The 21st century brings continual technological advancement and the vehicle industry is one area where this is becoming more obvious. The collision survivability rate is better due to multiple air bags, protective crumple zones, and improved ...
Back to school and back to work often means more time at a desk and in front of a computer screen. But those old desk jockey aches and pains don’t have to return with you from your summer vacation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist...
Electrical lines are prevalent throughout this country, and it is not unusual to find them damaged and on the ground or low hanging. Windstorms, vehicle crashes, or power transmission equipment failure can result in an extremely dangerous situation. ...
Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the unveiling of a new training resource for hazard identification at the June 10th annual conference of the American Society of Safety Engineers. A...
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 ...