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.
As an employer, you want to do everything you can to keep your employees safe. You probably already have a number of safety protocols in place, but do you know why they’re so important? Or what happens when those protocols break down?
That’s where we come in. We’ll help you identify risks in your workplace and offer suggestions for alternative safety measures or equipment to help prevent injuries from happening.