The Logger Safety Initiative(LSI) is a manual logging safety-based program where, if certain requirements are met, employers receive up to a 20 percent discount on their workers’ compensation insurance rates. Please see Logger Safety Initiative Background.
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To qualify for the LSI program your company must have employees and actively conduct manual logging activities, or a company owner must maintain optional owner workers’ compensation coverage. Below are the steps to apply for the program and become certified.
Submit your monthly manual hours and training hours starting the month you apply to the program by using this combined form LSI Monthly Supplemental Hours and Training Hours (F212-246-000).
Effective January 1, 2024, to pilot for three years, exclusive solely to LSI participants, monthly training hours will be reported into risk class
Safety Training Risk Class Fact Sheet on how to properly report into 6103-13.
Tier 1 New Participant
To achieve Tier 1 your company must apply for the program, implement the LSI Accident Prevention Program(s), and tailor it to your company’s needs.
If your company only conducts cable logging, download the logging accident prevention program.
If your company is a timber falling company, or has timber fallers along with cable logging, please download this timber falling accident prevention program.
Your company must also complete all of the other requirements listed on the Tier 1 New Participant Memorandum of Participation.
Achieve these steps and your company will receive a 5% discount on its workers’ compensation insurance premium.
Tier 1 Current Participant
Your company must complete all of the requirements listed on the Tier 1 Current Participant Memorandum of Participation.
Achieve these steps and your company will receive a 5% discount on its workers’ compensation insurance premium.
Tier 2
Your company must complete all of the requirements listed on the Tier 2 Memorandum of Participation.
Achieve these steps and your company will receive a 10% discount on its workers’ compensation insurance premium.
Tier 3
To become fully LSI certified, your company must complete all of the requirements listed on the Tier 3 Memorandum of Participation.
Achieve these steps and your company will receive a 20% discount on its workers’ compensation insurance premium.
Public and private landowner companies are vital partners to the LSI program. Below is the list of landowners who have signed up to participate in the program.
Green Diamond Resource Company
Manulife Investment Management
Port Blakely Tree Farms
Rayonier Washington Timber Company
Sierra Pacific Industries
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Weyerhaeuser Western Timberlands
The table of participants below includes all companies enrolled with the program. Click on a company name and be redirected to the “Verify a Contractor” page to review the company in detail.
The program has standard ongoing requirements to maintain enrollment in the program. The requirements include:
- Company must maintain its workers’ compensation premium account in good standing as outlined in WAC 296-17-31004(4).
- Company must accurately report worker hours in the appropriate risk classification each quarter.
- Company must submit on time monthly supplemental reports for hours worked in the manual logging risk classification of 5001.
- Company must fulfill the annual training requirements of the crew and owner/designee of the company.
- Company must comply with applicable safety and health standards administered by L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
Find out more information here in the LSI Policy Library.
- Administrative Management Policy
Has your company not manual logged for four consecutive quarters? LSI will reach out to you and ask your company to withdraw as described in this policy.
- LSI Training Requirements Policy
Two ongoing training requirements must be met each year. Learn more about these requirements in this policy.
- Tier Violation Policy
Description of violations and the escalation processes which may result in Tier reduction, suspension, or termination from the LSI program.
- Triggering Event Policy
Learn about the steps to take if a triggering event occurs and the role of the Safety Review Panel during the corrective action plan process.
We are committed to keeping the logging industry safe and working. Here are some resources you can use in your everyday business activities.
List of paperwork to have ready for an LSI Consultation.
Proper reporting criteria for the Logging Permanent Yard and Shop Risk Class.
Information on Filing your Quarterly Reports.
Join L&I's Quarterly Reporting email list to get a reminder when it's time to file your quarterly report.
SHARP program Hazard Alerts – use these great one-page training documents at your next safety meeting.
Would you like in-depth help managing your claim costs or wonder how your workers’ compensation rates are calculated? Get in touch with a Risk Manager for a free consultation visit.
Do you hire independent contractors or subcontractors? Learn about Independent Contractors guidelines in the Independent Contractors Guide. This guide will help you determine the difference between an employee and independent contractor.
If your company experiences a workplace injury use the Logging Industry Return to Work Toolkit to help return your employee to work as soon as possible.
Position Statement: Industrial Exoskeletons and Return to Work
Program goals
- Promote a safety first culture for the logging industry employers and its workers.
- Reduce the frequency and severity of injuries and deaths.
- Increase proper reporting of worker hours.
- Explore options to reduce costs in the industry.
Please see Washington State's Logger Safety Initiative Accord
Who qualifies for the program?
Manual logging companies, who have employees, and are actively logging.
Who we partner with
We're a key member of the LSI Taskforce partnership of government, public and private timber landowners and logging industry leaders. Members are appointed by the Washington Forest Protection Association and Washington Contract Loggers Association. We manage the program, and implement decisions made by the taskforce.