PIM Savvy’s Free Assistance Program for Labor & Industries

Free Assistance Program

We are here to help you. PIM Savvy is providing FREE L&I educational and coaching services to Washington small business and nonprofit employers by phone and through quarterly workshops, in-depth coaching sessions, blog posts, newsletters, and social media.

  • These free services are designed to help businesses in Washington state understand L&I information and compliance requirements, and learn how to use the many tools and resources available from L&I.
  • Interested in more information or want to make an appointment? Call or text our FREE health and safety info line: 206-565-2961 or contact Aimee via email at info@pimsavvy.com.

PIM Savvy and L&I

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has chosen PIM Savvy Inc. to provide FREE outreach and education-oriented products and services related to workplace health and safety requirements.

  • The services are free to you and targeted for Washington small businesses and non-profit employers with 1-50 employees.
  • PIM Savvy is partnering with Occupational Health and Safety Services, LLC to bring these services to you.
  • To read more about the work PIM Savvy is doing, please click here
  • Program Questions? Contact April Matsui at 206-565-2961, option 1, or contact April via email at april@pimsavvy.com.

ABOUT L&I

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is committed to helping Washington employers keep their workers safe on the job. Washington regulations cover worker safety and health, workers’ compensation insurance, wage and hour requirements, construction-related licensing and registration, and other worker and consumer protection programs. L&I’s mission is to “Keep Washington Safe and Working.”

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FOCUS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT: BECOMING AN ELECTRICIAN

Does a career involving electrical work sound like a good fit for you? You should consider becoming an electrician! According to The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), the electrical construction trade includes, but is not limited to, installing, and maintaining: electrical wires and equipment that…

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FOCUS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Youth Employment

Many people get their first job when they are a minor (under the age of 18 years old). These teens are generally eager to work so they can make some money and start their path towards independence. The benefits of hiring minors for a business include filling vacant…

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Focus on Safety – Hearing Loss Prevention

Hearing Loss Prevention (Noise) In the United States, hearing loss is the third most frequently diagnosed chronic physical condition, after high blood pressure and arthritis. Occupational hearing loss is a common workplace injury and damage is gradual over time. Once someone diminishes or loses hearing, they can never…

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Focus on Safety: The Value of Safety

Are things happening in your work sites that adversely affect the safety of your workers? Regardless of your industry or how long you have been in business, a safe and healthy workplace is good for business in numerous ways. Protecting workers from injury and illness: Lowers costs through…

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Focus on Safety: Airborne Contaminants

The American Lung Association estimates an average adult breathes in just over 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters) of air per day. This number can increase to over 2,600 gallons of air when someone is involved in rigorous physical activity. Construction workers are no stranger to intense physical labor. This…

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Focus on Safety: Seasonal Hazards

Every season is special and unique in its own right. As one season ends, another begins. Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter all have recognizable weather attributes. While some of these weather changes may encourage fun activities like swimming in the summer or sledding in the winter, these substantial…

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Focus on Safety: Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science of how movement and efficiency in the workplace can help keep workers safe and increase productivity. Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) emphasizes numerous ergonomics techniques to help employees reduce aches and pains and prevent serious repetitive strain injuries. The most common…

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Focus on Worker’s Rights: Risk Classifications & Assigned Rates

L&I assigns every employer one or more risk classifications based on the nature of their business. Did you know there are more than 300 risk classifications used in Washington state? Risk classifications reflect a variety of different industries with different workers’ compensation hazards. Read on to learn more….

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Focus on Safety and Health: Safety Shoes

Depending on the hazards in your workplace, workers may need to use personal protective equipment footwear on the job. Choosing the right footwear is extremely important in order to provide appropriate protection. According to Washington state law, an employer’s responsibility is to make sure employees have, use, and…

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FOCUS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT: NEW 2020 PLUMBING LAWS

Did you know the Washington State Legislature passed new plumbing laws in 2020 to help with plumber shortages, expand training opportunities for the plumbing industry and increase consumer protection? Most of these new laws went into effect on July 1, 2021, and created significant developments and advancements for…

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FOCUS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT: BECOMING A PLUMBER

At any given time, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) regulates more than 6,000 plumbers, 4,000 plumber trainees and 600 medical gas installers. Only L&I-certified plumbers can legally perform plumbing work on someone else’s property. Before you can become a certified plumber, you have to…

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Focus on Safety and Health: Heat Exposure

