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...
Our experience in logging is tied to our roots in Maine. From our start, we were the state's primary insurer of loggers. The industry's poor safety record led us to create the Certified Logging Program. This program is credited with saving loggers fr...
Workplace safety hasn't always been seen as important in the retail and finance industries. Nevertheless, ergonomic and material handling issues often lead to very serious injuries. MEMIC's training in these areas can empower supervisors and employee...
In general, the transportation industry has done a good job reducing driving risks. The area that often needs work is in the material handling end of the business. MEMIC can help you design work in such a way that improves logistics and reduces the p...