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Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

  • 3.20.2020
  • Ask Approach, COVID-19 - Ask Approach

  Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 March 20, 2020   Federal OSHA has published, Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, a PDF brochure filled with tips that may be helpful for organizations wondering how to maintain operations during this…

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Coronavirus Resources for Employers in Washington State

  • 3.13.2020
  • Ask Approach, COVID-19 - Ask Approach

  Coronavirus Resources for Employers in Washington State    There are more questions than answers as Coronavirus gains a foothold in Washington state. Luckily, there is a lot of guidance from local, state, and federal agencies that is specific to…

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Coronavirus Update for Washington State Employers (March 6, 2020)

  • 3.6.2020
  • Ask Approach, COVID-19 - Ask Approach

  Coronavirus Update for Washington State Employers: Gov. Inslee announced this morning (Friday, March 6, 2020) that first responders and health care workers are eligible for workers’ comp “during the time they’re quarantined after being exposed to COVID-19 on the…

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Big Change for Stay-at-Work Reimbursements

  • 2.28.2020
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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…

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Service Spotlight: Stay-at-Work Specialist

  • 2.21.2020
  • Ask Approach, Service Spotlight

  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…

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Job Hazard Analysis

  • 2.14.2020
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  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…

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Top 4 Causes of Claims in 2019

  • 2.7.2020
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  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…

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Forensic Reviews

  • 1.31.2020
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  Forensic Reviews If you or your Approach Retro Coordinator think there are questions about a claim that require a more exhaustive medical review/opinion, we can coordinate a forensic review to get answers from a qualified medical specialist. Forensic reviews…

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Top Safety Violations of 2019

  • 1.24.2020
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  About 50 businesses each day get a visit they probably don’t want – a government safety inspection. But, it’s not really the inspection that’s the problem — it’s being cited for a violation and then being assessed a monetary…

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Upcoming Freeze Date for 2020

  • 1.10.2020
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Act now to maximize your retro refund potential On April 3, L&I will take a snapshot of claims expenses for employers in the following retros: PITB Transportation SMART A-Team SMART Dream Team Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained This is…

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