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Preventing Violence and Active Shooters

3.15.2019
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Washington state has sadly had its share of active shooter incidents in recent years. These receive lots of media attention and are just one potential type of workplace violence that can occur. Violence often occurs without warning, but there…

First Aid for People with Diabetes

3.8.2019
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With six million people using insulin in the United States, the incidence of too much or too little insulin is a common, life-threatening occurrence. You are at the jobsite working on a 12 foot high scaffold. Your co-worker suddenly…

What To Do After a Serious Injury

3.8.2019
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It’s a call no business owner or manager want to receive: “There’s been an accident and the injuries are very serious.” Immediately, your mind starts racing with thoughts of the employee and the family, but also your other…

Injury Prevention

3.1.2019
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Think safe! Stay safe! Work safe! These messages are all around us, but how do we put them into action? If you’re looking for ideas to improve workplace safety, start with these 3 tips for injury prevention: 1.…

Stretch and Flex

3.1.2019
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Musculoskeletal Disorders account for the largest number of all workplace injuries (primarily in construction). These injuries can result from years of accumulated stress on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. A few minutes of early morning stretching, can make…

The Bite - Working With and Around Large Equipment and Vehicles

2.22.2019
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Working with and Around Large Equipment and Vehicles Over the past few years, many fatalities have occurred when workers were caught in “The Bite” and crushed to death on the job-site. The Bite is when a worker is caught…

How to Use the E-Verify Online System

2.22.2019
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Many of our clients have questions about E-Verify, the online system provided by the federal government for checking a new hire’s eligibility to work in the US. Here are the most common questions we receive about this very valuable, free…

How the Workers’ Comp Claim Process Works

2.15.2019
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When a workplace accident occurs, it can be a stressful and scary situation for both your injured employee and you, the employer. The employee is injured, potentially can’t work, and is worried about how they can pay bills. The…

Lessons from a Catastrophic Fall

2.15.2019
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Tired of another toolbox topic? This one can save your life so listen up and do your homework if you do not know the answers about today’s topic. Let me tell you a story— A roofing company hired…

Recommendations for Icy Conditions

2.8.2019
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As you already know, we are expecting significant snow and ice the next few days. Here are some quick precautions to help reduce the likelihood of injuries: Clear walking surfaces of snow and ice, spread deicer, and salt multiple…