Fall 2008
southwest washington risk management insurance cooperative
southwest washington workers’ compensation trust
southwest washington unemployment compensation pool
When ill winds blow
v “Toto, I’ve
got a feeling
we’re not
in Kansas
anymore.”
The Wizard of
Oz, 1939
S
chools are generally well prepared
for emergency situations that may
occur such as a fire, lock down and
earthquake. But how many schools are
prepared for a windstorm or a tornado?
After recent windstorms and last year’s
tornado in Vancouver, schools must
prepare for these weather-related
hazards too. The focus of this article
is windstorms, but preparing for a
tornado is very similar to preparing for a
windstorm.
Although the Pacific Northwest
escapes the threat of hurricanes, the
region is no stranger to strong damaging
winds. Each fall and winter season,
several Pacific low pressure systems
impact the Pacific Northwest, producing
strong winds up to 60 mph, and causing
power outages and property damage.
On Columbus Day, October 12, 1962,
the strongest non-tropical windstorm
ever to hit the lower 48 states in
recorded American history, struck the
Pacific coast. The storm claimed 46 lives,
injured hundreds more, and knocked
power out for several million people.
Since a windstorm could hit your
school district while school is in session,
consider these precautions to protect
staff, students, visitors, and property.
What to do before a windstorm
»» Develop an emergency action plan
that includes drills.
»» Assemble a disaster supply kit,
including adequate first aid supplies.
»» Have a NOAA Weather Radio with
battery back-up.
»» Make sure there are adequate ways to
notify teachers and students about the
situation.
»» Teach children the protection position
(drop, cover and hold).
»» Secure all gates and movable items
outside such as trash cans.
»» Review locations of the school’s
emergency shut-offs for gas, electricity
and water.
»» Have an up-to-date telephone tree
of district personnel to call in an
emergency.
»» Make necessary provisions for disabled
students and those in portable
classrooms.
What to do during a windstorm
»» Don’t panic. Take quick action to
protect yourself and help others.
»» If you are indoors, move away from
windows or other objects that could
fall.
The most dangerous locations are
generally large rooms with big expansive
roofs such as cafeterias, gymnasiums,
and auditoriums. The collapse of the
room’s outer load-bearing wall can lead
to the failure of the entire roof. Rooms
with large windows that may shatter
from being struck by airborne objects or
from pressure stresses are also extremely
dangerous. Small interior rooms,
bathrooms, and windowless, interior
hallways that are away from exterior
doors offer the best protection. All doors
should be closed if possible. If your
school has more than one level, evacuate
the upper floor of the school. The lowest
level is always the safest.
»» If you are outdoors, move into a
building. Avoid downed electric power
lines, utility poles, and trees.
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Inside
Do I Really Need to Need to Fill
This Out.................................... 2
Congratulations....................... 2
Most Dangerous Mile You Have
to Drive..................................... 3
Ten Common Driving
Mistakes................................... 3
Score A Goal For Safety.......... 4
A Student Injury-Now
What?....................................... 5
Wheels of Ill-fortune:
Roller Sports at School............ 5
Help is Available...................... 6
Completing Student Accident
Report................................Insert
L & I Posters ............................ 7
SafeSchools Training............... 7
»» If you are driving, pull off the road and
stop away from trees. If possible, walk
into a safe building. Avoid overpasses,
power lines and other hazards.
»» Listen to your radio for emergency
instructions.
What to do immediately after a
windstorm
»» Check yourself and those around you for
injuries.
»» Evacuate damaged buildings. Do not
re-enter until declared safe by authorities.
Report down power lines and broken gas
mains to the authorities.
»» Call 9-1-1 only to report a life
threatening emergency.
»» If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound
indoors- open windows and leave the
building. Turn off the gas source and call
your gas company. Do not use matches,
candles, open flames or electric switches
indoors.
»» Monitor your portable or weather radio
for instructions or an official “all clear”
notice. Radio stations will broadcast what
to do, the location of emergency shelters,
medical aid stations, and the extent of
damage.
Do I really need
to — need to fill
this out?
The importance of the
employee incident report
The Employee Incident Report is
used to record any injury or exposure
that occurs on the job, regardless of
the severity of the incident. Because
not all incidents become a workers’
compensation claim, this document
is vital should the employee require
medical attention in the future.
