Coronavirus (COVID-19) For most people in the United States, including most types of workers, the risk of infection with Coronavirus is currently low. How does Coronavirus Spread? Infected people can spread Coronavirus through their respiratory secretions, especially when they cough…
Big win for Approach clients brings a big change to Stay-at-Work reimbursements Stay-at-Work reimbursements may now be paid out from the day the injured employee is released to light-duty and returns to work. That’s the decision a panel of three…
Ensuring a safe work environment is a duty that all workers and management share The safety of those working around you is in your hands. Unsafe choices that you make can injure both you and your coworkers. Everyone…
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…
Job Hazard Analysis How a Complimentary Site Visit from Approach Management Services and a Job Hazard Analysis Saved a Local Client From DOSH Citations Approach is proud to offer an annual safety visit to our clients, included with…
Local Trenching and Excavation Fatality January 13, 2020 One person working at a wind project construction site is dead and another was critically injured after a trench collapsed on the two workers. The incident happened in a remote…
We’ve crunched the numbers for 2019 and identified the top causes of workplace injuries. These statistics are based on the thousands of claims we managed on behalf of our employers during the past year. Let’s take a look at…
Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for a 1/3rd of all fatalities in the industry. Incidents involving falls are generally complex events, frequently involving a variety of factors. The standards for fall protection deal…
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…