and other workers who face the most risk from climate-related impacts” (pg. 325 ESSB 5187).
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Opportunities for public engagement and updates will be posted to the agency site linked below.
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