The report is also used to gather
information for loss prevention
purposes. All school districts use
the same form, and the forms are
available through the ESD.
Employees are advised that all
injuries or exposures are to be
immediately reported to their
supervisor or the supervisor’s
Later
»» Conduct a through inspection of school
properties to determine loss.
»» Ensure buildings are adequately secured
to prevent looting, vandalism, etc.
Plywood, lumber, and plastic sheeting
can help with damage control repairs.
Cover exposed roofs; board up broken
windows and doors, etc.
»» Notify the Southwest Washington
Risk Insurance Cooperative as soon as
possible. They will assist the district in the
insurance claim process.
»» Document the extent of the loss.
Take photographs of the damage.
Keep detailed records of the persons
involved in mitigation efforts, hours
worked, activities being performed,
materials utilized and other information
to substantiate the claim for
reimbursement.
By taking action now, your school can
be prepared to save lives and reduce the
damage caused by windstorms and other
severe weather emergencies.
Portions of this information were
provided by the Washington Schools Risk
Management Pool and the Washington
designee. The supervisor ensures the
employee receives and completes an
incident report on a timely basis. Once
the report is completed, it is sent to
the ESD. The ESD will keep the report
on file in the event the employee
seeks medical treatment in the future.
It is important to answer all
questions on the incident report. A
detailed description of the incident
will inform the supervisor of unsafe
equipment or work practices. If the
injury is due to repetitive motion,
a description of that activity will
assist in determining if an ergonomic
evaluation is needed. Equally
important, a detailed description will
assist a claims adjuster in matching the
injury to the medical documentation
that is received.
The Employee Incident Report is
sometimes the first notification the
workers’ compensation section has
of an industrial injury or exposure.
Accurate completion and timely
submission is vital to all parties
involved.
State Military Dept. Emergency
Management Division.
Stay informed
The best protection against weatherrelated and other natural hazards is
knowing when potential dangers exist.
NOAA Weather Radios enable you to
monitor weather related forecasts,
watches and warnings — 24 hours a day
direct from the National Weather Service.
Congratulations to…
Scott Deutsch (Evergreen
School District), Suzanne
Reister (North Central
Educational Service
District), Scott La Bar and
Sharon Irwin (Educational
Service District 112), for
completing the courses and
examination requirements
and being awarded the
designation of Associate in
Risk Management (ARM)
by the Insurance Institute of
America. More information
about the ARM program can
be found at www.aicpcu.org/
flyers/arm.htm
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The most dangerous mile you have to drive
No one wants to be involved in a serious
motor vehicle accident. It might be said
that the most dangerous mile you have to
drive is the one directly ahead of you.
So why do so many drivers drive like
they want to get into an accident? Maybe
it’s because they don’t fully appreciate the
potential consequences of an accident. Or
maybe they are so confident in their driving
abilities that they think an accident won’t
happen to them. Whatever the reason, the
root cause of many serious accidents can
be traced back to bad driving habits.
Listed below are some bad driving
habits that can lead to an accident. If you
recognize some of these behaviors in your
driving, it’s time to kick those bad habits
and become a safer driver.
Speeding- Driving over the speed limit,
faster than surrounding traffic, or faster
than the road or weather conditions
warrant may lead you to an accident. The
faster you drive, the greater the stopping
distance will be, so it’s important to drive
at a speed that allows you time to react
to hazards safely. Driving faster than road
or weather conditions warrant increases
the risk of losing control of your vehicle.
Speeding also increases the likelihood of
tailgating the driver in front of you.
Following too closely- This is one of
the main causes of rear-end accidents. Stay
a safe distance from the vehicle in front of
you--one vehicle length for each 10 mph.
Start stopping sooner. Apply your brakes
the instant you see a hazard developing,
but apply them gradually so you don’t go
into a spin or grind to a stop so quickly that
you risk a rear-end collision.
Distracted driving- Most drivers admit
to engaging in one or more distracting
activities while driving, including eating,
using a cell phone or even reading. Other
common distractions include talking to
passengers, changing radio stations or CDs
or dealing with children. Kick the habit of
eating, reading or texting while you drive.
Concentrate on what’s happening around
you. Save non-driving activities for when
you are safely parked.
