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Complacency and COVID-19

11.13.2020
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According the Washington State Department of Health the state is in a dramatic fall surge in Covid-19 cases. Cases per day in the past two weeks have doubled in several counties and hospitalizations have increased. The transmission is widespread…

Understanding Your Retro Performance

11.11.2020
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Maximize the biggest share of your refund In July, we took a look at the Retro program in Washington state, which gives employers the opportunity to earn refunds on their workers’ comp premiums, often through an industry association that provides…

Dangerous States of Mind

11.6.2020
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There are many worries that can cloud our minds today: COVID-19, the election results, the economy, our jobs, etc. How has your state of mind been these past months? These are four the states of mind that can trigger or…

Kept on Salary

11.6.2020
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Control your workers’ comp claim costs When it comes keeping workers’ comp rates in Washington state as low as possible, there are three steps every employer should follow: Prevent workplace injuries with a robust safety program – the cheapest claim…

Distracted Walking

10.30.2020
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Over 1,100 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. last year for injuries suffered while walking and using a cellphone, tablet, or other device according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These injuries can happen when walking…

How to Earn Cheaper Workers’ Comp Insurance in Washington State

10.29.2020
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EMR and Rate Setting Looking for lower rates on workers’ comp insurance in Washington state? As you may already know, there’s no shopping around here — all workers’ comp insurance is provided by the Washington State Department of Labor and…

Emergency Procedures

10.23.2020
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If you’ve ever been the first one on the scene at an automobile accident or have been working next to someone who had a traumatic injury at work then you know how important it is to know what to do.…

Service Spotlight: HR Help Desk

10.21.2020
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Service Spotlight: Nurse Case Management 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…

Warming Up for Work - Stretch & Flex

10.16.2020
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Construction is an athletic event! The importance of being warmed up prior to starting construction work (or any work involving heavy lifting) is just like getting ready for a sporting event. Stretching is a means to avoid the most…

Work from Home success stories

10.14.2020
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In last week’s Ask Approach, we scared you with the all the ways that claims can raise your workers’ comp rates. The scariest thing of all is that rates can increase by 25% in just one year! This week, take…

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