Washington to Honor 15 Workers for Lifesaving Actions on the Job
Their actions included performing CPR, aiding a man after a 60-foot canyon fall and helping another man move away from a bridge railing.
- By Danielle Naidu
- Sep 25, 2026
Fifteen Washington workers who took emergency action to save others while on the job will receive Lifesaving Awards during a Sept. 30 ceremony in Tacoma.
The awards recognize workers who are not professional first responders but acted during life-threatening situations. Recipients are selected by a committee of industry and labor representatives.
In one incident, two Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife employees heard a man calling for help after he fell 60 feet into a canyon and suffered serious spinal injuries. One employee remained with him and provided first aid while the other crossed rugged terrain to summon help. The injured man was later airlifted for medical treatment.
Two logging truck drivers will also be recognized for helping a man in crisis move away from a bridge railing. They remained with him until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The actions being recognized also include performing CPR until medics arrived.
The awards will be presented during the opening ceremonies of the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. The two-day event is sponsored by the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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Danielle Naidu is assistant editor for Security Today, Campus Security Today, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection Online.