Drowsy or drunk driving- Fatigue
impairs driving in similar ways as does
alcohol. Just like driving drunk, when you
are drowsy your ability to perceive and
risk Management Matters - Fall 2008
react to hazards is diminished. Kick the
drowsy driving habit by getting the sleep
you need. If you get sleepy while driving,
find a safe place to park and take a break
or get some rest. If you want to go out to
celebrate a birthday or attend a sporting
event find someone who won’t drink
alcohol and can be the designated driver.
Not wearing your seat belt- It has
been estimated over 40,000 lives have
been saved since 1983 due to seat belt
use, which is required in Washington. Belt
yourself in and then make sure all your
passengers are wearing their seat belts too.
Poor car maintenance- According
to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, neglected maintenance
leads to 2,600 deaths annually, nearly
100,000 disabling injuries and more than
two billion in lost wages, medical expenses
and property damage. One important
maintenance item is tire care. Underinflating or over-inflating tires can result in
poor tire performance leading to accidents.
What else can I do?
Drive defensively- You may be a great
driver but unfortunately you are competing
for road space with poor or impaired
drivers who don’t care about your welfare.
Defensive driving is driving to prevent
accidents, in spite of the incorrect actions
of others or adverse weather conditions.
ANTICIPATE driving hazards and know how
to protect yourself from them. Be alert
while driving by keeping your mind free
of distractions and your attention focused
on driving; alertness involves watching
and recognizing accident-causing factors
instantly. The safe driver has foresight and
the ability to size up traffic situations as
far ahead as possible and decide whether
these developments could be dangerous.
Monitor the cars around you and keep a
close eye on your fellow drivers. Expect
them to do something unexpected.
In addition, to be a good driver you
should respect all traffic laws and be
courteous to others. Keep a cool head on
the road. Don’t speed up to beat the red
light or to beat another vehicle to a traffic
merge. Respect the right of way rule.
Anyone can drive perfectly for 10 feet
or 100 feet or even one mile, but it takes
a real safety-conscious person to drive
perfectly for 100,000 miles or more. A
safe driver is not merely someone who
has been lucky enough to avoid accidents,
but is one who breaks bad driving habits,
drives defensively and looks out for others.
Wouldn’t you rather drive safely and avoid
the potentially devastating outcomes of a
serious accident?
Test your driving knowledge by
completing the ‘City Driving’ and
‘Defensive Driving‘ courses at SafeSchools.
com
For more safe driving information see
roadtripamerica.com
Ten Common
Driving Mistakes
1. Failing to pay attention
2. Driving while drowsy
3. Being distracted inside
the car
4. Failing to adjust to
adverse weather
conditions
5. Driving aggressively
(tailgating, running red
lights, etc.)
6. Making assumption about
other drivers’ intentions
7. Speeding
8. Changing lanes without
checking blind spots and
mirrors
9. Driving while upset
10. Ignoring essential auto
maintenance
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Score a goal for safety
Movable soccer goals can fall over and
kill or injure children who climb on them or
hang from the crossbar. The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has
reports of at least 28 deaths since 1979
resulting from soccer goals falling over. In
addition, hospital emergency rooms in the
United States treat children with injuries
caused by falling goals. Both homemade
and professionally manufactured soccer
goals are involved in these incidents.
High winds or tipping can cause movable
soccer goals to fall over. For example, a
9-year-old was fatally injured when a goal
was tipped over by a gust of wind. All of
these accidents could have been prevented!
A properly anchored or counterweighted
movable soccer goal is much less likely to
tip over.
To help prevent deaths and injuries
associated with soccer goals, follow these
safety suggestions.
1.While a movable soccer goal appears
to be a simple structure, a correctly
designed goal is carefully constructed
with counterbalancing measures
incorporated into the product. Choose
professionally manufactured designs
that are constructed with measures to
prevent tip-over hazards. Do not allow
the installation of homemade soccer
goals on school grounds.
2.Secure the goal to the ground
(preferably at the rear of the goal) with
an anchor. Make sure the anchors are
flush with the ground and clearly visible.
There are several different ways to
secure your soccer goal. The number and
type of anchors to be used will depend
on a number of factors, such as soil
type, soil moisture content and total goal
weight.
Net pegs should be used only to secure
the net to the ground. Net pegs should
NOT be used to anchor the soccer goal.
