This is a guide for business continuity and preparedness in response to the rapid spread of the coronavirus. The guide is based on the current known information published by the […]
Working Around a Backhoe Loader: Learning from Tragedy
New Jersey – Tragically, a day laborer was fatally struck in the head by the bucket of a backhoe loader while helping two other workers build a concrete retaining wall. The […]
OSHA’s Top 10 for the Year
OSHA recently released their annual report of the 10 most-cited safety violations from the year, and it provides interesting insight of national trends. OSHA’s annual list reflects the past fiscal […]
Columbia Pulp Wins Operational Excellence Award
The Integrated Group was honored to join Columbia Pulp at the 2018 Evening of Excellence, held by the Association of Washington Business. We enjoy creating personal relationships with our clients, […]
Honoring our Veterans and Filling the Skill Gap
Every year, just under 250,000 people leave military service in search of a new life and career in the United States. The construction industry, meanwhile, continues to struggle with a […]
Dropping Costs!
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently proposed a 5% decrease in the average premium employers pay for coverage. We’re doing a better job helping injured workers heal […]
New Washington State Labor and Industries Development
Starting June 8th 2018, the Washinton State Department of Labor and Industries has begun using the same WAC codes to cite both the subcontractor and general contractor for a single violation. This […]
Establishing a Heat Standard? A New Pitch to OSHA
With the Summer officially coming to a close, many organizations are looking back to assess better ways to improve their safety standards. Recently, more than 130 organizations have asked OSHA […]
The Risks of a Construction Boom
It is no surprise that Seattle has been experiencing a construction boom for quite some time. As more and more jobs begin to sprout up, the demand for workers spikes […]
Holy Smoke
Air quality right now? Not so great. As some of you may have noticed, the air is a little…cloudy. The sun is a a bright red (fun fact: natural aerosols […]