You have just discovered four inches of water in your office or finished basement after a heavy rain storm, and now you have no idea what to do or even where to start. The first and most important thing is: Don’t panic. In Part 1 of this s...
Once you have decided to have your home or office tested for mold it is important to understand the different types of mold testing that are available and their limitations. #1: "Tape” or “surface” testing is accomplished by placing...
When was the last time you took a close look at your tires? The tires are the only contact the vehicle has with the road. Clearly the performance of the car or truck is dependent upon quality tires in good condition. Before you hop in your car and d...
The Seven Steps to Stagnation, often cited to prevent change, have been heard time and time again by MEMIC consultants when discussing workplace safety. Take a look at this list and see if you, your coworker, supervisor, or even company owner has use...
In most cases, employers need only to record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 form without a need to contact OSHA. However, as stated in 29 CFR 1904.39, Reporting Fatalities and Multiple Hospitalization Incidents to OSHA. Wit...
Operating a business is never easy, but is especially challenging in a difficult economy. This should lead management to identify cost control methods. Workplace injuries are extremely expensive when both the direct and indirect costs are considered....
Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood. We do not have to be lifting something heavy to cause an injury. Often it is the little things we do on a ...
Do you recognize these symptoms? Fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, joint aches, and a red bulls-eye like rash. These can be symptomatic of tick borne illness such as Lyme disease. If you work outdoors either for your job or just a...
As the winter weather grows closer on the horizon it’s time to consider the condition and selection of the tires on our vehicles. Snow, ice, and slush on the roadways greatly affect the handling and performance of cars and trucks. ...
Now that we have outlasted Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday it’s time to face the rest of the holiday season. Our goal at MEMIC is to help you do so safely, so please consider the following. An estimated 240...