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Construction workers likely to be injured

Three in four craftsmen hurt on job during course of career, research says
November 17, 2011
News Wise
Nearly all construction workers will experience one or more work-related injuries or illnesses over a lifetime plus a greater risk of premature death, according to new data released last month at the American Public Health Association's 139th in of
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Sedentary workers can take steps to stay active on the job

Walking when possible, doing at-desk exercises can curb effects of sitting
November 17, 2011
News Wise
With the traditional vacation season over and cooler weather looming, many people are back into regular work routines. And for those with sedentary jobs, being back in the office many times means less physical activity and more sitting throughout a
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Restaurants, OSHA work to cut hazards

Alliance formed to educate food-service work force on cuts, burns, slips, falls
November 17, 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently formed an alliance with the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United to help reduce and prevent worker exposures to slip, trip-and-fall, and cut-and-burn hazards, as well as to address to in
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Through its network, occupational medicine clinic grows

Two offices manage injured clients' cases through claims maze
November 17, 2011
Mike McLean
Spokane Regional Occupational Medicine, an entity of Valley Hospital, says it uses its integrated medical network here to help injured workers recover and return to work as quickly as possible, while reducing potential costs for patients, and the
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—Staff photo by Treva Lind

L&I rates rise higher for some

Average 2.5 percent hike said to build reserve funds, puzzles some in industries
November 17, 2011
Treva Lind
While the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries' proposed workers' compensation premiums for 2012 reflect an average 2.5 percent increase across the board, a handful of industries are bracing for higher rate increases.Building and as
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Construction employment dipped last month, AGC says

About 20,000 jobs lost nationwide; decline in public works cited
November 17, 2011
The construction industry lost 20,000 jobs between September and October as the industry's unemployment rate hit 13.7 percent, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released earlier this month by the Associated General Contractors
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Real Estate Roundup

November 17, 2011
Mike McLean
Forever Fit, a new Spokane Valley personal-training concern, has leased 1,100 square feet of floor space in Pines Town Square, at 1509 N. Pines. Mike King, of NAI Black, and Colin Conway, of Kiemle & Hagood Co., handled the transaction.The a
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—Photo by Bernardo Wills Architects PC

GVD develops retail structure in Wandermere area

Sandwich outlet, board shop to lease two bays in three-tenant structure
November 17, 2011
Mike McLean
Spokane-based GVD Commercial Properties Inc. is developing a three-bay retail center near the Wandermere-area Fred Meyer Stores Inc. outlet.The project site is located at 426 E. Hastings Road, near the southeast corner of Hastings and Division &
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—Staff photo by Treva Lind

Rathdrum startup invents drywall backing system

FastBacker founders say products can reduce use of nonstructural wood
November 17, 2011
Treva Lind
A Rathdrum startup company called FastBacker Inc. has invented two construction products that are intended to enable builders to hang drywall more quickly in corners, on ceilings, and in other problem spots, while eliminating the need to use extra
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Engineering firm flourishes following return to its roots

Spokane Valley office is company's largest; new Cd'A operation to grow
November 17, 2011
Mike McLean
Portland, Ore.-based Century West Engineering Corp., which operates its largest office in Spokane Valley, has grown steadily over the last seven years by staying close to its roots after undergoing some significant pruning, says Dennis Fuller, the
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