Are you confused over recordkeeping requirements for your temporary workers?  Here are some simple guidelines to help.    OSHA regulations require employers to record work-related illnesses and injuries on the OSHA 300 log for all empl...

Compressed air is used in industry for a variety of purposes and is considered the fourth utility after electricity, natural gas, and water.  It’s used to drive portable hand tools, used in scuba diving tanks, used in some vehicle braking ...

Many employers, including MEMIC, encourage participation in events like the TD Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth, Maine because they see how actively supporting the healthy choices of employees can increase productivity and reduce cost. As the Sa...

Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood. The perception is we have to be lifting something heavy to cause an injury. Often it is the little things we do on a daily b...

A customer placing an order and the processing of that order is the true nature of business!  It is getting very close to Halloween and we all know that Thanksgiving is next.  For many businesses, this realization means the busiest time of...

Our hands are a marvel of the human body, affording us the ability to grasp objects and design tools to construct a modern society.  Think of all you do in the course of a day with your hands and now imagine what it would be like to lose a hand ...

Have you ever wondered if an injury is recordable on your OSHA 300 log?  If so, I recommend that you go straight to the OSHA website (www.OSHA.gov, Section 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)). Some injuries resulting in first aid care are not recordable. But what...

Working during the winter months can provide many opportunities to be outdoors when it is very cold. While outdoor winter work is necessary, not being prepared for the cold challenge can increase your risk for injury. The CDC provides some good infor...

I was recently watching an old episode of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs.” The episode title was “Safety Third.” I was intrigued. The official network blurb said: "In a thoughtful look back at his most challenging ...

It’s summertime, and that means hot temperatures. Employees who work outdoors or inside hot environments are at risk for heat stress illnesses. In fact, it’s not surprising to see many production environments that are not air conditioned,...