The Premier Safety Training in the Pacific Northwest

Evergreen Safety Council provides safety and health certification and training programs for industrial and manufacturing employees, road work crews and construction workers, as well as motorcycle, sidecar and trike safety training courses for riders. Membership is open and encouraged for all seeking to improve safety and health of their organizations, families, and communities.

ESC Starts Blogging at Evergreen Safety News

Check out ESC's new blog, Evergreen Safety News for the latest safety news, tips and insights into the Pacific Northwest safety community from ESC management, trainers, and staff for our members, clients, and the general public.

Motorcycle Riders: Wear a DOT Approved Helmet or Pay the Consequences

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is stepping up enforcement efforts towards motorcycle riders that ride with helmets that are not Department of Transportation (DOT) approved and who are not properly endorsed. - more -

Workplace Safety is Focus of New Ad Campaign

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), in partnership with four business and labor organizations, today began an advertising campaign to raise awareness about the importance of workplace safety in Washington state.

Television, radio and internet ads in Western Washington will spread the message that the most important reason for making your workplace safe is not at work at all. Instead, workplace safety is important as a means of sustaining relationships with family and friends outside the workplace. - more -

Safe Practices & Insurance Keep You Cruising This Boating Season

While thousands of boaters prepare their vessels for aquatic fun and adventures, practicing safety and having the appropriate insurance will help reduce the risk of injury and keep you financially afloat while enjoying your time on the water. - more -

Protect the Ones You Love: Teen Driver Safety to and from Prom

Like going to prom, learning to drive is one of life’s milestones. Parents can serve an important role by encouraging teen driver safety to and from the prom - and throughout the year. Learn more here: www.cdc.gov/Features/TeenDrivers

WA L&I Releases Fatal Work-Related Traffic Crash Report

In Washington State, motor vehicle traffic crashes are the leading cause of work-related injury fatalities. L&I has released its report of fatalities in Washington from 1998-2007.

Flaggers Needed for Stimulus Construction Projects

Part of the President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package will pay people to stand around. A steep increase in road projects means there’s high demand for flaggers. Washington state will be spending $341 million dollars on various paving projects this summer. - more -

One-Third of Americans Lose Sleep Over Economy

One-third of Americans are losing sleep over the state of the U.S. economy and other personal financial concerns, according to a new poll released March 2, 2009 by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). The poll suggests that inadequate sleep is associated with unhealthy lifestyles and negatively impacts health and safety. - more -

25 Random Facts About Sleep

The National Sleep Foundation has created a list of 25 random facts about sleep. Did you know scientists still don't know - and probably never will - if animals dream during REM sleep, as humans do? More interesting facts about sleep.

Computer Coding Error Corrected in Retrospective Rating Program

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) said this week it has corrected a duplicated line of computer coding, which will result in lower refunds for many participants in the Retrospective Rating Program (Retro), beginning this month. - more -

Free "Secure Your Load" Online Training Course

Evergreen Safety Council's online “Secure Your Load” free training course is intended for the needs of the general public (vs construction). It includes a video, it is interruptible, and upon completion of the course individuals will receive a certificate of completion to print out. The program is appoximately 1 hour in length.