Cold weather and environments pose many hazards to employees. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. An environment that is considered “cold” depends on the region of the country and the individual. Each…
Act now to maximize your retro refund potential On April 3, L&I will take a snapshot of claims expenses for employers in the following retros: PITB Transportation SMART A-Team SMART Dream Team Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained This is…
How does attitude affect your work and safety on the job? What is your attitude today? If you are generally a negative person, what effects would a more positive attitude have on your life and on your work? Positive Attitude…
OSHA 300 Electronic Reporting for 2020 Understanding government regulations is tough enough, but it gets even tougher when the government asks for a report. How is a small business supposed to keep up? 🙄 OSHA launched its online…
Computers are as common in the workplace as telephones. We use them for everything: creating letters and forms, writing reports, editing, email, and surfing the Web. Computers require our hands and arms to be used more than ever. Repeating the…
Worker safety is important on any construction job. Working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. Accidents occur not only to those building roofs, but also people maintaining, cleaning,…
Each fall, L&I announces its proposed rates for the upcoming year. The average rates for 2020 are down slightly with a decrease of 0.8%. It’s good news, but it’s important to understand what that really means; overall, it’s only about…
Cold Stress Working under cold conditions can lead to injuries or health effects, which are collectively known as cold stress. Construction workers may experience cold stress when working: Outdoors on a cold day. In a refrigerated room. In an…
Minimum Wage for 2020 We review the state-wide minimum wage as well as the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. Washington state minimum wage for 2020 The state-wide minimum wage takes the biggest overall jump,…
In many worksite situations, workers are at risk for engulfment hazards. Engulfment results when a worker is buried by materials such as soil, sand, gravel, sawdust, seed, grain or flour. Engulfment can also include liquid such as water or a…
