What about: Could a football injury during a fire drill really be considered work-related?
In our Dear Julie series, Julie Nichols, outside counsel for BIAW’s ROII program, answers real workers’ compensation questions from employers and contractors across Washington.
If you could go back 20 years and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? For ROII Field Representative Jim Breidenbach, it's surprisingly simple: warm up before the work begins. Read why he believes construction workers are industrial athletes—and why a few minutes of preparation can make a big difference.
Most employers think about the obvious costs of a workplace injury—but it’s the hidden ones that can really add up. From lost productivity to team morale and unexpected admin time, these “behind-the-scenes” expenses can quietly impact your business. Discover how to spot and manage these costs before they take a bigger toll.