Download an e-book on creating a safer, drug-free workplace
The software company Avetta is offering a free download of an e-book that outlines ways to prepare workplaces for the rising threat of opioids and other drugs. The online site…
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Essay explains how to create an effective safety culture
A recent issue of EHS Today carries an essay by an author who recently attended the National Safety Congress meeting. Headlined “We’re all in This Safety Thing Together,” author Dave…
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Did you know?
The strain of performing a task repetitively during one shift or over a period of days, weeks, months and sometimes years can cause chronic ergonomic-related injuries. Take breaks to avoid…
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L&I will issue new lead handling rules in the spring
Labor & Industries reports that it expects to release a draft of new work rules for handling lead early next year. This is an examination that L&I first began considering…
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Seminar reveals new employment requirements from case law
Navigating labor and employment laws is becoming an increasingly complex task for employers of all sizes. For this reason, Washington Retail co-sponsored a “Best Practices for Best Employers Labor and…
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RS analyst reverses questionable injury claim
Our claims analysts sometimes challenge medical claims even when an employer supports an employee who thinks they got injured on the job. Claims analyst Brigitte Le Vie took a claim…
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Claims Manager helps company limit liability
The more than 100 combined years of injury claims experience on the Retail Services staff can be useful in ensuring that cases are processed with integrity. Claims Administration Manager Nancy…
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Washington proves a model for Connecticut in return-to-work programs
Director of Business Development Terry Hopsecger recently spotted an interesting item in compwire.com including praise for Washington State’s return-to-work program for injured workers. It turns out that based on Washington’s…
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Labor & Industries executive to serve on national committee
The U.S. Department of Labor has selected Anne Soiza, Assistant Director of L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, to serve on a related national advisory committee. The Secretary of…
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Stay-at-Work program passes a key milestone
We are happy to announce that we have recovered more than $500,000 in “Stay-at-Work” reimbursements for our members. The program offers participants a reimbursement on wages paid to a worker…
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RS limits a questionable injury claim
Retail Services works with an attorney who can be called in to assist with appeals of questionable injury claims. This strategy often can help limit benefits extended on claims with…
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Webinar on accident prevention plans on Oct. 9
Retail Services is continuing its free series of safety basics webinars with an October 9 presentation regarding accident prevention plans. Safety Specialist Rick Means will explain why you must have…
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