Approach Management Services

Approach Management Services Full-service, risk management consulting firm specializing in workers' comp for all types of industri NE
Lacey, WA 98516

Approach was established in 1992 to assist businesses with the exploration of new avenues to solving risk management issues. Founded in Washington State as a third party administrator (TPA), Approach administers retrospective rating groups. The expertise and commitment of the Approach staff have resulted in refunding well over $419 million in workers' compensation premiums to employers in Washingt

on. Visit us at www.approachms.com

OFFICES:

1711 S Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144

975 Carpenter Rd.

Is a Safety Committee required for your business? 🤔If you’re an employer, you need to know whether a safety meeting or c...
02/17/2026

Is a Safety Committee required for your business? 🤔

If you’re an employer, you need to know whether a safety meeting or committee is right for you! Check out the image below for a quick guide based on your team size and structure.

🔹 Safety Meeting: Includes all employees + a manager.
🔹 Safety Committee: Members represent different groups within your organization.

No matter which you need, here’s what to cover:
âś… Review safety & health inspection reports
âś… Discuss recent accident investigations
âś… Evaluate your accident & illness prevention program
âś… Document attendance and topics

Construction or agriculture? Special rules apply!
🏗️ Construction: Crew leader-crew meetings at the start of each job and weekly (WAC 296-155-110 (5)(a).
🌾 Agriculture: Foreman-crew meetings monthly or with major job changes (WAC 296-307-033).

Stay compliant, keep your team safe, and build a culture of safety! Have questions? Drop them below or reach out to our experts.

February 1st is the deadline for posting your OSHA log summaryMost businesses are required to post their OSHA Log summar...
01/13/2026

February 1st is the deadline for posting your OSHA log summary

Most businesses are required to post their OSHA Log summary from February 1st to April 30th.

This summary must be posted in each establishment where notices to employees are customarily posted, such as next to the required posters for your workplace.

Does that include your business?

Small employers and low-risk businesses may be exempt from these requirements if:
They have 10 or fewer employees at all times during the previous calendar year at all of their combined business locations.

The business is included on the industry exemption list in Table 1 under WAC 296-27-00105.

Note: An exemption does not apply if the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OSHA, or DOSH notifies you to comply.

Proposed 2026 Workers’ Comp Rates:   What a 4.9% “Average” Really Means for Employers? The Department has announced a pr...
09/26/2025

Proposed 2026 Workers’ Comp Rates: What a 4.9% “Average” Really Means for Employers?

The Department has announced a proposed 4.9 percent average premium rate increase for the State Fund, effective January 1, 2026.

However, this average masks significant variation across risk classes. While 90 percent of risk classes are expected to see an increase, the actual impact on individual employers will vary depending on the specific risk classifications they report hours under. Some employers may experience increases well above 4.9%, while others may see smaller changes, no change at all, or even a decrease.

The primary cost drivers are increased duration of long term disability claims and rising pension costs.

Employers are strongly encouraged to review their risk classes to understand how these proposed changes affect their rates. Look up risk classes:https://lni.wa.gov/insurance/_docs/Proposed2026RatesBusTypeClassCode.pdf

Below are proposed 2026 examples to demonstrate variations across risk classes:

0210 Asphalt Paving - Highway, Streets and Roads: 5% increase
0521 Painting: Buildings - Interior Work: 12% increase
4404 Cold Storage Warehouse: 6% increase
1101 Delivery Services: -12% decrease
4803 Orchards: 4% increase

The proposed increase is less than what L&I projects it will need to cover 2026 claims costs, and the Department continues to cover the deficit using the workers compensation contingency reserve.

There are several public hearings planned to allow input before L&I makes a final decision on rates.

For several years in a row,  W.G. Clark Construction has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament! ...
07/07/2025

For several years in a row, W.G. Clark Construction has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from W.G. Clark Construction is invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

There are still options for donations to help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

For several years in a row, McDonald & Associates: Private Investigator has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geek...
07/03/2025

For several years in a row, McDonald & Associates: Private Investigator has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from McDonald & Associates: Private Investigator is invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

For several years in a row, Intuitive Safety Solutions has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament...
06/30/2025

For several years in a row, Intuitive Safety Solutions has been a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from Intuitive Safety Solutions is invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

We are proud to have Guardian Security as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament! The support from Gua...
06/27/2025

We are proud to have Guardian Security as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from Guardian Security is invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

We are proud to have American Subcontractors Association of Washington as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf ...
06/25/2025

We are proud to have American Subcontractors Association of Washington as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from American Subcontractors Association of Washington is invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

We are proud to have TruFit Staffing AND Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament! The support from PTruFi...
06/23/2025

We are proud to have TruFit Staffing AND Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from PTruFit Staffingvaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

We are proud to have TruFit Staffing as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament! The support from TruFi...
06/20/2025

We are proud to have TruFit Staffing as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from TruFit Staffing has been invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

We are proud to have Lifetouch Medical Educators as a Beverage Cart Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament! T...
06/18/2025

We are proud to have Lifetouch Medical Educators as a Beverage Cart Sponsor for the 2025 Safety Geeks golf tournament!

The support from Lifetouch Medical Educators has been invaluable in helping us continue to fundraise for KIDS' CHANCE OF WASHINGTON.

All proceeds from this tournament benefit children who may not have had a chance to attend higher education without these scholarships.

You can still register to golf or sponsor a hole and help us reach our fundraising goal!

Join us and golf for good!

Address

PO Box 80207
Seattle, WA
98108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12066260846

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