While working, it is often necessary to bend, squat, crawl, or kneel for extended periods. Any of these activities may cause injury to your knees. Knee Injuries Can be Placed into Two Categories Impact injuries Strain & sprain injuries.…
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, download our Approach Services…
About 50 businesses each day get a visit they probably don’t want – a government safety inspection. But, it’s not really the inspection that’s the problem — it’s being cited for a violation and then being assessed a monetary…
Extension Cord Safety Nothing about an extension cord suggests danger – there are no moving parts, no flames, no noise. It is harmless looking, yet it can be extremely dangerous if misused. High quality extension cords should be used…
Cold weather and environments pose many hazards to employees. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. An environment that is considered “cold” depends on the region of the country and the individual. Each…
Act now to maximize your retro refund potential On April 3, L&I will take a snapshot of claims expenses for employers in the following retros: PITB Transportation SMART A-Team SMART Dream Team Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained This is…
How does attitude affect your work and safety on the job? What is your attitude today? If you are generally a negative person, what effects would a more positive attitude have on your life and on your work? Positive Attitude…
OSHA 300 Electronic Reporting for 2020 Understanding government regulations is tough enough, but it gets even tougher when the government asks for a report. How is a small business supposed to keep up? 🙄 OSHA launched its online…
Computers are as common in the workplace as telephones. We use them for everything: creating letters and forms, writing reports, editing, email, and surfing the Web. Computers require our hands and arms to be used more than ever. Repeating the…
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,…