If you are a long-time Approach client or a frequent reader of Ask Approach, you’ve probably heard us compare workers’ comp to car insurance. They have some important things in common: They’re both types of insurance They’re both required…
Each year in the U.S., falls from ladders result in more than 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths. Those numbers are unacceptably high, because with a little education on proper use, those figures could be much lower. So, let’s cover some…
We heard from several clients last week in response to a postcard about Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave. The man on the postcard is smiling, but anything labeled “Premium collection begins…” is bound to scare business owners. Here’s a…
The Deadly Double Dozen It has been a busy year for all of us on the construction site. Let’s talk about cause and effect. In order to avoid accidents, we must remove the causes. Every cause is a result of an unsafe act…
When is it time for an employer to hire a workers’ comp attorney? Most claims are resolved quickly and without expensive court cases, but you may come across a claim that you either believe is fraudulent or which just…
With the unemployment rate as low as it is today, it’s much more common to see older workers continuing to provide their valuable skills in the workplace. Older workers represent a true opportunity for employers, in this “knowledge economy”. The…
Have you (or someone you know) ever been injured while working with a skid steer loader? Skid steer loaders are used for material handling and excavating. Workers who operate or work near this equipment are at risk for injuries…
Vocational retraining, or simply Voc (rhymes with yolk), begins when the employer is unable or unwilling to offer permanent work within the injured worker’s physical restrictions. The worker meets with a vocational consultant who reviews their work history, educational…
Construction sites are dynamic and ever-changing. When the project speeds up, you can find workers from different trades working within close proximity of each other or commonly known as stacking. To minimize the risk of accidents, it is important…
Holes are made in roofs and floors as buildings go up and are torn down. Workers can be injured or killed if they fall through the holes. John and Phillip were in the process of removing a damaged plywood sheet…