On February 7, 2008, a large explosion occurred at a sugar refinery owned by Imperial Sugar, in Port Wentworth, Georgia.  The accident killed 14 workers and injured another 40.  The explosion, centered in the middle of the factory, was dete...

Every task has the proper tool, and the versatile kitchen knife can cover a broad range of tasks—cutting, slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, boning, paring, etc. Experienced chefs will tell you that sharp, good quality knives are critical to...

With today’s mobile devices—smart phones, laptops, and tablet computers—physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors are seeing a dramatic increase in musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper back.  The term &ldquo...

Road construction projects and the summer season seem to run on the same schedule, often to the distress of many of us trying to go about our daily lives. Indeed, billions of dollars and millions of man-hours will be spent on road work in 2013, the b...

What relevance does an OSHA announcement about Construction in 2010 have in 2013?  Think fall protection.  According to OSHA falls accounted for 259 out of 738 total deaths in construction for CY 2011.  1992 through 2005, fatal fall...

MEMIC will be hosting a live webinar covering Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation on December 19 at 10:00am.  Register here at any time. How can you tell if you're losing your hearing? You probably can't. Hearing loss is an insidiou...

Summer often supplies the best weather to be outdoors. It’s also the busiest time of year for many outdoor industries, from construction to agriculture to hospitality. Though these workplaces are often very pleasant in nice weather, it’s ...

Are you caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? If you answered yes, then don’t miss MEMIC’s three part webinar series on September 9, 2013. This informative series will be taught by Heather McKay, an occupational...

We often see this slogan prominently displayed at businesses throughout the country. Safety First is a bold statement, one that, on the face of it, seems appropriate for any organization. After all, what is more important than the safety of your empl...

OSHA's  29CFR 1904.1  requires all employers with more than 10 employees to keep a record of workplace injuries and illnesses.  All employers are required to complete this recordkeeping unless they have 10 or fewer employees during all...