OSHA has previously issued guidance directed to the health care industry for safe patient handling procedures and now intends to enforce this guidance. With its recent announcement OSHA is indicating they will now inspect the facility’s patient...

"Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!" We all recognize this famous quote from the 1939 movie “Gone with the Wind”. In fact, according to the American Film Institute, this is the most famous movie quote of all time. Movies are ent...

Workplace Violence in healthcare is becoming an epidemic and situations can be difficult to manage for many reasons. It can take place in many forms in the workplace, and when it does, it affects us all. Before an incident occurs, it is critical tha...

Episode #94 | Published March 27, 2023 Not all workplace violence happens with a weapon. Sometimes it can be verbal or even psychological abuse from a customer or a fellow employee. Regardless of the tool, violence at the workplace is on the rise. ...

Are You Prepared? Violence in the American Workplace w/ Rob Sylvester

The escalating prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) has triggered a growing number of policyholders seeking our guidance on implementing controls to tackle this pressing issue. WPV encompasses a broad spectrum of acts - from verbal abuse to physica...

Episode #119 | Published January 27, 2025 Today on the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Command Master Sergeant, United States Army Retired Bart Womack, author of the book, Embedded Enemy, and screenplay for the feature film of the same name, joins me t...