Environmental Hearings Office

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries offers a range of administrative and inspection services for the safety and security of more than 3 million workers in Washington. The department helps employers meet safety and health standards in their industrial establishments. It provides medical and limited wage replacement coverages to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. The department administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Its inspectors visit more than 6,500 workplace and business sites that violate health and safety rules. The department inspects boilers, elevators and manufactured homes. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries manages a staff of over 2,500 people.

The Washington State Department of Transportation, also known as WSDOT, is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state highway system. The department has a staff of more than 7,200 full-time employees is governed by Washington State. It assists in the maintenance and improvement of local roads, railroads and airports. The Washington State Department of Transportation operates over 20 ferry terminals that serve nearly 24 million passengers annually. In addition, the department undertakes various stormwater treatment, fish passage barrier removal, wetland replacement and air pollution control projects. It utilizes computer-aided engineering solutions for designing bridge and structures. The Washington State Department of Transportation issues access connection and commercial vehicle permits.

The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, also known as BIIA, is administered by the government of the State of Washington. It is an independent agency that hears appeals on decisions made by the Department of Labor and Industries. It considers pleas in the areas of industrial insurance, crime victim compensation and safety citations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). The board also offers online appeal filing solutions.