L&I, NOT the Bad Guys

They actually do NOT want to fine you, shut you down, drive you insane. What they want is for all workers to be safe, for employers to have safe workplaces. They would rather spend all of their time doing requested consultations over surprise inspections. They want to do: Safety and Health, Risk Management, and Ergonomic Consultations, and you want them to, and they are part of their service, no cost. Asking L&I to consult means that they will not do a surprise inspection while under the consultation (1 year) as long as you are working with them and fixing the findings which they will put in writing. So do the math, If you have an annual consult, and follow their guidance, you will never be surprised! The will provide guidance, references, experts to get you safe, your workplace safe. Isn’t that what we all want, an accident/injury free workplace? In my experience with this, after the initial consultation, which hopefully will be easy, they all go easy, you are more comfortable, they know you and your company, you have proved your willingness to fix, change, adjust and they appreciate that. They will talk to employees, line workers, management to make sure their guidance is sound, and correct. Call L&I, don’t be afraid, it will make your life easier. Go ahead, sleep at night.