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  • Falls from rooftops in residential construction (Spanish)

    A roofing company was contracted to replace the shingles on a residential roof with an 8/12 inch pitch. Shortly after starting the third day shift, a newly hired roofer climbed the ladder at the back of the house. He was wearing his harness and his tool belt. The roofer was walking down the ladder to tie himself to an anchor point three feet away when he slipped and fell 20 feet to the ground on his side and hit his head. More »
    Washington — Case Report — 8/18/2020 — 4 Views

  • SHARP Stats: COVID-19 Initial 9 Weeks

    Nursing Home & Residential Care workers filed the most claims for COVID-19 and had the highest proportion of positive laboratory tests Washington State Workers' Compensation Claims, Feb 26 2020 through April 30 2020
    Washington — Other — 6/25/2020 — 10 Views

  • Construction Hazard Alert: Using Reach Forklifts as Cranes

    Using reach forklifts, a type of powered industrial truck (PIT), to lift and move suspended materials can be hazardous. These activities can change the capacity and handling of the PIT. Recent severe incidents include tip overs, contacting power lines, and workers struck by loads.
    Washington — Case Report — 6/19/2020 — 0 Views

  • Spotting Hazards

    Using spotters can effectively protect pedestrians and property obstructed from view behind a truck that is backing up.
    Washington — Other — 6/17/2020 — 4 Views

  • Guard Your Yard

    Terminal yards are busy places where truck drivers, freight handlers, and mechanics prepare trucks, trailers, and freight for the road. The nonstop whirl of employees, vehicle traffic, and loading operations can quickly raise injury risks if workplace hazards are left ignored.
    Washington — Other — 6/17/2020 — 4 Views

  • Don't Get it Twisted

    Removing and installing wheels on tractor-trailers is no small feat. Some truck mechanics have done this so often they begin to overlook the risks. This happened to a 38-year-old mechanic who tore the cartilage in his left knee while installing a tractor wheel after a routine brake job.
    Washington — Other — 6/16/2020 — 4 Views

  • How to wear and use homemade masks: (Vietnamese)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending wearing masks to protect everyone. This is a recommendation for general janitorial work in industries with a low risk of COVID-19 infection, currently workers in WA are not required to wear masks. For workers in higher-risk environments, please see the latest guidance from the CDC.
    Washington — Other — 5/5/2020 — 4 Views

  • How to wear or use a homemade mask (Filipino)

    Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing a mask to protect other people. These recommendations are for general custodial work in industries with a low risk of exposure to people with COVID-19, and mask use is not currently required for workers in WA. For workers in a higher -risk situation, who may need respiratory protection, please see the latest guidelines from the CDC.
    Washington — Other — 5/5/2020 — 4 Views

  • How to wear and use a home-made mask: (Somali)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending wearing a mask to protect others. These tips are for general employees who are at low risk of COVID-19 infection, and are not currently required to wear a WA mask. Workers working in high-risk situations may need breathing masks, see the CDC's latest instructions.
    Washington — Other — 5/5/2020 — 4 Views

  • How to wear and apply a homemade mask (Russian)

    In the current situation, the Center for Desease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing a mask to protect those around you. These guidelines are intended for those performing general auxiliary work in industries with a low risk of contact with people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, therefore, at this time, the use of a mask is not required for WA workers. Workers at high risk of infection requiring respiratory protection are advised to consult the latest instructions from CDC.
    Washington — Other — 5/5/2020 — 4 Views
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