Do you keep a safety bulletin board? The Washington Administrative Code requires every fixed workplace (establishment) that has eight or more employees to install and maintain a safety bulletin board. Post information which can include the following:…
Winter is on its way. That can mean fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads, and poor visibility. Winter conditions present more challenges for pedestrians, drivers, and vehicle operators. There are some simple precautions you can take to minimize the…
Closed. Final and binding. Or is it?!? Claim closure is always our goal, but did you know that claims can be reopened? It’s true that a claim can be reopened within 7 years of the date the claim was…
Stay Safe at All Hours When you find yourself alone in the workplace because you: work early or late hours, work at mobile remote sites, provide services on the go, You must keep yourself safe by following your own…
Making Light-Duty Really Work for Everyone We wrote last week about the incredible benefits of light-duty work in Washington state, but there are some challenges. First off, the clock is ticking, so it’s important to coordinate a light-duty…
Basic Safety Rules Think of these as your nine commandments. The most complex safety topics boil down to these simple safety rules. Always wear your seatbelt when in a vehicle or heavy equipment. Seatbelts are critical to preventing serious…
Back Injuries and Prevention Back injuries are some of the most prevalent and hardest-to-prevent injuries on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account…
How to Save Money on Workers’ Comp Claims Using Washington’s “Stay-at-Work” Program No matter if you’re a business owner, HR professional, or supervisor, your workdays are busy. Usually it’s hard enough to check off everything on your to-do…
Job Hazard Analyses Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) are an important safety tool to help prevent injuries. If you are not utilizing this tool, you may want to think to incorporate it into your safety plan. A JHA gives…
The Importance of Reporting All Injuries There are many reasons why you should report any type of injury to your supervisor. The most important reason is to make sure the root cause or hazard is made safe for…
