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Bloodborne Pathogens

WebBloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can spread from a sick person to others through exposure to blood and body fluids. Examples include: Hepatitis B and C virus. …

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Mental Health In The Workplace

WebMental health has numerous and cascading effects on workers and their families, business productivity, the bottom-line for businesses, and the economy. The Bureau of Labor …

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Safety & Health

WebSHARP (Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention) is a workplace safety and health research and prevention program within Washington State’s …

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Medical Benefits

WebMedical Benefits. Medical Care. If your workers’ compensation claim is approved, L&I or your self-insured employer will cover medical bills directly related to your injury until your …

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Workplace Injuries & Fatalities

WebEmployers covered by recordkeeping rules are required to record workplace injuries and illnesses (including work-related COVID-19 illnesses) on an OSHA 300 log.In addition, you can use this information to find and fix hazards affecting your workers and refine your workplace health and safety programs.. You must post the annual summary portion of …

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Keeping Special Education Paraprofessionals Safe …

WebBE AWARE THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) • Ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public …

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Independent Medical Exams and Impairment Rating …

WebAn independent medical examination (IME) is an objective medical-legal examination requested (by L&I or self-insurer) to establish medical findings, opinions, and conclusions …

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Suicide Prevention Resources

WebSuicide Prevention Resources. Organizational commitment to workplace mental health and well-being helps to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and increases access to critical resources. Join in workplace suicide prevention efforts by raising awareness and providing resources that could make a difference. Like other workplace fatalities, there

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A History of Worker Safety and Health

WebThe original constitution stated: “The legislature shall pass necessary laws for the protection of persons working in mines, factories and other employments dangerous to life or deleterious to health; and fix pains and penalties for the enforcement of the same.”. Washington State’s first workplace safety and health rules followed in 1923.

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Create a Safety & Health Program

WebA workplace safety program is based on the hazards you have identified in your workplace and the safety methods you’ve chosen to manage those hazards.. An Accident …

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Accident Prevention Program (APP)

WebRules. Accident Prevention Program (most employers) (WAC 296-800-140) Construction APP (WAC 296-155-110) Agriculture APP (WAC 296-307, Part B) Fire Fighters APP (WAC 296-305-01505) Logging APP (WAC 296-54-515) Outdoor Heat Exposure (addendum to APP) WAC 296-62-09539. Videos.

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ProviderOne Guides and Resources

WebGuides and Resources. Individual billing: A provider who is a sole proprietor and submits their own bills. Servicing provider: A provider who works for an entity who bills on their behalf. Group: An organization of individual providers who offer services. You'll need to link at least one servicing provider when creating your group account.

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Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference

WebEvery year the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference (GISHC) offers 2 days of training and education, providing the latest tools, technologies and strategies for …

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Labor and Industries at WorkSource

WebVisit your local WorkSource Center to connect with an L&I Vocational Services Specialist who can help navigate your return to work after a workplace injury.

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Environmental Hazards

WebEnvironmental Hazards. Overview. The safety and health rules and resources available here can help you strengthen your safety program and prevent hazards that can cause injuries and illnesses. Environmental Hazards the safety and health rules and resources available here can help you strengthen your safety program and prevent hazards.

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