The majority of the injury incidents
investigated by CPSC occurred when
the goals were unattended. Therefore,
it is imperative that all goals are stored
properly when not being used. Take
appropriate steps to secure goals.
Methods include:
• Place the goal frames face to face and
secure them at each goalpost with a
lock and chain
• Lock and chain to a suitable fixed
structure such as a permanent fence
• Lock unused goals in a secure storage
room
• If applicable, fully disassemble the
goals for seasonal storage, or
• If applicable, fold the face of the goal
down and lock it to its base.
3. Never allow anyone to climb on the
soccer net or goal framework.
4. Always instruct soccer players on the
safe handling of and potential dangers
associated with movable soccer goals.
5. Use movable soccer goals only on level
(flat) fields.
6. Check all connecting hardware before
every use. Replace damaged or missing
fasteners immediately. Document
inspections and repairs.
7. Ensure safety labels are clearly visible.
8. Remove nets when goals are not in
use.
9. Movable soccer goals should only
be moved by authorized and trained
personnel. Allow for adequate
manpower to move goals. Do not
allow students to move goals.
10. Include this information in facility
use agreements with all organized
soccer associations using school fields.
Require compliance as a condition
of use, and obtain a Certificate of
Insurance.
For more detailed information, CPSC
has published “Guidelines for Movable
Soccer Goal Safety,” (U.S Consumer
Product Safety Commission, January
1995) and may be downloaded from their
website: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/
PUBS/Soccer.pdf
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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE COOPERATIVE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 112
2500 NE 65TH AVENUE
VANCOUVER WA 98661-6812
(360) 750-7504
Guidelines for When to Complete a
STUDENT ACCIDENT REPORT
! All student injuries where 911, EMT, or other outside medical assistance is
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called to the scene.
All student injuries where the student is taken from school or a school event to a
doctor or hospital either by the school or a parent or guardian.
Student injuries involving the head, neck or back, other than minor scrapes or
bruises.
Student injuries that occur in the shop (wood or metal), weight room, Physical
Education class, and athletic events, other than minor scrapes or bruises.
Playground injuries, other than minor scrapes and bruises.
Student injuries that involve burns from any source, or electrical shock.
Student injuries involving exposure to, ingestion of, or contact with chemicals.
Student seizures, whether related to trauma or medical condition. (It is important
to specify what action was taken by school personnel in dealing with the seizure.)
Injuries that involve a defect in playground equipment, or other school
equipment, or in school facilities (actual or perceived).
All drug-related incidents, whether overdose or reaction from prescription
drugs or illegal substances.
All student incidents involving loss of consciousness. (Students suffering from a
loss of consciousness should be examined by a physician.)
All student incidents where a student goes into shock.
Student injuries involving entering, exiting, or while riding on a school bus,
other than minor scrapes and bruises.
All injuries or complaints involving significant privacy issues of students. (Call
ESD 112 Insurance Programs at 360-750-7504.)
THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR PROPER COMPLETION OF
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTS:
1.
Write legibly
2.
Report all information that you have at the time; someone else
may need to complete the report more fully later
3.
If you did not observe the incident yourself, say how you found
out about it
4.
Report just the facts – no opinions
5.
In the injury description, do not give a medical diagnosis (unless
you are a trained medical professional); if an injury is
suspected, state what you know about any injuries
6.
Be as specific as you can as to exactly where the
accident/incident occurred (location and equipment involved)
7.
List all persons involved including their names, phone numbers,
and addresses (if known), and how they are related to the
accident/incident (i.e. - bus driver, other driver, witness)
8.
List all responding authorities (fire, police, ambulance, etc.); if
possible get officers! names
9.
Detail what action has been taken (i.e. – where the vehicle was
towed to and by whom, what equipment was taken out of
service, the hospitals students were sent to, etc.)
10.
If an incident form is not available or does not request relevant
information that you have, complete a report on a separate
sheet, answering who, what, when, where, why and how the
incident happened.
A student
injury- now
what?
Have you ever wondered when a
student accident report needs to be
filled out? Do you have questions
about what information needs to be
provided on the report?
Unless your district has decided
to do otherwise, a Student Accident
Report does not need to be
completed for students receiving
only minor scrapes or bruises.
However, whenever a child is
injured at school, it is recommended
that the school inform the student’s
parents of the injury, no matter
how minor. It is also suggested that
the health room keep a log of all
student injuries.
