Workers’ compensation questions can get complicated fast. In our new Dear Julie series, Julie Nichols, outside counsel for BIAW’s ROII program, answers common questions contractors and employers face when navigating Washington’s workers’ compensation system.
Julie has been practicing law and helping building industry employers navigate Washington’s unique workers’ compensation laws and regulations for nearly 20 years, bringing practical insight to real-world claim situations ROII participants encounter every day.
If you’ve worked in construction long enough, there’s usually one piece of gear you come across and think, “Where was this years ago?”
For ROII Field Representative Jesse Balbin, it’s the MicroClimate Air3, a new NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).
Falls from ladders remain one of the leading causes of injury in construction. The good news: most ladder incidents are preventable with proper setup and use. If you’re using an extension ladder on the jobsite, following the correct angle and setup procedures is critical.