We’re doubling down on #safety!  Join us for Maritime ⚓ and Construction 👷 Safety Days, April 1 & 2, @WashingtonStateFair events center.  Attend both events and save some dough-- there will be scones! ☕ Register:  https://web.cvent.com/event/7e92e994-562f-4c5e-a644-9126129d738d/summary

Have a great idea to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses or fatalities?  L&I’s SHIP grant program is accepting applications for a new round of #grants.  To learn more and apply, visit: https://Lni.wa.gov/SHIP or call 360-902-5588.

🔎Uncovered: Workers’ comp #fraud by local employee of two out-of-state employers. An Arlington man who worked for two out-of-state companies is facing a theft charge in connection with a Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) workers’ compensation fraud investigation.

Standup 4 Grain Safety is next week! Join us for FREE daily webinars demonstrating how small changes can make big impacts in reducing hazards and improving safety in your workplace.  Register: https://standup4grainsafety.org #Standup4GrainSafety

Have you ever started a job with only partial instructions? To do your job safely, you need complete information. Don't be shy to ask for details about work procedures and safety precautions. It isn't dumb to ask questions; it's dumb not to. #safetyfirst #workplacesafety

Every year L&I honors workers who go above and beyond the call of their normal duties to save someone's life on the job.  The winners come from public nominations, and we need YOU to share stories from the past year about #lifesavers you work with or know!  #lifesavingawards

Take safety to new heights during #LadderSafetyMonth. 🪜 Learn these simple rules for #ladder safety and remember, for every 4 feet of ladder height, the base should be 1 foot away from the wall. Lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-topics/topics/ladder-safety #SafetyFirst

We’re doubling down on #safety!  Join us for Maritime ⚓ and Construction 👷 Safety Days, April 1 & 2, @WashingtonStateFair events center.  Attend both events and save some dough-- there will be scones! ☕ Register:  https://web.cvent.com/event/7e92e994-562f-4c5e-a644-9126129d738d/summary

Taking Shortcuts? Make sure time-savers don't risk safety ⚠️ at work. Decisions for speed and efficiencies shouldn't compromise safety of #employees. Lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-topics/search-by-topic #NoShortcuts #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #StaySafe

#DYK L&I offers a variety of workshops & webinars?  Join a 7 a.m. Essentials for Business webinar with your cup of coffee or attend in the evening and learn about workers’ comp. Browse our webinar calendar and sign up for a time that works best for you.  https://Lni.wa.gov/workshops-training

🍎Empieza el brote de las flores que se convertirán en fruta🍏pronto los trabajadores subirán hasta lo alto en las escaleras 🪜para cosechar los cultivos de este año.

🍎From flowers to fruits🍏soon workers will climb high atop ladders 🪜to pick this year's crops. Now is the perfect time to check your ladders for defects and review these tips to keep you on your feet this growing season. #LadderSafetyMonth #WashingtonAgricultureMonth (1/2)👇

⚡The March edition of L&I’s Electrical Currents is out! ⚡ - Work experience and classroom instruction exceptions for becoming a journey-level electrician end July 1.  - Also: information on a proposed fee increase. https://Lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/Elc2603.pdf #Electrical #Safety

#DaylightSavingTime change in the spring can increase risks of workplace injuries and health issues on Mondays following the time change. Check out these tips on fatigue at work: https://osha.gov/worker-fatigue  #WorkplaceSafety #FatigueManagement #HealthAndSafety #SafetyFirst

We’re doubling down on #safety!  Join us for Maritime ⚓ and Construction 👷 Safety Days, April 1 & 2, @WashingtonStateFair events center.  Attend both events and save some dough-- there will be scones! ☕ Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/82d9bd6f-4421-49da-a1db-b0924eec35e0/summary

An Oregon manufacturing company's boiler exploded recently.  There were no injuries. It's a good reminder for businesses to check their boilers.  More information below.

