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Working Around Stinging Insects

9.7.2018
Toolbox Talks

As the fall season approaches, many in the animal kingdom are preparing for the winter ahead. As we work outdoors, this means coming into contact with all kinds of insects, especially bees. At best, stings can cause pain and…

Kept-on-Salary (KOS)

9.7.2018
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Have you ever asked yourself how does “Kept on Salary” (KOS) save my company money? Or has management asked you to provide proof that KOS is the right thing to do? You are not alone! Employers who…

School Bus Interaction

8.31.2018
Toolbox Talks

School Bus Interaction – What Are the Rules? This is the time of year when suddenly hundreds of school buses will be out on the roads again after the summer break. There are very specific rules in Washington State when…

Preferred Worker Program

8.14.2018
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The Preferred Worker Program (PWP) is one of L&I’s incentive programs where they can certify a worker with permanent medical restrictions as a “Preferred Worker.” This certification enables the employee to return to work and offers thousands of dollars in…

Band Saws

8.14.2018
Toolbox Talks

Following good safety practices when using band saws is a must. Some of these safety practices seem like common sense, but we still have skilled craftsmen getting seriously injured. Make a habit of including safety in all your activities. Always…

Personal Protection Equipment - PPE

8.14.2018
Toolbox Talks

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses. This protection should be worn to protect from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses,…

Confined Space Violations

6.22.2018
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We’ve been hearing that more and more Washington State employers are being cited for confined space violations. Confined spaces can be found in the facilities and job sites of just about every Approach client, so it’s important to know how…

Safety All Star - Thompson Metal Fab

5.15.2018
Safety All Stars

When Kyle Orthmeyer of Thompson Metal Fab began as a safety professional, his daily interactions with co-workers were much different than today. “We were the police,” says Orthmeyer. “When I started here, safety was all about correction. People thought of…

Paid Sick Leave Law

4.27.2018
Approach Brain Trust

Video and Handouts from the April 2018 Brain Trust Download the Slide Deck For specific questions pertaining to Employee Exemptions or Paid Sick Leave Contact: Employment Standards Program Phone 1-866-219-7321 or Email: esgeneral@Lni.wa.gov RESOURCES: • Paid Sick Leave Fact Sheet…

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