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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 16h

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 16h

Back injuries from improper lifting top the list of preventable workplace injuries.
One simple change can stop it from happening.
For more simple solutions visit: https://Lni.wa.gov/ErgonomicsMonth.
#GlobalErgonomicsMonth

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 3d

Register now for Northwest Agriculture Safety Day, Nov. 6, 2025.
https://www.gishab.org/NW-ASD2025
We're bringing safety and health classes in English and Spanish to the Skagit Valley.
#SafetyFirst

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 3d

Regístrese ahora para el Día de la Seguridad Agrícola del Noroeste, el 6 de noviembre de 2025.
https://web.cvent.com/event/0cf29623-dcb7-4d04-83a6-73feff4dbece/summary
Traeremos clases de seguridad y salud en inglés y español al valle de Skagit.
#SeguridadPrimero

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 5d

L&I offers a variety of online Workshops & Webinars-🤓
Grab your ☕ and join a morning webinar or
attend in the evening to learn about workers’ comp, worker rights, and biz essentials.
Browse webinars and sign up for a class that works for you.🫵
https://Lni.wa.gov/workshops-training

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 6d

Hazards in the orchard that can tip a tractor in an instant include driving in mud, running over irrigation lines, and debris left on the ground from pruning. Make sure the fruits of your labor don’t land you in the hospital or worse. Lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-topics/topics/tractor-safety

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 6d

It may be sweater weather or pumpkin spice season to you. To orchard workers, it’s apple harvest time! 124 million 40-pound boxes of apples are being picked in our state right now. #SafetyFirst #FarmSafety #KeepFarmsSafe

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 7d

L&I can work with financially distressed businesses to arrange a payment plan for workers' compensation premiums.

Employer Assistance Program

L&I will arrange a payment plan for workers' compensation premiums if a business is financially distressed due to the economy, natural disasters, or other serious problems..

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 7d

Employers: Time to file your 3rd quarter report by Oct. 31.
https://Lni.wa.gov/insurance/quarterly-reports/file-quarterly-reports

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 8d

Register now for Northwest Agriculture Safety Day, Nov. 6, 2025.
https://www.gishab.org/NW-ASD2025
We're bringing safety and health classes in English and Spanish to the Skagit Valley.
#SafetyFirst

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 8d

Regístrese ahora para el Día de la Seguridad Agrícola del Noroeste, el 6 de noviembre de 2025.
https://web.cvent.com/event/0cf29623-dcb7-4d04-83a6-73feff4dbece/summary
Traeremos clases de seguridad y salud en inglés y español al valle de Skagit.
#SeguridadPrimero

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 9d

Learn more at https://Lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/leave/paid-sick-leave/index and

Transportation Network Company Drivers' Rights

Transportation network company (TNC) drivers will have rights to minimum compensation rates, paid sick time, and retaliation and deactivation protections.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 9d

When a loved one is sick, it can be hard to keep your work-life balance. A change in Washington’s #paidsickleave law expands the definition of family member, meaning you can use paid time off in more circumstance, like to take a parent to the doctor. #laborrights #workersrights

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 12d

Choose three simple solutions to work on during Global Ergonomics Month.

Global Ergonomics Month

October is Global Ergonomics Month. During these 4 weeks Washington state employers will be invited to discover in our website ergonomics resources and tools you can use to prevent sprains and strains at your worksite and keep a healthy and safe workplace.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 12d

What’s the best way to reduce the risks for sprains and strains in the workplace? Ask your workers! They know better than anyone what tasks are hard on their bodies.
#Ergonomics #ErgonomicsMonth

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 12d

Elija tres de estas soluciones sencillas para implementar durante el Mes Mundial de la Ergonomía.

Mes Mundial de la Ergonomía

El 4 de octubre es el Mes de la Ergonomía. Durante estas 4 semanas, los empleadores del estado de Washington serán invitados a descubrir en nuestro sitio web recursos y herramientas ergonómicas que pueden utilizar para prevenir esguinces y distensiones en su lugar de trabajo y mantener un lugar de trabajo saludable y seguro.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 12d

¿Cuál es la mejor manera de reducir los riesgos de esguinces y torceduras en el lugar de trabajo? ¡Pregúntele a sus trabajadores! Ellos saben mejor que nadie cuales trabajos son pesados para el cuerpo.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 13d

We participated in the #GreatShakeOut today (right in the middle of a meeting), did you?
#ShakeOut #SafetyFirst

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 15d

Our friendly staff will go over the documents you need to register and how to fill out the paperwork.
You’ll learn about advertising rules, how to avoid contractor violations, and special rules for plumbing and electrical work.
Contact [email protected] for more info.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 15d

Thinking of becoming a #construction #contractor?
Learn how at a free L&I webinar this Thursday, Oct. 16 @ noon.
https://www.trumba.com/calendars/contractor-training-day

The Construction Contractor Overview explains why it’s important to register as a contractor with L&I.

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 15d

Want more info on the Electrical industry in Washington State?

Electrical Permits, Fees & Inspections

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 15d

Find out about openings for L&I electrical inspectors in the October edition of ⚡Electrical Currents⚡: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/Elc2510.pdf. Assessment tests are offered monthly in Spokane, Tumwater, and Tukwila.
#Electrical #Safety

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 16d

Can't make it this Wednesday? More, no-cost, virtual webinars will also be held during the noon hour on Wednesdays, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17.

To register, go to https://Lni.wa.gov/workshops-training and search in the “event title” box for Homeowners-Hire Smart!

Workshops and Training Center

L&I Workshops & Training Center featuring all L&I Workshops, Events and Webinars

Lni.wa.gov

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 16d

#Homeowners🏠: Find out how to hire contractors for your home remodel or repair at our free webinar at noon this Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Sign up now: https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&invite=0f49cmk48d1ev6nxyw1pcgg20u1364gkyku0m46f0vezr7bfdtn3

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) @lniwa.bsky.social · 19d

Si no nos vemos en la feria, obtenga consejos para contratar y compruebe si su contratista está registrado en L&I en

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