Repetitive Motion Injuries Computers are as common in the workplace as telephones. We use them for everything: creating letters and forms, writing reports, editing, electronic mail and surfing the internet. Computers require our hands and arms to be used…
Welcome to Did You Know from Ask Approach. Throughout 2021 we’ll take a look at lesser-known aspects of services offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services infographic…
In many worksite situations, workers are at risk for engulfment hazards. Engulfment results when a worker is buried by materials such as soil, sand, gravel, sawdust, seed, grain, or flour. Engulfment can also include liquid such as water or a…
Worker safety is important on any construction job. Working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. Accidents occur not only to those building roofs, but also people maintaining, cleaning,…
Working under cold conditions can lead to injuries or health effects, which are collectively known as cold stress. Workers may experience cold stress when working: Outdoors on a cold day In a refrigerated room In an unheated building In…
Retro freeze is on the way If you’re in construction or transportation, listen up! The freeze date for the following Retro groups will be here before we know it: SMART Dream Team SMART A Team PITB Transportation What’s a Freeze…
Rate changes for 2021 Each fall, L&I announces its proposed rates for the upcoming year. The big headline this year is that average rates for 2021 are unchanged – on average, workers’ comp rates in Washington state will be the…
Top DOSH citations in Washington state We looked earlier this year at what happens during a workplace safety inspection. In Washington state, around 50 businesses are visited each day. That’s more than 12,000 each year – with an emphasis on…
Winter is on its way. Fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads, and poor visibility can be dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, and other vehicle operators. There are some simple precautions you can take to minimize the risk of accidents and…
What you must pay workers in Washington state It’s time to take our annual look at the state-wide minimum wage in Washington, plus the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. This year, the bigger news may…