Surface, AWARENESS, Footwear, Environment “If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give… stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ― Leo Tolstoy, Essays, Letters and Miscellanies Tolstoy’s advice ...
S.A.F.E. - SURFACE, Awareness, Footwear, Environment Getting to know the surface we walk on can help prevent slips and falls. Evaluate an existing surface by looking at its 4 C’s: 1. Surface Changes Elevation: Changes in elevation under 1...
This year MEMIC is celebrating 25 years of our mission to provide the best workers’ comp insurance by focusing on workplace safety and the compassionate treatment of all workers. Every week we try to provide the most valuable workplace safety ...
In January 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a Hazard Alert regarding the use of methylene chloride during bathtub refinishi...
Non-traumatic, occupational foot problems are so common that they can occur in virtually any workplace and under any working conditions. Surveys suggest that two out of every three workers suffer from foot problems. Underlying medical issues such as ...
Housekeeping in the workplace is a critical safety issue—it’s even regulated: All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition (to the extent the work a...
If Rod Serling, the creator and narrator of the original television series, The Twilight Zone (circa 1959-1964), portrayed an ergonomist, he would likely begin his show with the following: “You unlock this door with the key of posture awarenes...
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are down, the pumpkins are just about gone, and the frosty weather is here. Now is the time to ensure your employees are properly trained and equipped to work safely in cold environments...
On October 25th, OSHA posted a News Release extending the public comment period for their proposed rulemaking on occupational exposure to crystalline silica. This ubiquitous, naturally occurring mineral has long been regulated through OSHA&rsqu...
Housekeeping is a manual material handling job that requires bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling repetitively throughout the day—often in awkward postures. Each housekeeping task carries certain risk factors. When these factor...