Approach Management Services

09/02/2026

Prepare for a Heat Wave with Training
Before the next heat wave, make sure your workers and supervisor know how to recognize and respond to heat illness, including heat stroke. Use L&I's Heat Training Kit to customize your training and make sure to review your Outdoor Heat Safety Plan.

08/31/2026

We’re just past the halfway mark of wildfire season—do you know what to do if wildfire smoke makes you sick at work?

Here’s what every worker should know:
• Notify your supervisor right away.
• Keep an eye on your symptoms and seek help if they get worse.
• If PM2.5 levels rise above 250 µg/m3, employers must provide a clean air space for those with severe symptoms. Stay updated on air quality using L&I’s Wildfire Smoke page.
• If you think your health has been affected by wildfire smoke at work, get a medical evaluation as soon as possible.
o Visit your preferred healthcare provider, or go to the ER if needed.
o Be sure to mention your workplace exposure to wildfire smoke.
o Your provider can help you start a workers’ compensation claim if necessary.

Protect your team and stay informed. Learn more about keeping workers safe, monitoring smoke, and meeting employer requirements on L&I’s Wildfire Smoke page: https://www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-topics/topics/wildfire-smoke

Requirements, guidance, and resources for employers working in wildfire smoke.

08/27/2026

What is Acclimatization?

Most heat-related fatalities occur during a worker’s first week in warm or hot environments. The body's temporary adaptation to work in heat over time is called acclimatization.

It can take 7-14 days for a worker’s body to fully acclimatize to working in the heat.
Employers are required to closely observe workers when they are at highest risk of experiencing heat illness, such as when workers are:
• New to working in heat.
• Returning to work after seven or more days away from working in the heat.
• Working during a heatwave.

Use L&I's Preventing Heat Related Illness pocket guide:https://www.lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F417-218-909.pdf

08/25/2026

Access to Shade and Rest Periods
Access to shade
• Workers know the location of the shade, and it’s as close as possible to where they are working.
• It’s large enough for all to sit comfortably and take a break.
• The shaded area has no radiant heat sources or conditions that will discourage use.
• Workers remove their personal protective equipment (PPE).

Rest periods
• Allow workers to take preventive cool-down rest periods in the shade.
• Implement mandatory cool-down rest periods in the shade:
o At 90°F and above: 10 minutes of rest every two hours.
o At 100°F and above: increase to 15 minutes of rest every 1 hour.

L&I has resources and consultation services to help. https://ow.ly/wt3y50ZzYaW

08/19/2026

Know the Health Risks of Breathing in Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke contains fine particles (PM2.5 or smaller) that can:
• Pe*****te deep into lungs and enter the bloodstream; and
• Trigger asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and respiratory infections.

How to Protect Yourself:
• Stay Indoors — Keep windows closed and use air conditioning in recirculation mode.
• Use air filters — Air purifiers with HEPA filters or do-it-yourself box fan filters can help clean indoor air.
• Avoid outdoor activity — Limit exercise and physical labor outside.
• Wear NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirators — These protect against particulate matter, unlike cloth or surgical masks.

Sensitive groups include:
• Outdoor workers.
• Children and older adults.
• People with heart or lung conditions, and
• People who are pregnant and those with diabetes or respiratory infections.

Check Air Quality — Check out the following resources:
• Washington’s Air Monitoring Network from the Department of Ecology.
• Washington Smoke Information (Government Agency and Tribe Collaboration Blog).
• Fire and Smoke Map (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]).

Visit L&I’s Wildfire Smoke page for these links and additional resources. https://ow.ly/kJiy50ZzYkN

08/17/2026

Why are Heatwaves so Dangerous?

When temperatures rapidly increase, workers cannot adapt fast enough. This results in increased risk for heat-related illnesses. Rising temperatures make it even more important to:

• Drink water and stay hydrated.
• Take preventive cool-down breaks.
• Watch out for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
• Get workers the help they need.
• Implement your high-heat procedures, as necessary

Water, Rest, Shade
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Find safety requirements and resources for planning for outdoor heat and educating workers on the dangers of working outdoors in hot weather.

08/14/2026

What wildfire smoke symptoms require immediate medical attention?

• Wheezing, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath or asthma attacks.
• Chest pain and other symptoms consistent with a heart attack.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Symptoms of a stroke like sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; and
• Any other concerning symptoms.

Learn how to protect workers, monitor smoke conditions, and meet employer requirements by visiting L&I’s Wildfire Smoke page for additional resources.

Requirements, guidance, and resources for employers working in wildfire smoke.

07/06/2026

We are proud to have National Safety Inc as a Hole Sponsor for the 2026 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The years of support from National Safety Inc have been invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

07/02/2026

We are proud to have Expert Drywall LLC as a Hole Sponsor for the 2026 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The years of support from Expert Drywall LLC have been invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

07/01/2026

We are proud to have Javelin Law as a Hole Sponsor for the 2026 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The years of support from Javelin Law have been invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!