In the movie, My Cousin Vinny, actor Joe Pesce plays a New York lawyer who defends his cousin, Billy, and a friend, both students at NYU, from a crime they did not commit while traveling through Alabama. While representing the two boys in cour...
Employee training is an important part of your safety program no matter what your industry. MEMIC provides workshops and webinars covering a variety of subjects. These are free of charge to MEMIC policyholders. Check out the following lis...
It is the time of year when most farms are servicing, maintaining and repairing the wide variety of equipment that is used to till, plant and harvest. The farm shop is the scene of many incidents that involve the eyes, hands, and feet. In...
As we enter the summer season it’s time to consider how to best protect outdoor workers. One of the most important defenses in our arsenal against insects and vector diseases is insect repellents. Many people have questions regardi...
Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...
Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...
Good housekeeping practices not only help to maintain clean work areas, but in some cases, may prevent potential catastrophes. In 2008, we were witnesses of the dangers of combustible dust with the explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Ge...
When ventilation or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are used to protect workers from air contaminants, air sampling must be conducted to ensure those workers are not overexposed. Verifying that controls are adequate is critical. Air sampli...
OSHA has just updated their criteria for reporting workplace fatalities and severe injuries. The change will take place on January 1, 2015. Currently, businesses are required to contact OSHA if there is a fatality or 3 or more individuals are h...
What’s on the menu if you’re a leader in your restaurant or commercial kitchen? The answer, of course, is the safety of your professional staff. To create a well balanced menu, start by focusing on the industry’s common losses ...