L&I Workshops & Training Center

Workshops, Events and Webinars

Training & Education

Governor's Safety and Health Conference

Attend this conference held every fall and learn about the latest tools, technologies and strategies for creating safer workplaces.

Apprenticeship Programs

Find out about how to become an apprentice, and learn about the benefits and the history of apprenticeship and many other helpful links.

Electrical Education & Exams

Electrical trainees must take certain classes for their initial certification. Electrical administrators, electricians and master electricians must take continuing education courses for renewing their certificates.

Elevator Mechanic Continuing Education

An elevator mechanic licensed in Categories 1-8 must have attended an approved continuing education course and submitted a certificate of completion for the course by the time they submit their application for renewing their license.

Plumber Training & Certification

Plumbers in Washington must be certified by Labor & Industries. View test dates and locations and find out about continuing education requirements.

Provider Education

Links to web sites of organizations that offer courses and seminars on occupational medicine, evaluation of disability and other issues relevant to the care of injured workers.

Safety Training

Reinforce important safety concepts by using these courses, videos, and workshops. Meet DOSH safety and health training requirements with training kits and presentation materials.

Online Courses & Webinars

Workplace safety and health

L&I offers free online safety and health training for employers and employees on a wide variety of topics:

• Provide basic awareness education
• Do not fulfill training requirements in L&I rules, unless otherwise stated. To find out how to fulfill specific training requirements, contact a safety and health consultant near you.

Most Popular

• Safe Operation of Forklifts
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Fall protection requirements
• Ladder Safety - General Ladder Use Hazards

See all online safety and health courses.

Other training

Online video: Plan for and Pay Your Taxes (disponible en español)
(DOR.wa.gov) 20 minutes, requires QuickTime.

This online guide walks you through all Washington state business taxes, including the business and occupation tax (B&O), sales tax, unemployment insurance tax, and workers' compensation insurance premiums.

This step-by-step video tells you how to:

• Register with the state.
• Find out your tax rate.
• Keep correct records.
• File and pay your taxes and state insurance premiums.

The video ends with links to where you can find help with the details.

Certification

Plumber Certification

Plumbers in Washington must be certified by Labor & Industries. Get an overview of the requirements and process, and view frequently asked questions.

Safety Certification

The Department of Labor & Industries Workplace Safety and Health division offers certification in the following areas:

• Asbestos Abatement.
• Charter Vessels.
• Explosives.
• Maritime Cranes.

Other Resources

Videos Online

Watch and download videos on the Internet.

Video Library

Find safety training videos you can reserve and show to your employees.

Employee Training Kits

Meet DOSH safety and health training requirements with these training kits and presentation materials.