Washington HB2392 mandates skilled and trained workforce for hazardous facility construction.

HB2392 requires building and construction contractors to employ a skilled and trained workforce for work at hazardous facilities. These workers must be either registered apprentices or skilled journeypersons. By January 1, 2028, all skilled journeypersons and registered apprentices must complete 20 hours of approved advanced safety training. The workforce must also meet apprenticeship graduation and training requirements. The act applies to contracts awarded, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

Washington HB2392 mandates skilled and trained workforce for hazardous facility construction.

HB2392 requires building and construction contractors to employ a skilled and trained workforce for work at hazardous facilities. These workers must be either registered apprentices or skilled journeypersons. By January 1, 2028, all skilled journeypersons and registered apprentices must complete 20 hours of approved advanced safety training. The workforce must also meet apprenticeship graduation and training requirements. The act applies to contracts awarded, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.