👷‍♀️We're celebrating #WomenInConstructionWeek by recognizing strides the building industry is making at becoming more gender-inclusive. Washington state law now requires employers to provide construction workers with additional resources on the job such as: (1/2)

It’s #LadderSafetyMonth! 🪜 Got a smart phone📱? You’re just a tap away from an easy way to stay on top of your ladder game! Not sure if your ladder is at a safe angle? 🤔 Measure it right on your phone. 📐 Download the app today! 📲 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/falls/ladder/ladder-safety-app.html

El derrumbe de techo de un apartamento en un complejo de University Place fue solo el comienzo de los problemas. Ahora, Labor e Industrias ha multado a Dobler Management Company con casi $200,000 por exponer a trabajadores e inquilinos al #asbesto.

A ceiling collapse in a University Place apartment was just the start of problems. Now, L&I has fined Dobler Management Company nearly $200,000 for exposing workers and tenants to #asbestos found in the popcorn ceiling material.

Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first home security system, launching an industry that now protects homes and workplaces alike. Today, Marie is recognized for breaking down barriers for underrepresented populations in STEM fields.  #BlackHistoryMonth

Charles R. Drew, a surgeon and medical researcher, helped develop early blood banks.  Dr. Drew became the first African American surgeon to serve as an examiner on the American Board of Surgery.  His  innovations continue to save countless lives every day. #BlackHistoryMonth

A public hearing on a 6.51% increase affecting the Electrical Program and other services at 9 a.m. on March 12.  February Electrical Currents includes details, and how to attend.  Also: How to prepare for a virtual electrical inspection. https://Lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/Elc2602.pdf

Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country with work-related deaths seven times higher than in other industries.  It's not too late! Register online for Agriculture Safety Day Feb. 25 or tomorrow in person.  https://GISHAB.org/ASD2026   #FarmSafety #SafetyFirst

Alice’s invention using natural gas helped pave the way for the heating systems we use today. She even devised a way for her system to vary the temperatures in each room of a building. This helped set the stage for temperature controls used in modern systems. #blackhistorymonth

我们的外展团队参与西塔科的健康展览会为多语言社区，包含普通话和韩文，提供有关劳工权利相关的资讯。 欢迎联系我们参与您的下一次社区活动 https://Lni.wa.gov/ChineseSimplified #L&I #ConnectWithUs  #与我们连接 #MinimumWage  #最低工资 #CommunityOutreach  #社区外展 #KingCounty  #金县

Regístrese ahora para el Día de la Seguridad en la Agricultura, el cual se llevará a cabo el 25 de febrero de 2026, en la ciudad de Wenatchee. Habrá 20 participantes presentes con exhibiciones. Habrá quince sesiones disponibles tanto en inglés como en español.

Register now for Agriculture Safety Day in Wenatchee, Feb. 25, 2026.  Twenty exhibitors will be on hand. Fifteen sessions will be available in both English and Spanish.  https://web.cvent.com/event/a6d58f0e-bf72-4a3c-93b2-00cb4df35148/summary for more details on the sessions and to register.

我們的外展團隊參與西塔科的健康展覽會為多語言社區，包含韓文和國語，提供有關勞工權利的資訊。 歡迎聯繫我們參與您的下一次社區活動 https://Lni.wa.gov/ChineseTraditional #L&I #華盛頓州勞工及工業部門 #ConnectWithUs #與我們連接 #MinimumWage  #最低工資  #CommunityOutreach #社區外展 #KingCounty #金郡

Happy International Mother Language Day! February 21 is International Mother Language Day! Here at L&I, we’re celebrating the many languages that connect our communities.  #L&I #LanguageAccess #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #WashingtonState #WorkerRights

Alexander Miles’ automatic elevator door invention drastically reduced the risk of people falling through open doors, which led to terrible accidents.  Today, elevators are safer than ever for the people who ride them and the workers who service them. #BlackHistoryMonth

L&I 아웃리치 팀이 시택에서 열린 건강박람회에 참석해 한국어 중국어를 포함한 다양한 언어 자료들로 근로자의 권리에 대해 알렸다. 여러분의  커뮤니티 이벤트에 초대하시려면 저희에게 연락주세요. https://Lni.wa.gov/Korean #저희에게 연락주세요  # 커뮤니티 아웃리치

Russ Youngstrom dedicated the last 30 years of his life promoting workplace safety from a wheelchair. With his wife, Laurel, by his side Russ told his story to thousands of workers across the country about the day he unhooked his safety gear before falling from a scaffolding.

