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What Happens During a Workplace Safety Inspection

6.5.2020
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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

5.29.2020
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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

5.29.2020
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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

5.22.2020
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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 L&I rates snapshot and what it means for your company

5.22.2020
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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

5.15.2020
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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,…

Cleaning Tools to Prevent the Spread of COVID

5.15.2020
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▪ 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…

2020 Retro Refunds Announced

5.8.2020
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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…

Proper Face Mask Usage - At and Away From Work

5.8.2020
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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…

Utilizing Nurse Case Management During COVID-19

5.1.2020
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Utilizing Nurse Case Management During COVID-19 During this challenging time of Covid-19, it is important that all of us at Approach are doing everything we can to support our clients. One of the ways we are doing this is…

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