During my tenure as a physical therapist, I would get asked about using back braces or back belts for injury prevention. I would tell my patients there was little to no evidence to support those claims and would discuss other alternatives that were m...
Falls from heights and on the same level when on working surfaces continue to be among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Performing elevated work is no less hazardous when done infrequently and temporarily, such as equip...
(Portland, ME) – The MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company with service teams from Maine to Florida and licensed in 46 states, has promoted two safety management consultants to broader roles within its expa...
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“Safety and healthcare are two very important aspects of my life. I come from a family of nurses who have instilled in me that caring for our community is a privilege and a duty. I have dedicated my life to improving the safety and wellness of ...
How many times have you tripped or stumbled exiting or entering an elevator? Of those instances, how many times were you carrying something? Misleveled elevators are something that many of us have encountered, and it can lead to serious injury. A Ro...
It is a method that has been practiced for decades and is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to prevent falls. It’s a method that can be used across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and transportation...
(Portland, Maine) – The MEMIC Group has named Maryann Hoff ARM, CSP, MEHS, a 17-year insurance industry veteran, its new Vice President of Loss Control and Safety. Hoff comes to MEMIC most recently from Safety National Casualty Corp., where she...
September is National Preparedness Month and there is no better time to talk to your family, your coworkers, and your community about what protective measures to take before, during, and after an emergency. MEMIC has prepared itself with a Business C...