NCW Workers’ Compensation Pool
The NCESD administers the North Central Washington (NCW) Workers’ Compensation Pool, which promotes a safe and healthy work environment, safety programs and encourages return to work in the event of an injury. Claims for the pool are managed through TriStar Risk Management, TPA. The pool is responsible for monitoring medical cost, lost wages, and pension benefits. The NCW Workers’ Comp Pool goal is to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Program Contacts
Paul Harrison, Managing Director for the NCW Workers’ Compensation Pool, is the liaison between the school districts, the third-party administrator, and employees when a claim occurs. He oversees the daily operation of the pool which includes safety trainings for districts, DOSH required programs, Vector Solutions Trainings, and administering the Hearing Conservation Program. Jenny Payne, Loss Control Specialist, performs school district safety reviews and assessments, manages our Safety Matters newsletter, and is our main contact for safety related questions.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Paul by calling 509-667-7108 or emailing safety@ncesd.org.
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NCW Workers’ Compensation Pool Member School Districts
Chelan County
Cascade, Cashmere, Entiat, Lake Chelan, Manson, Stehekin, Wenatchee
Douglas County
Bridgeport, Eastmont, Mansfield, Orondo, Palisades, Waterville
Grant County
Coulee-Hartline, Ephrata, Grand Coulee Dam, Moses Lake, Quincy, Soap Lake, Warden, Wilson Creek
Okanogan County
Brewster, Methow, Nespelem, Okanogan, Omak, Oroville, Pateros, Tonasket
Workers’ Compensation Pool Safety Services
The NCW Workers’ Compensation Pool has been providing Safety Services to member districts since 1984. The Pool is comprised of 29 school districts located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties. The Pool provides industrial accident insurance coverage for its members. Claims are administered by TRISTAR, a third party administrator, and oversight and support are provided by North Central Educational Service District.
We are here to help you
To help promote safety and prevent accidents, our dedicated and experienced staff provides a variety of services to the districts we serve. *Fees may apply for this service
Safety Committee
Safety Committee
How to Set Up a Safety Committee
Ideas to Re-energize Your Committee
Loss Control Consultation Services
- Workplace Safety
Accident Investigation
Workers Compensation Program
- How to File a Claim
- Return to Work/Light Duty
- District Claims Review & Analysis
On-site Safety Assessments
- Ergonomics
- Noise Monitoring
- Safety Walk Through
- Chemistry Storeroom*
Safety Training
- New Employee Safety Training
- Back to School Refresher Training
- Accident Investigation Training
Employee Specific Safety Training
- Certificated/Classified
- Custodial/Maintenance/Grounds
- Food Service
- Transportation
- Supervisor Safety Training
- Ergonomics
DOSH Required Safety Trainings
- Hazard Communication
- HearingConservation Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Outdoor Heat Stress
Guidance Using VectorSolutions
- Required Trainings
- Individual/Group Training
- Training Record Database
- Clock Hours
Vector Solutions Online Training
Vector Solutions is an online safety training and tracking system designed specifically for school employees. With courses that address Environmental, Behavioral, Health, School Safety, Human Resources, and Transportation issues, Vector Solutions delivers all of the essential training you need for each employee in your district. The cost of this program is picked up by our North Central Washington Workers’ Compensation Trust for districts in our Educational Service District! Clock Hours can be provided by bundling courses.
If you are interested in having different options for required annual training and refresher trainings, please contact Flor Lopez at 509-667-7110.
Safety Matters Newsletter
Safety Matters are informational newsletters used to remind employees of different safety items through out the year. These newsletters are great tools for supervisors to use during staff meetings to make sure everyone is working safely.
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