L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Dave and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Ward "Dave" McMakin passed away from service-related brain cancer. He was very proud to be a firefighter/EMS responder. Dave was a dedicated father, brother and friend. He is missed by all.
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries booth with safety brochures and banners, staff member standing behind the table.
Parks and recreation jobs are a real walk in the park, right?
Like any other workplace, they come with hazards.
Stop by L&I booth #413 today and tomorrow at the @WRPAtoday Conference at @TacomaConvCtr for resources to keep you safe on the job.
https://wrpaconf.memberclicks.net
Join us online at 2 p.m. April 28 as we honor 115 workers who didn’t come home at the end of their shift.
You can find streaming options, including one with an ASL interpreter, at
We strive every day to fulfill our mission at L&I -- to keep Washington safe and working. Held every April, our Worker Memorial Day ceremony is a powerful reminder of the work still to be done to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
#WorkerMemorialDay
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Bill and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Deputy Chief Bill Mack passed away on his 59th birthday, surrounded by his loving family after a two-year battle with occupational cancer. Chief Mack dedicated more than 30 years to the fire service working with Valley Regional Fire Authority and East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Larry and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Larry Doll was a USMC veteran and career firefighter - at his core, a person of service.
He died from a medical event he suffered responding to a call.
He was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, friend, and neighbor who is sorely missed.
“Listen. Act. Advocate.” slogan with "Protect victims, serve communities" and National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19–25, 2026
During National Crime Victims’ Rights week, remember L&I encourages people in need of assistance to contact us.
Our services help ease some of the medical burdens crime victims face. Immigration status isn’t required.
https://Lni.wa.gov/CrimeVictims
#NCVRW2026
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Steven and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Steve Botter passed away doing what he loved.
Steve worked various jobs over the years before getting his CDL and driving for several truck companies.
His wit, humor, and knowledge about cars, current events, music groups, or talking just about anything will be missed.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Colleen and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Colleen Bass was working as a security officer at Eastern State Hospital when she was shot and killed by an active shooter. She loved her family and was a great mother to her daughter and son. If anyone needed help, she was the first to offer.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Don Baribault was an educator for 29 years who inspired generations in the classroom leading by example with integrity and compassion.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Don and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
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The L&I at WorkSource team makes a difference in the lives of injured workers on their road to recovery and return to work. Hear Jennifer's story and how the team helped after her injury.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Joseph Bauman suffered from obstructive pulmonary disease caused by exposure to hazardous toxins at his workplace as a concrete fabricator.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Joe and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
John Baugh was a machinist who passed away from a disease he developed working around toxic chemicals at Hanford.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors John and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
For more information and to watch the April 28 ceremony, visit https://Lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Roy Acord passed away in a vehicle accident after 51 years in the logging industry.
L&I’s #WorkerMemorialDay ceremony honors Roy and 114 other workers who died of an injury or illness suffered while on the job in Washington.
Seattle battery manufacturer fined over $200K for exposing workers to lead washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/seatt...
Time to prepare for the dangers excessive heat and wildfire smoke can bring to outdoor workers. Are your Outdoor Heat and Wildfire Smoke Prevention Plans in place and workers trained? We have resources and experts to help you: Lni.wa.gov/HeatSmart and Lni.wa.gov/WildfireSmoke. #BeHeatSmart
Una persona que tiene puesto equipo de protección personal está sellando con calor una batería grande que se encuentra colocada junto con otras baterías sobre tarimas de madera.
Una mano con guante que sostiene un instrumento para medir el flujo de aire que se extiende hacia un sistema de escape.
Es muy raro, pero si es necesario para proteger la seguridad de los trabajadores, podemos cerrar un negocio hasta que corrija los peligros. Eso fue lo que ocurrió en DynoBattery, el cual enfrenta una multa de $225,000.
https://Lni.wa.gov/es/news-events/article/26-05
A person wearing personal protective clothing is heat-sealing a large battery that is sitting with other batteries on top of wooden pallets.
A gloved hand holding an airflow measuring tool extends toward an exhaust system.
It’s rare, but if it’s necessary to protect worker safety, we can shut down a business until it fixes hazards. That’s what happened at Dyno Battery, which is facing a $225,000 fine.
https://Lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/26-05
L&I is studying physical strain from mops and if new designs make a difference for workers.
See King5's Drew Mikkelson report on L&I's #ergonomic lab mop study. @king5news.com.web.brid.gy
