This is the first time a Washington employer has faced felony charges for a workplace fatality.

SCAQMD created the California mandate to reduce nitrogen oxide in natural gas-fired, fan-type central furnaces from 40 nanograms per joule to 14 nanograms per joule.

The five-year alliance will focus on hazards of particular concern to women in the construction industry, including personal protective equipment selection, sanitation, and workplace intimidation and violence.

New law, which raised penalties by 78 percent last year, calls for annual inflation adjustments.

However, one possible argument against the standard remains, which could be used in particular by the construction industry.

Building EQ rests on ASHRAE methodologies and standards and the experience of credentialed practitioners. 

Palmer Schoening and Alex Ayers promoted to government affairs roles.