For Terry Dussault, crafting a clear safety picture from disparate parts is part personal, part technological. Dussault, who now specializes in training companies to comply with state and federal safety regulations as founder of Yellowknife Consulti...
In our July 13 post, we reminded you about the seriousness of heat-related illness in the workplace. In the four weeks since then, data indicates workers toiled through the hottest days in earth’s history -- a trend that seems certain to c...
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Researchers at colleges, universities invited to apply for $30,000 grant by Oct. 20 (PORTLAND, ME) — The MEMIC Safety Research Center is accepting applications for a grant of up to $30,000 to engage in research that makes a positive impact on w...
‘America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell’ will feature MEMIC tree felling trainer Barrett Parks (Greenville, ME) – A MEMIC forest operations safety consultant will participate in the 27th Annual Game of Logging on Saturday as pa...
Last time, as part of our impromptu series on heat safety this historic climate summer, we identified occupations with the worst heat risk, with tips on how to avoid or mitigate the hazards of working in excessive heat. As we turn the calendar toward...
MEMIC has long advocated a no-lift program using mechanical devices to control overexertion strains for healthcare workers assisting patients and residents. The forward lean posture often assumed by caregivers increases the potential for a bac...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says there were approximately 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating in November and December, 2012. This translates to 250 injuries per day during the holiday season! Of these 15,000 emergenc...
Oh the clash… should I push or should I pull? If I pull out all the stops will I be pushing the envelope? If I push myself to the limit will I pull a muscle? If I pull my punches will I be a pushover? When it comes to manual material handling...
The first year of OSHA’s Severe Injury Reporting Program is a success but smaller employers need more outreach and education on the new requirements, according to a new report from OSHA. The report warns now that the program is in its second ye...