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Voluntary Protection Program

10.11.2018
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Each year, our safety team crosses the state visiting hundreds of Approach clients. As a group, our clients have a strong focus and dedication to safety, but every once in a while one rises above and stands out as…

Impairment Ratings

10.5.2018
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Some claims for workplace injury or occupational disease are serious enough that surgery is needed. Others may involve a long recovery time for a variety of reasons. When either of these situations come up, the injured worker may be…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

10.5.2018
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive motion injury. It occurs when the median nerve in your arm is regularly pinched and compressed. Workers with CTS commonly feel pain, weakness, and tingling, usually in the…

Lockout-Tagout

9.28.2018
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Lockout/Tagout Lockout/Tagout is a way of protecting employees while machinery is serviced. The person who will be working on the equipment disconnects it, locks the power source, and puts a warning tag on it. This prevents the equipment from…

Balancing Safety and Efficiency

9.28.2018
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How do you balance safety and efficiency? “Ask Approach” recently had the chance to talk with Steve, a professional safety consultant, about a variety of workplace safety topics. Here’s our first interview with Steve — look for more to…

Terminating Employment

9.21.2018
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We looked earlier this month at the challenges of hiring in such a tight labor market. Today, it’s time to look at the other end of employment, when it’s sometimes necessary to separate with an employee for performance reasons.…

Working Long Hours

9.21.2018
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Long Hours, Evening and Shift Work Working evening or early morning shifts makes it hard to get enough quality sleep. Lack of sleep and long work hours can make you tired (fatigued) at work. Tired workers can have a…

Silica in the Workplace

9.14.2018
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Potential Costs for Exposing Workers to Silica Hazards Virginia Occupational Safety and Health issued five citations and $304,130 in penalties to Lanford Brothers Company for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica hazards while using jackhammers to remove concrete from…

Top 5 Ways to Keep Claims "On-Track"

9.14.2018
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Some claims are challenging, but most are straightforward, especially when everyone is on the same page. Today, we’re taking a look at the Top 5 Ways to Keep Claims On-Track. These are the steps you can take — now…

Working Around Stinging Insects

9.7.2018
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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…

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