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As the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, we as leaders play a critical role in protecting workers and communicating accurately and effectively about the risks.  These are recommendations based off current information, and I encourage you all to stay informed and to continue to have open discussions with your crew.   Minimize Chance for Exposure and Adhere to Standard Precautions Ensure jobsite policies and practices are in place to minimize exposures

This is an unprecedented time and things are changing at breakneck speed. We wanted to put together some information that offer some best practices – particularly for workers in the field as well as links to resources that will keep you up to date as things are changing rapidly.  These are recommendations based off current information, and we encourage you all to stay informed and to continue to have open discussions with your crew. Why?   It is our responsibility to inform o

Aspire is looking out for contractors. This article is to help to provide insight on how the COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, will be handled by L&I. We have received numerous calls and emails about whether workers’ compensation claims can be filed for exposure to the virus on the worksite. Labor and Industries has defined how they view infectious diseases, and while they have not specifically named COVID-19, based on the examples they use (Influenza, H1N1, MERS, SARS) we anticipat

As we enter the hottest part of the year here in the Northwest, it’s important to review heat related illnesses.  Heat stroke is the most serious, but heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash can also be avoided with planning and preparation.  A complete heat illness prevention program should be established that provides training about the hazards leading to heat stress and how to prevent them. Precautions you should take include providing plenty of cool water for workers o