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The Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding marijuana growers that they are subject to the same Worker Protection Standard as all producers.   Joel Kangiser said other producers have a long history with the rules but, “Marijuana growers; the use of pesticides and the regulatory constraints and all that is all pretty new to them. We hope to put...

Grain bin safety week wrapped up over the weekend with an emphasis on providing safety work environments around grain bins and silos.   Washington State Labor and Industries Spokesperson Elaine Fischer said being trapped is the most common concern and that, “Training is of the utmost importance. Employers have...