Western Washington Safety Consultants, Inc.

Western Washington Safety Consultants, Inc. was founded with the goal of being a catalyst for promoting the safety, health and well-being of our communities, families, and subsequently our workplaces. We have over 20 years experience in the transportation industry, safety, disability management and human resources. We hold certifications in safety, disability management, human resources and six sigma, and are members of the Western Petroleum Marketers Association, National Association of Safety Professionals, and the Better Business Bureau.

We live what we believe and what we do

What you should know

Optimizing your terminal's financial performance and building a reputation as a good manager depends on your ability to effectively and strategically manage the safety, performance/productivity, and workplace culture of your organization in an environment of global competition, regulatory requirements, driver shortages, and growing costs associated with workplace injuries. Failure to control even one of these areas will result in significant cost impacts to your company, and in some cases

...being the major story at the top of the news hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor, delivery truck drivers are considered a high incident occupation for back injuries and have the highest injury rates of all occupations. These statistics have resulted in trucking companies having to pay out billions of dollars in workers compensation and lost productivity costs. Researchers at Ohio University's College of Health and Human Services have concluded that workers absence due to back pain disability cost industry an estimated $20 billion to $40 billion per year in the U.S.

Additionally, the number of older persons (55+) in the labor force is projected to go from 18.2 to 25.2 million by 2008 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Your young workers today will eventually age. Body mechanics change as we age and we all will require some type of assistance to keep us safe and productive. With the labor shortages and diluted experience pool of truck drivers, keeping your most seasoned workers productive is a necessary strategic priority.

Quite simply, you cannot reduce costs and increase profits if you do not value and take care of your workers. In today's world of skilled labor shortages, aging population, multitudes of regulatory and legal compliance obligations and stiff competition, it is no longer enough to just know the business. Transportation managers today must be able to effectively manage people, processes and costs.

In spite of these grim statistics, little has been done to address the ergonomic and safety needs of workers in this industry

Our mission
Our mission is to serve the needs of trucking industry employers who must stay profitable while addressing the needs of disabled, injured, aging, and even currently healthy workers. Our desire is to do this through the design and marketing of ergonomic equipment, and by providing resources and information.

We aim to enhance the capability of your people, teams, and leaders so they can contribute to improved organizational performance and increased profitability.