Safety Worker Fraud Federal Way roofer caught working while drawing disability payments. Read more. Cold Stress Tis the season for winter weather! Cold temperatures and increased wind speeds put workers at risk for cold stress and other weather-related hazards. Anyone working in the cold may be at risk. Access more resources and information […]
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Safety Hazard Alert for Fall Protection A new hazard alert from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended for employers and workers who use personal fall arrest systems positioned near exposed edges. Issued in response to separate fatalities involving workers whose fall protection lifelines were cut by exposed edges, the alert states that “any
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Safety Winter Weather is Here—Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Winter creates the perfect conditions for slips, trips and falls. So, to help avoid injury when walking on wet or slick surfaces, below are some simple tips. Read the full story. Wear boots or other slip-resistant footwear (bring your work shoes to change into once
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Safety Compliance and Citation News Evergreen State College was fined $135,000 for multiple asbestos violations. Learn more. Silica Dust Hazard Alert Stone fabrication workers at risk–Exposure to silica dust from cutting and grinding engineered stone countertops has caused severe lung disease to workers in Washington State. Learn more. Driver Safety Fall weather in the Pacific
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Safety Injured Worker Hospitalization If you’ve had an injured worker transported to a hospital, make sure to collect some information from the hospital before making the requisite call to OSHA or DOSH. First, has the worker been admitted and second, were they admitted for medical treatment or for observation. Learn more. Washington Administrative
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Safety National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12 Fires are one of the most feared hazards for families and businesses. Each year thousands of people die and billions of dollars are lost due to fires. (Read more) Halloween Health and Safety Tips Fall celebrations like Halloween are fun for children who dress up and
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Safety National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12 Fires are one of the most feared hazards for families and businesses. Each year thousands of people die and billions of dollars are lost due to fires. (Read more) Halloween Health and Safety Tips Fall celebrations like Halloween are fun for children who dress up and venture
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Safety RIP Safety Survey We would like to hear from you. Please take 30-seconds to complete the GRIP SAFETY SURVEY and let us know what is important to you and your business. Hazard Alert Review the roles, responsibilities and procedures during the erecting and dismantling of tower cranes. (Download the PDF) The
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Safety The Great Shakeout Checkout how you and your business can actively prepare and participate in the upcoming Great Shakeout. (Read More) Earthquake Quick Tips What should I do in an earthquake? (Read More) National Preparedness September is National Preparedness Month. (Read More) 2019 Governors Industrial Safety and Health Conference Sept 23-24th Did
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