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Workplace Safety Education Resources

At WFIA we offer safety education to our members to assist them in maintaining a safe working place for their employees as well as assistance in Claims Management.  Washington State Labor & Industries has returned millions in premiums to participating WFIA Members for outstanding performance.  If you have a question about our support or program, you can CLICK HERE to reach us.

Funding and support for the development of this Workplace Safety Library and our June through October 2009 Safety Webinars has been provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health Investment Projects.

WFIA Safety Education Webinar Calendar for 2012
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Safety Webinar Topics for 2012

 

WFIA Safety Webinar Schedule for  2012


Below is registration information and links for attending upcoming safety webinars scheduled to date for 2012.

January

OSHA 300:  What’s that?
Thursday, January 12th @ 9:00 a.m.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/740625105


February

 

Fundamentals of Claims Management 
Tuesday, February 7 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/458615416 

 

WC Fraud  
Thursday February 9, 2012 9:00- 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/451014489

 

  • Types of fraud
  • What to look for
  • Background check
  • Prevention tips

 

Getting Started with Basic Safety
Friday, February 10 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/789008033  

 

What is Retro?
Tuesday, February 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/891816681  

 

Understanding Industrial Insurance Rates
Friday, February 24 from 10:00– 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/534195416 

 

March

 

Fundamentals of Claims Management  
Tuesday, March 6 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/414042161

Keys to KOS and RTW
Thursday March 8, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/621572473

 

  • Understanding Kept On Salary (KOS)
  • WFIA’s Return to Work Program (RTW)
  • Taking advantage of the SAW Program

Getting Started with Basic Safety  
Thursday, March 8 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/775484465

What is Retro? 
Wednesday, March 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/656703449

Understanding Industrial Insurance Rates
Thursday, March 22 from 10:00– 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/348415193

April

 

Fundamentals of Claims Management  
Tuesday, April 10 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/116228504 

 

Meat Cutter Safety
Thursday April 12, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/491187960

 

  • Evaluate meat cutter injury data
  • Analysis the hazards and risks in the meat industry
  • Discuss injury prevention tactics to reduce exposure

 

Getting Started with Basic Safety   
Thursday, April 12 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/691263209

 

What is Retro?  
Tuesday, April 24 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/298415456 

 

Understanding Industrial Insurance Rates 
Thursday, April 26 from 10:00– 11:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/599727809

 

May

 

Don’t Hire Your Next Claim
Thursday May 10, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/921324904

 

  • Job applications
  • Reference checking
  • Interview
  • Background checking
  • Drug testing

 

 June

 

Workers’ Compensation for Store Managers/Directors
Thursday June 14, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/653559632

 

  • Why incident reporting is critical
  • Why light duty makes sense
  • How claims affect labor cost
  • How to earn refunds of workers’ compensation premium

July

 

Cashier Ergonomics Tips Cha Ching $$
Thursday July 12, 2012 9:00 -10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/774699841

 

  • Review cashier ergonomic statistics
  • Review ergonomic challenges of cashiers
  • Review and discuss cashier ergo tips

 

 

 

August

 

10 Reasons Injured Worker’s Get an Attorney
Thursday August 12, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/442390377

 

  • A top 10 list of issues ranging from lack of contact by employers to employers being overbearing

September

 

How Rates Work
Thursday September 13, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/120005904

 

  • Base rates
  • Experience factor
  • When claims affect your rates

 

 October

 

STOF= Slip, Trip or fall
Thursday October 11, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/221940504

 

  • Review impact of slip, trips, and falls in WFIA
  • Discuss areas where employees are having STOF injuries
  • How to prevent STOF’s in the workplace

 

 

 

November

 

What Is A Valid Claim?
Thursday November 8, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/231275369

 

  • Types of claims
  • Claims validity
  • Circumstances:
    • Coming and going
    • Horseplay
    • Deviation

 

 

 

December

 

What to Expect From DOSH Inspection
Thursday December 13, 2012 9:00- 10:00 a.m. PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/872782344

 

  • Programs to have in place
  • Components of the inspection
  • Your rights
  • Closing the inspection


 


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