The summer of 2021 was a doozy. The temperature reached 118 degrees in multiple areas in June. Records were set in Seattle (108 degrees), Olympia (110 degrees), Yakima (109 degrees), and Spokane (105 degrees) just to name a few cities. As summers get hotter, it’s smart for businesses…

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Focus on Safety and Health: Personal Protective Equipment

Depending on the hazards in your workplace, workers may need to use personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE. PPE is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. In other words, PPE protects the eyes, face, head, body, arms, hands, legs, and…

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FOCUS ON WORKER’S RIGHTS: EQUAL PAY AND OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Did you know employers in WA state are required to follow specific regulations with regards to gender pay equality? You may ask yourself, “What are these requirements?” Keep reading to find out. On June 7th, 2018, the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act was passed to “promote gender pay…

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Focus on Safety: Bloodborne Pathogens

Focus on Safety: Bloodborne Pathogens Healthcare workers deal with many hazardous exposures at their worksite. Some of them require specific protection policies. One of the most important occupational exposures to prevent is infection from bloodborne pathogens, which are distinct from exposures to infectious respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19,…

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Focus on Worker’s Rights: Overtime for Health Care Employees

Did you know that there are specific rules for health care workers regarding overtime? That’s right. Nurses have their own specific overtime law and changes were made effective January 1, 2020. These changes protect health care workers from being required to work overtime shifts unfairly. In addition to…

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Focus on Safety: Fall Protection Plan

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry? Falls cause one of every three construction worker deaths. Many of these falls are preventable. Prevention starts with the implementation of a Fall Protection Plan. Who needs a Fall Protection Plan? According to…

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Focus on Safety: Toolbox Talks

Are you looking for ideas for Toolbox Talk Topics? Toolbox Talks are important because workers need to be trained to recognize and avoid unsafe working conditions. A Toolbox Talk is a casual team safety meeting that can be held anytime, anywhere, with any team or crew to discuss…

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Focus on Safety: Good Housekeeping

This post was adapted almost in its entirety from an outstanding training tool on the L&I website. We at PIM Savvy always pursue original content but also wish to recognize and cite fantastic work which is effective and informative on a very relevant topic. Lack of proper housekeeping…

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Pim Savvy Partners with WA State Department of Labor & Industries

SEATTLE, Wash., January 2022 – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has chosen PIM Savvy Inc. to provide outreach and education-oriented products and services related L&I requirements targeted to small business owners and non-profit employers. PIM Savvy is partnering with Occupational Health and Safety Services,…

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Blog de empleo de menores de edad.

Muchas personas obtienen su primer trabajo cuando son menores de edad (menos de 18 años). Estos adolescentes generalmente están deseosos de trabajar para poder ganar algo de dinero y comenzar su camino hacia la independencia. Los beneficios de contratar menores para un negocio, incluyen llenar puestos vacantes, buenas…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: PLAN DE PROTECCIÓN CONTRA CAÍDAS 

¿Sabía que las caídas son la principal causa de muerte en la industria de la construcción? Las caídas causan una de cada tres muertes de los trabajadores de la construcción. Muchas de estas caídas son prevenibles. La prevención comienza con la implementación de un plan de protección contra…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: ERGONOMÍA 

La ergonomía es la ciencia de cómo el movimiento y la eficiencia en el lugar de trabajo pueden ayudar a mantener a los trabajadores seguros y aumentar la productividad. El Departamento de Trabajo e Industrias del Estado de Washington (L&I) enfatiza muchas técnicas ergonómicas para ayudar a los…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: TOOLBOX talks 

¿Está buscando ideas para temas de Toolbox Talks? Las charlas de Toolbox Talks son importantes porque los trabajadores necesitan ser capacitados para reconocer y evitar condiciones de trabajo inseguras. Una charla de Toolbox Talk es una reunión informal de seguridad del equipo que se puede llevar a cabo…

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ENFOQUE EN EL DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL: CONVERTIRSE EN ELECTRICISTA

¿Una carrera relacionada con el trabajo eléctrico suena como una buena opción para usted? ¡Debería considerar convertirse en electricista! De acuerdo con el Departamento de Labor e Industrias del estado de Washington (L&I), la industria de la energía eléctrica incluye instalar y mantener cables y equipos eléctricos que…

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ENFOQUE EN EL DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL: CONVERTIRSE EN PLOMERO

ENFOQUE EN EL DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL: CONVERTIRSE EN plomero En cualquier momento, el Departamento de Labor e Industrias del estado de Washington (L&I) regula a más de 6,000 plomeros, 4,000 aprendices en plomería y 600 instaladores de gas médico. Solo los plomeros certificados por L&I pueden realizar legalmente trabajos…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: EL VALOR DE LA SEGURIDAD

