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.
Your workplace should be a safe space for all your employees – an environment free from discrimination and harassment. (You should already be aware that federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national o...
As we begin 2013, if you are like most people, you have probably made a New Year’s Resolution. Consider the same for your business and more specifically, your injury prevention program. Consider these ideas or brainstorm with your s...
Being an effective supervisor is obviously challenging and we've covered this topic in the past in Are They Willing? Are They Able? Do you think you’re a good supervisor? Would you know why or why not? As part of our leadership training s...
This week a business owner asked me if he needed a formal safety program. His business employed 10 people and has been successful in preventing workplace injuries for several years. However, he felt some level of uncertainty about his informal safety...
Where is the new generation of Occupational Safety and Health Specialists? Employers may be asking this question soon. A report from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) informs us that demand for safety, health and enviro...
Hurricanes, floods, wind damage, heat waves, shootings, and domestic terrorism—all events that have happened this year. Is your business ready? MEMIC recently archived an August webinar entitled "Is Your Business Ready?," which is designed...
Workplace safety is often assumed to be someone else’s job, common sense, or just a matter of luck. In fact, it takes a lot of dedicated focus by all members of an organization in order to be successful. Vince Lombardi might have st...