Author: Mindy

2020 Retro Refunds Announced

  • 5.8.2020
  • Ask Approach

  2020 Retro Refunds Announced Employers across Washington state will share in millions of dollars this month — in addition to any assistance they’ve already received due to the COVID-19 crisis. That’s because Washington state has announced its refunds for…

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Proper Face Mask Usage - At and Away From Work

  • 5.8.2020
  • Toolbox Talks

  Proper Face Mask Usage – At and Away From Work COVID-19 can be spread by someone even when they are asymptomatic. By covering your mouth and nose with a mask, you are protecting others. Remember: If you get the…

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Working Under Phase 1 Guidelines

  • 5.1.2020
  • Toolbox Talks

  Working Under Phase 1 Guidelines Remember, people are navigating through many personal challenges during this pandemic. This is the time when it is easy to have accidents because we are distracted. The health guidelines in place must be followed…

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Using Telehealth During COVID-19

  • 4.24.2020
  • Ask Approach

Update – July 2020: The temporary telehealth policies mentioned in this article, originally scheduled to expire on July 3, 2020, have been extended into next year. They will now expire June 30, 2021. Using Telehealth for Washington Workers’ Comp Even…

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Exercise During COVID-19

  • 4.24.2020
  • Toolbox Talks

  COVID-19 Can be Stressful – Exercise! The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful. Fear and anxiety about an outbreak can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in people. Coping with this stress the correct way can make you stronger!…

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Service Spotlight: Monthly Reports From Approach

  • 4.17.2020
  • Ask Approach, Service Spotlights

  Service Spotlight: Monthly Reports 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…

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Respirator Usage During COVID-19

  • 4.17.2020
  • Toolbox Talks

Employers who continue operations are required to maintain coronavirus prevention practices consistent with DOSH, OSHA and Department of Health guidance. Coronavirus is recognized as a very serious workplace hazard. Mandatory Social Distancing Employers must ensure all employees keep at least…

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COVID-19 Updates for April 10, 2020

  • 4.10.2020
  • Ask Approach

  COVID-19 Updates for April 10, 2020   Enforcement: If you have employees who are currently working outside of the home, read DOSH Directive 1.70. This enforcement policy for social distancing in the workplace was released on Tuesday, April 7.…

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Healthy Eating

  • 4.10.2020
  • Toolbox Talks

  Healthy Eating Healthy eating is smart. If we do not take care of our health, at some point our bodies will develop problems. Without our health we may not able to fulfill our daily jobs. Eating well should be…

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