Today is the second in a series of Ask Approach articles on wages, time-loss, and pensions. In case you missed it, start with our post on Wage Calculations from last week. What is case reserve? Case reserves are basically a…
Emergency eyewash stations are important in the workplace if you are working with chemicals that can splash or materials that may fly into your eyes. Know where the emergency eyewash stations are located in your workplace and how to use…
Today is the first in a series of Ask Approach articles on wages, time-loss, and pensions. These are often the costliest parts of a workers’ comp claim, so let’s look at the steps we can take for the best-possible outcomes.…
The condition of your tires is one of the most important mechanical factors in vehicle safety. Here are four ways you can improve the safety and performance of your tires: 1. Keep tires properly inflated. Check them at least monthly…
Why we tell you – “Never fire an employee with an L&I claim” Did some challenging disciplinary situations come to mind while reading our 7 HR Best Practices last week? Or, have you ever had disciplinary issues surrounding an L&I…
Top 7 Practices to Stop HR Issues from Getting Mixed Up With L&I Claims Lots of things can go wrong when HR issues get mixed up with L&I claims. Luckily, there are a set of best practices that can…
Some workplace distractions and interruptions are unavoidable, but others – if not properly controlled or regulated — could lead to: – Injuries – Lost productivity – Worker morale issues Work interruptions are a “distraction” that can result in errors…
3 Reasons You Need a Safety Detective Your company has a safety director, but are they skilled at being a safety investigator? Let’s look at why investigation is a big part of safety and how it helps your company:…
Often much of our focus is given to the hazards of a work task, but less focus is given to the hazards poor work area conditions create. Work areas that are chaotic and have poor organization can lead to injuries…
Your injured employee has been receiving treatment for a workplace injury. Unfortunately, it looks like the injured part of their body will have some level of impairment from now on. This is called a Permanent Partial Disability, or PPD,…