For any student injury besides
minor ones, please complete a
Student Accident Report. For details
of when a Student Accident Report
is needed and how to complete it
properly please see the insert:
• Guidelines for When to Complete
a Student Accident Report
• Things to Remember for Proper
Completion of Accident/Incident
Reports
Remember to send the original
(white copy) of the completed
Student Accident Report to ESD 112
Insurance Programs.
If you have questions about
completing incident reports, or need
more copies of the Student Accident
Report form, please contact Jim
Rochel at (360) 750-7504.
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Wheels of ill-fortune: roller
sports at school
A middle school student was seriously
injured when he rollerbladed out the
school’s back door after school, hitting a
school bus broadside in the street. He slid
under wheels of the moving bus.
According to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), skateboard
injuries account for about 26,000
emergency room treatments each year.
Deaths have occurred from both collisions
with cars and falls. Irregular riding surfaces
account for over half the skateboard
injuries due to falls.
Since the school grounds are not
designed for roller sports, riders of
rollerblades, scooters and skateboards
have injured themselves and damaged
school property. Roller sports are hazardous
activities and should be banned from
unsupervised use on school premises.
Here are several strategies that schools
have used to help discourage these
activities:
1. Establish a school policy that
prohibits skateboards, rollerblades,
scooters, etc. on school grounds.
Enforce the rule consistently.
2. Publish this restriction in school
newsletters. When the district or
the school sets a policy on this issue,
make it a part of the student conduct
code, and remind parents of it at the
beginning of the school year and
quarterly.
3. Go over this prohibition with
students. When you teach students
the school’s rules, include this one
prohibiting skateboards, rollerblades,
scooters, etc. on school grounds.
Explain to them the reasons for
this prohibition, and use it as an
opportunity to teach them about
safety on wheeled equipment.
4. Instruct staff on how to respond to
this behavior. Students who violate
the policy are subject to student
discipline if the policy is part of student
conduct code. Non-students cannot
be directly punished by the school, but
may be subject to criminal trespass or
other jurisdictional sanctions. In both
cases, instruct staff to ask violators to
stop inappropriate activities and then
inform administration.
5. Post signs prohibiting this activity
on schools grounds. Post signs that
say: “Skateboarding, rollerblading,
roller skating, and scooter riding
are prohibited on school premises.”
This may help protect the district
from liability claims arising from the
unauthorized use of your facilities
during non-school hours. Also,
with these signs in place, local law
enforcement has the power to control
the activities in your absence.
6. Involve local law enforcement. Ask
your local law enforcement personnel
to assist the school with stopping this
unsafe activity, especially if there are
reports to that it is going on after
school. In some cases, private security
companies may be needed to help
curtail these activities.
7. Consider facility or building
modifications. When other measures
don’t work, and there is the potential
for injury or damage, building or
grounds modifications may be needed.
However, be sure to not create a
different hazard in the modification.
Roller sports as a school
curriculum
Some school districts offer roller sport
lessons to students as a P.E. unit or as
an extra-curricular activity. There are
vendors who actively promote skateboard
curriculum in P.E. and after-school
programs by offering equipment, in-service
programs, training videos and lesson plans
for the elementary, middle and high school
levels. Anytime a school district considers
taking students from their classroom
environment and enters into any type of
new activity, it is important to weigh the
pros and cons and take all necessary steps
to make the activity as safe as possible for
students. Be sure that the district’s policy
allows for these activities if they are part of
the physical education program.
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A district has the duty to provide:
1. Supervision: This activity must be
properly supervised at all times.
2. Instruction: Instructors, whether school
district staff or outside vendors, need to
provide evidence that they are qualified
to instruct. Give participating students
a list of safety rules before the activity
begins along with an explanation of the
rules. Provide a written test to document
that they understand the rules. Strictly
enforce the safety rules at all times.
3. Safe Equipment and Facilities: Inspect
and maintain the equipment whether
the district owns the equipment or
rents it or students provide their own
equipment. Inspect the area for rocks,
water, oil, sand, gravel or other debris
that may cause the equipment to
stall, tip or suddenly stop rolling. Limit
students to prescribed routes that have
been approved and inspected. Avoid
over crowding. Require participants to
wear protective gear including a helmet,
kneepads, elbow pads, and gloves.
