Portland, Maine – Stacey Foote has been promoted to Vice President of Claims for the MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company with service teams from Maine to Florida. In her new role, Stacey will oversee MEMI...
This two-day in person training provides instruction on key sections of OSHA’s Construction Standards, instructing attendees on how to effectively implement appropriate safety procedures in the workplace. In addition, specific information is p...
In any organization, prioritizing safety is paramount to ensure the well-being of employees and the overall success of the business. Safety performance measurement plays a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing safety practices within a workplace. ...
Episode #112 | Published December 21, 2023 Many studies have been conducted to determine the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) as an educational tool. Results indicate that learning in a VR environment leads to higher rates of retention and recall whe...
Episode #111 | Published November 20, 2023 Noise in the workplace can be dangerous. A loud environment can cause problems ranging from difficulties concentrating and stress to hearing damage and poor decisions. Controlling noise through engineering c...
Episode #110 | Published November 9, 2023 Maryann Hoff, MEMIC’s Vice President of Loss Control discusses how industry and safety professionals need to better understand the why behind a safe workplace and breaks it down into the Five Whys of Safety C...
Episode #109 | Published October 23, 2023 According to the CDC, 22 million American workers are exposed to noise levels above 85 decibels at work every year and 30 million workers are exposed to chemicals that can be ototoxic. Add to that the 48 mill...
Episode #108 | Published October 9, 2023 Maureen Anderson, MEMIC’s Manager of Ergonomics discusses ergonomic risk factors and controls, body mechanics, assessment tools, and how future technology may shape our process for creating ergonomic solutions...