Service Spotlight: Legal Advice 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,…
COVID-19 Updates for June 5, 2020 Overview of Updates within this article: Masks: This will be enforced by DOSH. Beginning Monday, June 8th, all employees will be required to wear a cloth facial covering with some exceptions. Employers must…
Employees work from home for a number of reasons. For example, perhaps your office space is under renovation, or you are sick with the flu, or trying to self-isolate as Corona Virus cases pop up around WA State. Whatever the…
Many employers are worried about workplace safety inspections right now, especially because of COVID-19 requirements. There’s lots of confusion about requirements and enforcement. Let’s face it – with the economic impacts of full and partial shutdowns, an expensive fine or…
Protecting Agricultural and Food Processing Employees from COVID-19 On Thursday, May 21, Julio Salas of Approach Management Services updated our clients on the latest COVID-19 regulations for the agricultural and food processing industries. Approach clients can watch the full…
COVID-19 and Respirator Usage Personal protective equipment is helpful to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Respirators require care in use and management under a program covered by the Respirator Rule, Chapter 296-842 WAC. Respirators are not normally recommended for social distancing…
Heat Stress Dehydration occurs when the loss of body fluids exceeds the amount that is taken in. With dehydration, more water is moving out of our cells and bodies than what we take in through drinking. Along with the water,…
The Rate Snapshot Happens June 1st You probably know that every employer in Washington state must have workers’ comp coverage through the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Even though you can’t shop around, this system does provide a…
Service Spotlight: Safety visits 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,…
▪ People handling tools should wash their hands or use a proper hand sanitizer before and after use to help prevent contamination. ▪ People handling tools should be properly trained and protected using necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ▪ Clean…