I can’t breathe. Where am I? I am so confused. Why am I here? I can see the escape ladder but can’t seem to move my legs and arms to climb it. Standing in that dark space with no way to get out, panic sets in, still no air, everything goe...

When it comes to safety, organizations of all kinds commonly strive for the ultimate goal - obtaining World-Class Safety Culture.  So what does that mean?  I won’t pretend to answer this question in one post, but I do hope to present ...

Many safety experts, including myself, agree that one of the most critical components of an effective safety program and development of a safety culture is awareness. Safety awareness is achieved through many different activities, including routine s...

(Portland, ME) – The MEMIC Group, specialists in workforce safety, is offering simple steps policyholders and business owners should implement to avoid preventable, heat-related injuries. With heat advisories issued in many areas of the country...

Labor Rules Protect Young Workers in Summer Jobs As many eager teens look for summer employment, employers need to research Federal and State child labor laws that dictate the workplace conditions for those younger than age 18.  ...

Our hands are the ultimate tools. Think about all the things they enable us to do: operate machines and equipment, create art, grip tools and materials, punch out a text message, strum an instrument, sense texture and temperature, pet a dog, play cat...

" I approach safety with a core belief that all injuries are preventable. My mission is to ensure that all workers leave work in the same condition that they arrived in each day. To achieve this goal, it takes employers providing the right resources ...