Industry News

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 ar... Read More

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 wel... Read More

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 whe... Read More

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 ... Read More

“Help me, help you….” – Jerry McGuire As we continue to meet with and assist ABC members, we notice trends when it comes to Worker’s Compensation Claims and overall Sa... Read More

Laying the groundwork for a strong safety culture   Last month’s safety article discussed the importance of Hiring Practices and how this can affect your risk to potential workers&rsquo... Read More

Hiring practices are Key to a Healthy Workforce   One of the key elements of a strong safety culture is understanding how proper staffing and hiring practices can affect your risk to potentia... Read More

Workers Compensation Reporting Guidelines February 1st is coming up, which is the day that employers must post their OSHA 300A. Completing an OSHA log is required by all employers that have at least... Read More

Cold Weather Injuries As the weather in Washington turns colder, employers should be aware of the dangers the cold temperatures can have on their employees. Cold stress injuries occur when a person ... Read More

For years, Labor and Industries (L&I) has run the Preferred Worker Program which provided benefits to employers that hire injured workers. This program has helped those with permanent restrictions... Read More