Register for helpful workshop on state regulations
Three state agencies have scheduled an Aug. 21 workshop in Tacoma to educate businesses on state regulations that might apply to them. The two-hour event at the La Quinta Inn,…
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Deadline extended to Aug. 1 for America’s Safest Companies contest
Organizers have extended an applications deadline until Aug. 1 to compete in America’s Safest Companies contest. Companies must demonstrate support from leadership, employee involvement, innovation and injury and illness rates…
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Talking about near misses could save lives
It’s a good idea for employees to talk about accidents that almost happen. It gives you and your manager a chance to possibly correct a hazard or review how to…
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It’s National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month as proclaimed annually by the National Safety Council. The celebration is a great reason to double-check your company’s safety procedures to make sure you and…
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We double check injury claims to protect our customers
RS Claims Analyst Brigitte Le Vie shared her experience working a recent injury claim that makes an important point about the service our staff provides. An employee filed a workers’…
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What retailers should know about soliciting for charities and social causes
Retailers are increasingly soliciting charitable donations or sharing a portion of their sales with charities or social causes. You might have noticed this trend if a sales clerk ever asked…
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Do you ‘Gemba’?
Various management styles can either promote or neglect safety and help to prevent injuries on the job. We recently came across part of Toyota’s production management strategy that might be…
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Safety considerations with foreign-born Latino workers
Companies in Washington State are increasingly working with Spanish-speaking employees, some of whom are foreign-born. In recognition of this, Washington Retail is developing its SAFEME safety training app for Spanish…
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Did you know?
Whether you sit or stand at work, companies are paying more attention to what will keep you productive. Will your office chair help prevent injury? Does the floor you stand…
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Applications are open to become one of America’s safest companies
The occupational safety and health magazine EHS Today is accepting applications to be named one of America’s safest companies for 2019. Applications are open until July 15. Since 2002, more…
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Claims management means checking and rechecking
Retail Services not only processes claims, but our staff also investigates to establish that injury claims are valid. The savings from illegitimate claims help RS keep workers’ comp insurance rates…
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We offer customized workers’ comp summary reports
Enrolling in the RETRO program gives companies the best protection against workers’ compensation rate increases. Workers’ Compensation premium taxes, paid by companies in Washington, are among the largest expenses a…
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