L&I’s Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP) grant program is taking applications for a $175,000 grant to implement ideas to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. It also provides grants to implement innovative return-to-work programs for injured workers.

45 L&I safety staff went to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attack. They helped recovery and cleanup workers stay safe on the job.  We talked with four of them about what they did and what has stayed with them. Check it out on our YouTube page:

They went to Ground Zero. 25 years later, they look back.

Following the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, the Washington State Depart...

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Jon Taff, of Arlington, will pay nearly $53,650 and serve 30 days of home monitoring for workers’ comp fraud. He pled guilty Sept. 4 to second-degree theft in Snohomish County. Read the full story at https://lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/26-04.

L&I uncovers workers’ comp fraud by local employee of two out-of-state employers

A news release from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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#Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry. On Monday, Sept. 14, L&I is joining construction workers, employers, and organizations across the country for the Construction Suicide Prevention Week National Stand-Down.

Hire smart! Protect yourself when hiring a contractor to work on your home. - Get at least three written bids. - Hire a contractor who's registered with L&I. - Never pay in full until you're satisfied with the job. Get tips at https://ProtectMyHome.net.  Don't get #scammed!

Own a small business in Washington? Want to understand employer requirements, how to hire employees, and more? L&I’s Small Business Office can help!   https://Lni.wa.gov/SmallBusiness Call: (800) 987-0145 or email: SmallBusiness@Lni.wa.gov. #smallbiz

Have a happy and safe Labor Day! All L&I offices will be closed on Monday 9/7 and will open again Tuesday 9/8.

Meet an astronaut and take your safety game to new heights at the 75th annual Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Tacoma. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/b18c577f-bd0c-498b-a3a7-e5dfd2435e2a/summary #SafetyFirst

A safe business is a successful business! L&I's Consultation Program provides confidential, free, professional advice & assistance to Washington businesses. Schedule your consultation today: https://Lni.wa.gov/Consultations #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyFirst

Hire smart! Protect yourself when hiring a contractor to work on your home. - Get at least three written bids. - Hire a contractor who's registered with L&I. - Never pay in full until you're satisfied with the job. Get tips at https://ProtectMyHome.net.  Don't get #scammed!

County fair and amusement ride season is in full swing! If anything about an attraction causes concern, don’t get on it. For a list of things you can do to check if a ride is safe, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/AmusementRides Be safe and have fun out there!

L&I’s Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP) grant program is taking applications for a $175,000 grant to implement ideas to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. It also provides grants to implement innovative return-to-work programs for injured workers.

Inhaling #silica dust can cause an irreversible, incurable, and potentially fatal lung disease. Workers who manufacture, fabricate, finish, or install artificial stone countertops need to read this Hazard Alert.

Our investigation into a March complaint at the Nippon Dynawave mill in #Longview--unrelated to the May 26 fatal tank failure--found that the company did not document their safety plans or keep required records relating to an ammonia tank used to treat wastewater at the facility.

Claudia, an L&I staff member, grew up watching telenovelas. Now she's made one to warn Washington workers about heat illness. #HeatSafety #SeguridadLaboral #Telenovela #WorkplaceSafety #WashingtonState

Los propietarios que estén reconstruyendo sus viviendas tras los daños causados por los incendios de esta temporada deben asegurarse de informarse bien sobre el contratista antes de tomar una decisión o de pagar nada.👇

So many homeowners are starting the process to rebuild after the devastating #Spokane and #Okanogan fires. L&I is here to help you avoid contractor scams that are all too common!👇

Own a small business in Washington? Want to understand employer requirements, how to hire employees, and more? L&I’s Small Business Office can help!   https://Lni.wa.gov/SmallBusiness Call: (800) 987-0145 or email: SmallBusiness@Lni.wa.gov. #smallbiz

El calor puede volverse peligroso antes de que uno se dé cuenta. No se pierda "El Calor Me Traicionó", una telenovela basada en un peligro real para la salud. ¡El episodio 1 ya está disponible! Enlace al vídeo completo en los comentarios.

Jennifer Schrader with Family Legacy Painting on Whidbey Island needed her contractor’s license renewed with L&I.  She used https://Lni.wa.gov/SkipTheLine.  Then, L&I called her, got the license renewed over the phone, saving herself a ferry ride and fighting traffic. #contractors

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

When workers actively engage in safety efforts, they're more likely to follow protocols, identify hazards and contribute to a culture prioritizing well-being. Nucor Corporation steel mill workers show us how it's done.   #SafeAndSoundWeek

Join L&I, along with thousands of workers in Washington State and across the country, for Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2026. Register now! https://www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek/ #SafeAndSoundWeek

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The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

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When wildfire reaches your doorstep, the last thing you need to worry about is your paycheck. In Washington, workers can use paid sick leave if your workplace OR your childcare/school closes because of a declared emergency. That includes if you are under a mandatory evacuation order.

Cuando un incendio forestal llega a las puertas de su casa, lo último que usted necesita de que preocuparse es de su cheque de pago.

Employers affected by Washington #wildfires may qualify for a delay in paying their workers’ compensation premiums. L&I’s Employer Assistance Program offers relief to businesses impacted by natural disasters: https://www.lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/employer-assistance-program

Esta semana, las temperaturas van a llegar a los 90 oF grados en el lado oeste de Washington y se espera que van a llegar arriba de los 100 oF grados en el lado este del estado. Acuérdese de tomar suficiente agua y tomar descansos bajo la sombra cuando esté trabajando al aire libre.

The oldest steam-operated boiler in the state belongs to Fred Schultz, of Woodland, with his 1901 Case tractor. This year, the L&I Boiler Program celebrates its 75th anniversary of being signed into law. Businesses should make sure their boilers receive regular inspections.

Smoke from catastrophic wildfires in #Spokane and #Okanagan are creating dangerous conditions for outdoor workers. When AQI is above 101, employers must provide respirators to workers for voluntary use! An N95 is best. Be #SmokeReady #SinlahekinFire #FairviewFire #AutumnLaneFire

County fair and amusement ride season is in full swing! Remember: if anything is causing you concern, don’t get on the ride!