4. Prompt Medical Attention: Have
at least one first aid/CPR certified
supervisor present during the activity.
A first-aid kit should be on hand for
immediate use. A cellular phone or twoway radio for communication is useful in
the event of an emergency. Document
all student injuries, using your district’s
injury report forms.
5. Informed Consent: A school district’s
standard parental permission form
needs to address the fact that this
activity is physical in nature and the
potential for bodily injury is high based
on injury statistics. There is possibility of
bodily injury, including but not limited
to, broken bones, broken teeth, head
injuries, permanent paralysis, and
possibility of death. This may seem to
be very strong wording, but if you do
not include all possibilities, the form
will not hold up in court to protect
your district from a claim of “failure to
warn.” Include in the form a statement
requiring the parents to acknowledge
that they do not know of any medical
or physical reasons that would interfere
with their child from safely participating
in this activity.
Emergency
response plans,
safe field
trips, accident
prevention…help
is available!
When was the last time you looked
at the ESD 112 Insurance Programs
website? It offers a wealth of
information to member districts. The
Southwest Washington Unemployment
Compensation Pool, the Southwest
Washington Workers’ Compensation
Trust and the Southwest Washington Risk
Management Insurance Cooperative all
maintain web pages specifically designed
to answer your safety and insurance
questions.
The quickest way to find us is to go to
www.esd112.org/insurance/. You can find
our mission statement and learn about
the insurance services offered through
ESD 112.
A list of related links is located in
the left column. Our Risk Management
Matters newsletters and Washington
Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA)
resources, including sample accident
prevention program documents, are
accessible here, as well as links to other
safety and health web sites.
Our Resource Materials page
includes:
• Pandemic Flu School Response
Guidelines
• Sample School Emergency Drill/Event
Documentation forms
• Sample School District Emergency
Response Plan
• Playground Safety information
• Field Trip Procedures
• Coaching for Safety Handbook
The ESD Insurance Programs website
will continue to evolve, so refer to it
often. You can also contact us via the
Staff page. We would love to hear from
you if you have comments or suggestions
for our site.
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Homework
assignment for Fall:
Make sure required posters
and forms are provided in your
district
Did you realize that your school district
could actually be fined for not posting
the proper workplace posters or for not
providing employees a specific one-page
form? Well, it can!
Various statutes and laws require
employers to display several posters at the
workplace. Now that the first month of
school is complete, it would be a good time
to ensure that your staff bulletin boards
include all the current posters required by
the state and federal governments.
If you are missing any of the listed
posters or if any of them is not the most
current version available, you can download
and print them free of charge from the
appropriate agencies website. Links to the
Washington posters are located at the
following web address: http://www.lni.
wa.gov/IPUB/101-054-000.asp
Important: During a recent audit, some
districts were found to be using an incorrect
poster that states the employer is insured
through the Department of Labor and
Industries.
Please note that your district is a selfinsured business, so be sure to post the
“Notice to Employees” poster for selfinsured businesses (F207-037-000), which
you can download at: http://www.lni.
wa.gov/IPUB/207-037-000.pdf
The poster entitled “Job Safety and
Health Protection” (F416-081-909), has
been revised. The revised version dated
5/2008, can be downloaded at: http://
www.lni.wa.gov/IPUB/416-081-909.pdf
One poster without a link on the page
is the “Washington State Law Prohibits
Discrimination in Employment” poster from
the Washington Human Rights Commission.
It can be downloaded from: http://www.
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hum.wa.gov/publications/materialsGuides.
htm
The U. S. Department of Labor also
provides electronic copies of their posters
that can be accessed and downloaded from
one website: http://www.dol.gov/osbp/
sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm
Remember, these posters must be
displayed where employees can see
them and in each district building where
employees work. This would include
schools, the district office, maintenance
building, and bus garage.
Also during the aforementioned
audit, school districts were found in
noncomplaince with WAC 296-15400, which requires that all self-insured
employers notify their workers of their
industrial insurance rights and obligations.
To help fulfill this requirement new
employees must be given a copy of
the “Workers’ Compensation Filing
Information” form (F207-155-000) within
30 calendar days of employment.
