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Hazard Communication Rule
What is the Hazard Communication rule? The Hazard Communication rule requires you — the employer — to inform and train your employees about hazardous chemicals in your workplace. Note: Washington
Employee Safety Alert Systems for Hotels
Here’s a quick overview of technology options that can help Seattle hotels comply with Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 14.25, which concerns hotel employees’ health and safety. SMC 14.25 has been
Workplace Violence
Workplace violence can happen anywhere at any time. It can involve a single victim, such as the apartment manager stabbed to death in Everett in July 2010. It can involve
Workers’ Compensation
What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation (industrial insurance) coverage protects both workers and employers from the financial impact of a work-related injury or occupational disease. It pays for injured workers’
Personal Chefs
Personal chefs are independent contractors (not employees) that prepare food in private homes for consumption by household members. Personal chefs may also prepare meals for social events, such as dinner
More Favorable Laws
When is federal law applied over state law? If there are differences between federal and state laws or rules governing wages, hours and working conditions, the standard more favorable or
Washington State Minimum Wage (Initiative 1433)
Resources, FAQ, and Help I-1433 increased the minimum wage statewide to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 (with the exception of Seattle which went up to $15). It also
National Restaurant Association Protects Debit Swipe-fee Provisions
Recently, the National Restaurant Association joined forces with dozens of other restaurant groups to launch a campaign against repealing debit swipe-fee protections under the Durbin Amendment. As of May 26
Bed Bugs: Learn What To Do
The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest. Although these bugs are called “bed bugs” they are not exclusively found in beds. They travel on people. People
Paid sick leave requirements
Starting January 1, 2018, employers in Washington will be required to provide their employees with paid sick leave. Accrual Paid sick leave shall accrue at a minimum rate of one
Doing the Right Thing the Right Way: A Road Map to Workplace Safety
By Paul Schlienz No matter what you do, there is always the potential for something to go wrong in life and in work environments. Employers who accept this fact know
Oily Rags Can Be Lethal: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family
Oily Rags Can Be Lethal: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family By Brad Tower Christmas 2016 was the first since the death of my three children. Ben, Maddy and Sam were
Fire Prevention
Restaurants—with their open flames, hot equipment, electrical connections, cooking oils, cleaning chemicals and paper products—have all the ingredients for a fire to flame out of control. Nearly 8,000 eating and
Food Trucks & Trailers
Step 1 – Check to See If You Have a Food Truck Does your food truck or trailer require an L&I inspection? If it does, you must get the inspection