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Generator Safety

  • 1.3.2025
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Mindy

If not properly installed and operated, a portable generator can become a deadly device that kills via electric shock or carbon monoxide fumes. Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes! Carbon Monoxide Hazards Never use a generator in…

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Experience Modification Rates

Annually, L&I reviews your company’s claim history and reported hours to calculate your Experience Modification Rate (EMR). The Experience Rating Calculation sheet gives you a “preview” of your premium rate and EMR for all of your active L&I accounts (main…

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Experience Rating Calculation Sheet

Annually, L&I reviews your company’s claim history and reported hours to calculate your Experience Modification Rate (EMR). In late September/early October, you’ll receive the Proposed Experience Rating Calculation (PERC) sheet. This gives you a “preview” of your premium and EMR for…

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Brain Trust - The Stay-at-Work Program (Feb. 16, 2023)

  • 1.7.2023
  • jessica

The Stay-at-Work Program The Stay-at-Work Program reimburses employers when they provide light-duty jobs to injured workers. Eligible employers can be reimbursed for 50% of the worker’s wages for up to 66 light-duty working days (maximum $10,000). The key requirement for…

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Generator Safety

  • 11.12.2021
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Mindy

  If not properly installed and operated, a portable generator can become deadly. Generators can kill via electric shock or carbon monoxide fumes. Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes!   Carbon Monoxide Hazards Never use a generator…

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5 Ways to keep claims on track in 2021

  • 4.2.2021
  • Ask Approach
  • barry

5 Ways to keep claims on track in 2021 Today is the Freeze Date for several Retro groups managed by Approach. We’ve updated you on preparing for freeze, but the best-performing companies are focused on safety and claims management all…

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Pay less for workers’ comp insurance in Washington

  • 3.25.2021
  • Ask Approach
  • barry

Insuring your business can be a big expense. Shopping around or working with a broker can help, but Washington has one type of insurance that can only be bought from the state – workers’ comp. Workers’ comp insurance in Washington…

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Workers' Comp Infographics

The workers’ comp system in Washington state can be daunting for any employer. That’s why more than 1,000 leading employers in Washington turn to Approach for help with safety, claims management, and refunds on their workers’ comp premiums. We’ve made…

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Workers' Comp Management

As an Approach client, you have a dedicated workers’ compensation analyst who is your go-to expert to navigate the claims process from start to finish. Our innovative claims management program and risk management strategy has been developed over more than…

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Keep up with your claims

  • 1.15.2021
  • Ask Approach
  • barry

How to stay in control of Washington workers’ comp claims In Washington state, you have several tools available to help lower the cost of workers’ comp claims. Two of the biggest and best are: Medical-only discount Claims that only have…

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