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…
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…
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…
Ensuring a safe work environment Ensuring a safe work environment is a duty a that all workers and management share. The safety of those working around you is in your hands. Unsafe choices can injure both you and your coworkers. …
Ensuring a safe work environment is a duty a that all workers and management share. The safety of those working around you is in your hands. Unsafe choices can injure both you and your coworkers. Everyone shares the defense against…
Learn about OSHA 300 record keeping in this webinar! Most employers must record injuries on the OSHA 300 Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, as well as the OSHA 301 Incident Report. Learn what is recordable,…
Electricity is a very useful tool, but it can also be very dangerous. Caution and respect must always be applied when working with any hazardous form of energy. Portable power tools: On construction sites, portable power tools with…
If you are in one of the following retro groups, your annual retro freeze date is approaching quickly on September 30th, 2019: SMART Advantage PITB Elite PITB Platinum Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained The freeze date is…
Top Ten OSHA 300 Questions 1. When do the OSHA incident reports (301) and logs (300) need to be filled in? You must fill in the OSHA incident report and log within 7 days of a recordable incident. It…
A look Back at 2018: 13 Fatal Lessons to Learn From The fatalities listed below are only 13 of the 67 deaths that occurred as a result of industrial injuries in Washington State in 2018. There is a common…