How did this lifting range come into existence? Some might say experience and logic got us here. Actually, this guideline was developed through historical research done by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) using mecha...

PORTLAND, ME, February 21, 2018 – Michael P. Bourque, president and CEO of The MEMIC Group, Maine’s largest and leading workers’ compensation insurance company, hailed the announcement that effective April 1, employers will pay...

You’ve been warned. You’ve seen the statistics, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to approximately 30% of all injury deaths. So we all just need to wear a hard hat whenever there is the slightest chance of risk, which is all the...

PORTLAND, ME, March 16, 2018 – Workers' compensation specialist The MEMIC Group has announced the promotion of Michael Carmody to the position of Claims Director of the Northeast Region, which includes MEMIC’s New Hampshire, Connecti...

When and where are ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) needed? This is a frequently asked question from employers in all industries. OSHA standards include specific requirements as to when these devices must be used, but they will often use t...

HAVS or hand-arm vibration syndrome is an insidious condition affecting the distal upper extremity. More specifically, repeated exposure to vibration through the use of powered vibrating tools such as hammer drills, handheld grinders, chain saws, r...

First thing's first—notify your employer as soon as possible.

The construction industry is among the most dangerous, but in recent years it has made great progress in workplace safety. Contractors have shown that nearly every risk to workers can be avoided, if safety is a priority. MEMIC has a combination of sa...

Like most industries, workers' comp has a language of its own.