Safety programs are important for any business.  After all, what is more important than taking care of the people who work for your organization?  But often these programs seem so intimidating that very little is done to develop effective p...

Hey, look at that cute critter coming towards us.  Why is it frothing at the mouth and baring its sharp teeth?  Lordy, it looks possessed!  Is it a rabid raccoon?  Quick, run inside as fast as you can! With the recent number of ne...

Nearly every adult in this country drives a car on a regular basis.  Yes, many people commute via public transportation, ride a bike, or walk to work; but even many of those people drive a car at least occasionally. According to 2015 data, Ameri...

PORTLAND, Maine, July 18, 2017 – In response to the recent disasters in the State of Illinois, MEMIC has confirmed it does have policyholders located in the impacted counties of Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry. MEMIC will review files to determine...

“If you can’t do the little things right, you’ll never be able to do the big things right,” Admiral William H. McRaven said in a graduation speech to the University of Texas that has received millions of views on YouTube and i...

Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? The timing couldn't be better considering the recent weather events like Hurricane Ike. Here in the Northeast we don't get many hurricanes and very few tornadoes. If you live somewhere that does...

The Department of Labor estimates that millions of young people under the age of 24 are likely to join the labor force this summer. Some will find their first part-time job while others will land something more permanent. Young workers are a highly v...

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BASICS It’s Fire Prevention Week, a great opportunity to educate your employees about best practices in the workplace and at home that can save their lives.  If prevention measures fall short and a fire breaks o...

Schools are arguably the most important workplaces to ensure health and safety and can be the most challenging. Schools need to track, prevent, and mitigate a wide range of incidents from cyberbullying to bomb threats. They need to manage and prope...