PORTLAND, ME, April 18, 2018 – MEMIC is accepting applications for its Harvey Picker Horizon Scholarship Program for children and spouses of workers who have been seriously injured on the job. MEMIC has awarded $155,000 in scholarships since 20...
If the above-average snowfall and record-setting December into January cold snap northerners endured this past winter wasn’t enough of a slap in the face, now comes the news that the deep snowpack insulated the tick population favoring their su...
In our fast-paced world, many people are becoming over-worked, over-weight and fatigued – all of which increases the likelihood of injuries. To maintain the safety and security of their workforce, many employers are promoting wellness of the wh...
May sunshine has finally arrived, but that is not the only reason we are excited. National Electrical Safety Month is here, and it is time we bring some awareness to the dangerous electrical hazards that could be blossoming in your workplace. In 201...
A babbling brook, soft rain falling on the rooftop, a songbird singing and leaves rustling in an autumn breeze are just some of the sounds of life that can have a soothing effect on us. To savor these sounds along with the social comfort afforded fr...
PORTLAND, Maine, June 18, 2014—At its annual meeting last week, workers' compensation insurer MEMIC presented awards for workplace safety to six of its more than 20,000 policyholders. At the Portland Museum of Art, Vice President for Loss Cont...
As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, a huge percentage of people will be travelling across the country to visit family and friends. More traffic means more risk, so share this with the people you want to see “arrive alive.” Acco...
According to Rick Conlow in his LinkedIn article “The Top 10 Things Employees Want From Their Job” organizations benefit greatly by addressing the question “What do employees really want?” Some of these benefits include higher...
“I’m digging in the dirt, stay with me I need support” is a recurring lyrical line from Peter Gabriel’s 1992 hit single “Digging in the Dirt.” The need for some form of support or protective system to prevent eart...
Schools, colleges and universities are their own small communities. They often employ hundreds in jobs as diverse as maintaining grounds, preparing meals, repairing facilities, managing events, and instructing students. All support the mission of qua...