¿Están sucediendo cosas en su lugar de trabajo que afectan negativamente la seguridad de sus trabajadores? Independientemente de su industria o cuánto tiempo haya estado en el negocio, un lugar de trabajo seguro y saludable es bueno para las empresas en muchas formas. Proteja a los trabajadores de…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: PELIGROS ESTACIONALES

Focus on Safety: Seasonal Hazards – PIM Savvy Cada estación es especial y única por mérito propio. Cuando termina una estación, comienza la otra. La primavera, el verano, el otoño y el invierno tienen atributos climáticos reconocibles. Algunos de estos cambios climáticos pueden fomentar actividades divertidas como nadar…

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ENFOQUE EN LA SEGURIDAD: CONTAMINANTES AEROTRANSPORTADOS

La Asociación Americana del Pulmón estima que un adulto promedio respira un poco más de 2,000 galones (7,570 litros) de aire por día. Este número puede aumentar a más de 2,600 galones de aire cuando alguien participa en una actividad física rigurosa. Los trabajadores de la construcción no…

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Clasificaciones de riesgo y tasas asignadas

L&I asigna a cada empleador una o más clasificaciones de riesgo  basadas en la naturaleza de su negocio.  ¿Sabía que hay más de 300 clasificaciones de riesgo utilizadas en el estado de Washington? Las clasificaciones de riesgo reflejan una variedad de industrias diferentes con diferentes riesgos de compensación…

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Enfoque en la seguridad y salud: Zapatos de seguridad

Dependiendo de los peligros en su lugar de empleo, los trabajadores tal vez necesiten usar calzado de equipo de protección personal en el trabajo.  Elegir el calzado adecuado es extremadamente importante para proporcionar una protección adecuada. De acuerdo con la ley del estado de Washington, la responsabilidad de…

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Enfoque en la seguridad: patógenos transmitidos por la sangre

Los trabajadores de  salud, lidian con muchas exposiciones peligrosas en su lugar de empleo.  Algunos de ellos requieren pólizas de protección específicas.  Una de las exposiciones ocupacionales más importantes de prevenir, es la infección por patógenos transmitidos por la sangre. Estos son distintos de las exposiciones a patógenos…

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Enfoque en la seguridad: Una buena limpieza.

Este post ha sido adaptado casi en su totalidad de una excelente herramienta de formación* del sitio web de L&I. En PIM Savvy, siempre buscamos contenidos originales, pero también queremos reconocer y citar trabajos fantásticos que sean útiles e informativos sobre un tema muy relevante. La falta de…

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Enfoque en la seguridad y salud: Exposición al calor

Los trabajos de techado, revestimiento y otros trabajos de construcción que requieren mucha mano de obra, – pueden hacer que el cuerpo genere un calor excesivo. Según la División de Seguridad y Salud Laboral, las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor también están vinculadas a las lesiones por caídas…

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TẬP TRUNG VÀO AN TOÀN: CÁC MỐI NGUY THEO MÙA

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tập trung VÀO AN TOÀN – NGĂN NGỪA MẤT THÍNH GIÁC

Ngăn ngừa Mất Thính giác (Tiếng ồn) Tại Hoa Kỳ, mất thính giác là tình trạng thể chất mãn tính được chẩn đoán thường xuyên thứ ba, sau huyết áp cao và viêm khớp. Mất thính giác do nghề nghiệp là một chấn thương phổ biến tại nơi…

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TẬP TRUNG VÀO AN TOÀN: CÔNG THÁI HỌC

Công thái học là khoa học về cách di chuyển và hiệu quả tại nơi làm việc có thể giúp giữ an toàn cho người lao động và tăng năng suất. Sở Lao động và Công nghiệp Tiểu bang Washington (L&I) nhấn mạnh nhiều kỹ thuật công thái…

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TẬP TRUNG VÀO AN TOÀN: GIÁ TRỊ CỦA SỰ AN TOÀN

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TẬP TRUNG VÀO SỰ AN TOÀN: TOOLBOX TALKS

Bạn có đang tìm kiếm ý tưởng cho Chủ Đề Toolbox Talk không? Toolbox Talk rất quan trọng vì người lao động cần được huấn luyện để nhận ra và tránh các điều kiện làm việc không an toàn. Toolbox Talk là một cuộc họp ngẫu nhiên về…

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