Small Business Outreach with the DBA and Washington State L&I

Small Business Outreach with the DBA and Washington State L&I

The DBA has been awarded an 18-month contract with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to provide small business outreach and education-oriented services and products related to L&I's requirements and resources. We're excited to be a connection between downtown and Bremerton-area businesses and L&I and will be posting information, hosting presentations, and tabling at events downtown over the next year. We want to make sure small businesses understand L&I standards so they can succeed and keep their employees and customers safe! Watch this page for upcoming events and presentations with L&I topics.

Do you have a question regarding Labor & Industries guidelines for businesses in Washington State? Send us a message and we can help get you an answer! Your name will not be shared with anyone without your direct permission.

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. They help employers meet safety and health standards, and they inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. L&I enforces child labor laws, as well as laws that protect workers' wages and working conditions. Their agency also oversees apprenticeship programs and administers rules covering prevailing wage on public-works construction projects. They register construction contractors, requiring them to be insured and bonded. L&I also administers the state’s workers’ compensation insurance program.