New guidance for household goods carriers in counties entering Phase Two

On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance for household goods carriers and real estate brokers.

Once a county reaches Phase Two of the Safe Start Washington plan, moving companies can resume normal operations if they can meet safe workplace guidelines from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

In counties in Phase One, moving companies are still limited to only supporting a closing real estate transaction, or aiding a vulnerable person leaving an unsafe environment.

What you need to know:

• Movers must wear cloth face coverings while providing in-person services.
• All issues regarding worker safety and health are subject to enforcement action under L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Employers can request free COVID-19 prevention advice and help from DOSH.
• Moving companies must be able to meet all employer requirements before resuming normal operations.
• Employee workplace safety and health complaints may be submitted to the L&I DOSH Safety Call Center at 1-800-423-7233 or via email to adag235@lni.wa.gov.
• All other violations related to Proclamation 20-25 can be reported to the state.

If you have questions about how to comply with the employer requirements, submit them to the state’s Business Response Center.

Additional Resources

• The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission’s COVID-19 page;
• Washington’s COVID-19 website.