ABC’s presenter for the September 22nd Dinner Meeting: Overcoming Life’s Challenges is adventurer, author and photographer Helen Thayer. Helen was named by National Geographic as one of the great explorers of the 20th century, was the first woman to trek solo to the Magnetic North Pole, across both the Sahara and Gobi deserts and to kayak 1200 miles of remote Amazon Rivers. She has spoken to over a million people around the world about what her adventures taught her – and she is going to share those lessons with us, as well as her breathtaking photography from the four corners of the earth. Her presentations are described as dynamic and enthusiastic, yet humble and down to earth, with a good dose of humor. Click here for full story.
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Reporting workers' compensation claims promptly may not always be on the top of an employer’s list of things to do, but when you consider the financial implications of late reporting, it should raise a few eyebrows.
Lag days are the amount of time between when an injury occurs and when it is reported to the employer. In the
ABC Retro Program,
Employer Resources Northwest (ERNW) tracks the amount of time it takes between the Date of Injury (DOI) and when that injury is reported to ERNW. This may seem inconsequential, but studies have shown that when injuries are reported in a quick manner, the costs of the resulting claims are significantly lower than those that are not reported timely.
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Meet the New Members ABC Aids NAIOP Community Project Again This YearThanks for Another Successful Golf Extravaganza!August Volunteers of the MonthVolunteer of the Month for September
With the election just a few short months away, now is the time for both business owners and their employees to take action and make their voices heard.
The primary election is Tuesday August 17th. Washington has a “top two” primary format, meaning the two candidates who receive the most votes in an election, regardless of party affiliation, move on to the general election. The general election is Tuesday, November 2nd. Click here for full story.
Light Rail, One Year Later: A Train of Broken Promises
One of the best services ABC has to offer is all the safety resources that are available to members. Many of them are free. Do you know all the safety resources ABC has to offer? ABC has a safety department and committee dedicated to helping ABC members keep their workers safe. Click here for full story.
EPA Delays Enforcement of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
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I am bidding on a Federal contract and it has many Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses in it. Do I really need to understand these?
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ABC Members Nominated as "Best Places to Work!" Members on the Move
Through all phases of a construction project, especially building, you generate waste. Tons of it ends up in landfills but it could help fill your wallet instead. During this time when every penny counts, increasing numbers of contractors and builders are looking for ways to improve construction site best practices for increased efficiency. However, many contractors don’t realize that some of the most significant savings are hitting the dumpster. What you don’t know about selecting a waste-services and recycling provider can be costly. Click here for full story.
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