This may be downloaded from the Labor
& Industries web site at: www.lni.wa.gov/
forms/pdf/207155af.pdf
Please note that the district will need to
fill in information on this form. On the first
“blank” of the form put your school district
name and at the bottom of the form put to
whom an injury is to be reported to along
with their phone number. The Claims
administration address is:
SW Washington Workers’ Compensation
Trust
2500 NE 65th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98661-6812
If the district has any questions about the
displaying of workplace posters, please
call a ESD 112 Loss Control Specialist at
(360) 750-7504.
SafeSchools
employee safety
training roll-out
How would you like to reduce the
time and expense it takes to provide
safety training to your staff? Well you
can! Member districts of Southwest
Washington Workers’ Compensation
Trust now have the opportunity to
train employees conveniently on-line
through a program called SafeSchools.
With the introduction of SafeSchools
online training, employees can meet
many training requirements wherever
a computer is available. Employees can
spend as little as five minutes completing
sections of courses when time is limited.
SafeSchools is an online safety training
and tracking system designed specifically
for school employees. With courses that
address food safety, health, human
resources, transportation, behavioral,
environmental and emergency
management issues, SafeSchools delivers
much of the essential training needed
for school district staff members. All
SafeSchools courses are set in a school
environment and are authored by
leading school safety specialists. The
content is tested, accurate and often
geared toward specific state training
requirements.
SafeSchools is convenient for
employees to access and for
administrators to monitor. Administrators
can assign courses by job duty, building
or as individually needed. Records are
simple to compile making it easier to
track training requirements.
This program being is provided by
the Southwest Washington Workers’
Compensation Trust to member school
districts this year to help keep employees
safe, reduce injuries to employees,
students and guests at our schools, and
protect districts from unnecessary costs
related to other liability issues.
To learn more about this program,
review some lessons, or to get a site
set up for your district employees,
contact Scott La Bar, Senior Loss Control
Specialist, or Sharon Irwin, Loss Control
Specialist, at (360) 750-7504 and they
will be happy to assist you.
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SW WA Risk Management
Insurance Cooperative
Executive Committee
Mike Nerland, Chair
Camas School District
Tom Fleming,
West Valley School District
Dr. Glenys Hill
Kelso School District
Dr. Bill Hundley
Stevenson-Carson School District
Teresa Baldwin
Washougal School District
SW WA Unemployment
Compensation Pool
Executive Committee
Mike Lindhe
Centerville School District
Jerry Lynch
Klickitat School District
Dennis Hilberg
Longview School District
Scott Grabenhorst
Toutle Lake School District
Michael Green, Chair
Woodland School District
SW WA Workers’ Compensation Trust
Executive Committee
Mike Merlino
Evergreen School District
Alan Bennett
Naselle-Grays River Valley School District
John Vencill, Chair
Longview School District
Susan Barker
Castle Rock School District
Doug Dearden
Trout Lake School District
ESD 112 Insurance Program Staff
Loy Dale, Executive Director
Shaun Mettler, Budget Analyst
Christi Strozyk, Insurance Specialist
Jim Rochel, P/C Claims Adjuster
Sherri Phillips, WC Claims Manager
Tracey Usher, WC Claims Adjuster
Judy Emenegger, WC Claims Adjuster
Karla Moody, WC Specialist
Peggy Sandberg, Director, Risk
Management
Scott La Bar, Senior Loss Control Specialist
Sharon Irwin, Loss Control Specialist
Susan Rahl, Administrative Assistant
Objective
The objective of Risk Management
Matters is to provide useful
information to our member districts.
Your contributions and comments
are welcome! Please call Loy Dale,
Executive Director, with comments.
ESD 112 Insurance Programs
2500 NE 65th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98661-6812
PH (360) 750-7504
FAX (360) 750-9836
Layout
Evelyn Hambleton, ESD 112
Printing
ESD 112 Print Center
Julie Gaetze, Print Center Manager
Distribution
An effort is made to distribute this
publication to districts appropriately.
If someone in your district did not
receive a copy who should have one,
please call (360) 750-7504 to have
them added to the mailing list.
2500 NE 65th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98661-6812
Contact Insurance
Programs
During normal business hours, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
call (360) 750-7504, or 1 (800) 749-5861.
Contact us via the internet at:
www.esd112.org/insurance­/staff.html
Emergency
Paging
Member districts need to report emergencies
at the time of the event.
Off Hours Access to ESD Insurance Programs
is available by paging
(360) 408-1000.