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Common Sense = Safety

8.12.2020
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Safety is often nothing more than common sense! It is generally accepted that at least 85% of all accidents are preventable. Taking personal responsibility for your work habits and work area and recognizing that an accident is most likely preventable…

Service Spotlight: Crisis response

8.11.2020
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Service Spotlight: Crisis response Welcome to the Ask Approach Service Spotlight. Each month in 2020 we’ll take an in-depth look at a different service offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients,…

Avoiding Arc Flashes

8.7.2020
Toolbox Talks

An arc flash is a high-voltage electric short circuit that leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another (or to the ground). The electrical explosion caused by the event can reach temperatures as high…

Get Ready for the October Freeze

8.6.2020
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Act now to maximize your retro refund potential On October 2, L&I will take a snapshot of claims expenses for employers in the following Approach retros: PITB Platinum PITB Select SMART Advantage Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained Remember playing…

Face Masks and Heat

7.31.2020
COVID-19 - Toolbox Talk

Summer is here, and heat-related hazards have already been addressed, but now we have the potential additional risk posed by face coverings used in the workplace to combat COVID-19. While wearing face coverings in the heat we might need to…

Washington L&I Retro refunds - and how they work

7.29.2020
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Save money with better safety and claims management The basics of the retro refund program for Washington state employers are simple – companies who implement best practices for safety and claims can potentially earn refunds on their workers’ comp premiums.…

The importance of early claims reporting

7.23.2020
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Employees in Washington state have one year from date of injury to file a claim for an injury and two years from the date first diagnosed for an occupational disease claim. Even though the law allows for additional time to…

Maintaining a Clean Jobsite

7.22.2020
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Every construction jobsite needs regular housekeeping performed. Poor housekeeping contributes to slips, trips, and falls. Everyone on the jobsite is responsible for keeping work areas clean and safe and should work together to prevent accidents. Good housekeeping also gives customers…

Active Shooter Safety Awareness

7.17.2020
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Washington state has sadly had its share of active shooter incidents in recent years. These receive lots of media attention and are just one potential type of workplace violence that can occur. Violence often occurs without warning, but there are…

Teleworking - Settling in for the long-haul

7.16.2020
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Like many of you, each of us at Approach has been working from home since March. What we thought might be a matter of weeks back has stretched into months – some are wondering if desk-based employees will ever return…

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