Our outreach team joined the Health & Wellness Fair in #SeaTac to share resources on worker rights in #Chinese and #Korean. #ConnectWithUs to partner at your next community event!  https://Lni.wa.gov/ConnectWithUs #MinimumWage   #CommunityOutreach   #KingCounty  #Mandarin #Workers

Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country with work-related deaths seven times higher than in other industries.  Register for Agriculture Safety Day Feb. 25 and get your work culture rooted in safety.  https://GISHAB.org/ASD2026   #FarmSafety #SafetyFirst

A Puget Sound asbestos removal contractor faces more than $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing workers to 3,000 square feet of toxic debris.  https://Lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/26-03

Un contratista que se dedica a la eliminación de asbesto en el área de Puget Sound enfrenta más de $200,000 dólares en multas por exponer deliberadamente a los trabajadores a 3,000 pies cuadrados de escombros tóxicos.  https://Lni.wa.gov/es/news-events/article/26-03

Have a safe, healthy & happy holiday! All L&I offices will be closed for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 16th. We will open again as usual on Tuesday, Feb. 17th.

Register now for Agriculture Safety Day in Wenatchee, Feb. 25, 2026.  Twenty exhibitors will be on hand. Fifteen sessions will be available in both English and Spanish.  https://web.cvent.com/event/a6d58f0e-bf72-4a3c-93b2-00cb4df35148/summary for more details on the sessions and to register.

Regístrese ahora para el Día de la Seguridad en la Agricultura, el cual se llevará a cabo el 25 de febrero de 2026, en la ciudad de Wenatchee. Habrá 20 participantes presentes con exhibiciones. Habrá quince sesiones disponibles tanto en inglés como en español.

Garrett Morgan invented the “safety hood smoke protection device,” which saved many lives.  The International Association of Fire Chiefs awarded him a gold medal.  Devices like these protect workers from smoke, ammonia, and contaminants, helping lower risk and keep workers safe.

Дізнайтеся про свої права працівника штату Вашингтон ! Запрошуємо Вас відвідати БЕЗКОШТОВНИЙ ярмарок громадських  ресурсів L&I для населення у місті Ванкувер , штат Вашингтон , де Ви зможете отримати інформацію про:

Know Your Rights as a Washington Worker!   Join L&I at the FREE Community Resource Fair in Vancouver, WA and learn about: ✅Getting paid ✅Working safely ✅What to do if you’re injured at work ✅And much more! #VancouverCommunityLibrary #Multilingual #Outreach #WorkerRights

Ознакомься со своими правами работника штата Вашингтон! Приходите на БЕСПЛАТНУЮ L&I ярмарку ресурсов для населения в Ванкувере штата Вашингтон и получите следующую информацию: ✅ получение зароботной платы  ✅ безопасные условия труда ✅ что делать в случае травмы на работе

¡Conoce tus derechos como trabajador en Washington! Acompaña a L&I en la Feria de Recursos Comunitarios GRATUITA en Vancouver y conoce más sobre: ✅ Pagos de salarios ✅ Seguridad en el trabajo ✅ Qué hacer si te lastimas en el trabajo ✅ ¡Y mucho más!

Employers: Save money💰! Prevent injuries🤕! Control industrial insurance costs🤑?! Learn directly from our risk management and safety consultants at this free in-person workshop. Wed., Feb. 11 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,Tukwila. Gain a better understanding of everything L&I.

Every year L&I honors workers who go above and beyond the call of their normal duties to save someone's life on the job.  The winners come from public nominations, and we need YOU to share stories from the past year about #lifesavers you work with or know!  #lifesavingawards

L&I strives to eliminate the gender pay gap by enforcing the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.  In most cases, people doing the same job must be paid the same. Learn more at: https://Lni.wa.gov/EqualPay. L&I, protecting workers every day. #equalpay

Most businesses are required to post their OSHA Log summary from February 1st to April 30th.  This summary must be posted where notices to employees are customarily posted, like next to the required posters for your workplace. #SafetyFirst

Register now for Agriculture Safety Day in Wenatchee, Feb. 25, 2026.  Twenty exhibitors will be on hand. Fifteen sessions will be available in both English and Spanish.  https://web.cvent.com/event/a6d58f0e-bf72-4a3c-93b2-00cb4df35148/summary for more details on the sessions and to register.