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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…

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
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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
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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…

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