On June 17, 2021, OSHA officially filed an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for Healthcare in the Office of the Federal Register, and it became effective upon publishing on June 21, 2021. What is an ETS and what does all this mean for employers? Un...
I recently came across this quote, author unknown: “Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.” This reminded me of a couple more adages from my aviation industry career. “There are old pilots and bold pilots, but ...
How many times have you heard this question about injured workers? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. When an injury occurs, the immediate reaction might be to blame the injured worker. Other common responses include, “they should have k...
Ah, yes, roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer where sitting under a shade tree with lemonade and a summer breeze makes you feel fine. Ninety dazzling days or thereabouts for beaches and barbeques, hikes and hammocks, and s’mores and ...
Longtime readers of the MEMIC Safety Net know that we typically cover topics that help to keep workers safe on the job. Unfortunately, we all know that despite best efforts to keep each other safe, injuries may still occur. After prevention, proper ...
It goes without saying that this virus refers to the sinister coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 that continues to ravage humanity on a global scale. Tragically, in its quest to survive and thrive the virus can be a destroyer of life, especially within ...
One of the most critical aspects of improving an organization’s safety performance is the need to implement change. Whether implementing a new safety policy or procedure or trying to render positive changes toward safe human behavior, safety pr...
As we celebrate Labor Day, gearing up for family and friends around the pool or the barbecue, have you ever thought about why Labor Day started? Today, many Americans enjoy a paid holiday on Labor Day, but back on September 5, 1882, the first time La...
On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a trade release that provides updated guidance for preventing the spread of COVID 19 in the workplace. OSHA states that the updates reflect the June 27, 2021 CDC...