Stopping the spread of harmful pathogens has long been a workplace safety issue. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard and the Hazard Communication standard are certainly examples of prevention strategies that have been around for a long time. ...

PORTLAND, Maine – As states begin to lift restrictions on employers in various segments of the economy, MEMIC has released a safety procedures template to guide employers. The MEMIC Pandemic Recovery Safety Planning guide includes forms to assi...

Do you need to power more than one office device, tool, or appliance? This usually generates discussion about the use of a power strip. Power strips are not to be confused with extension cords. A power strip has many reference names- computer strip,...

The healthcare industry, including social service and home care services, is growing rapidly and so are the risks associated with it. MEMIC can help you focus on the areas where injuries happen all too often. In most cases, "patient handling" in...

Healthcare workers suffer higher rates of musculoskeletal injuries than any other occupation. These injuries are often caused by manually lifting and moving patients in hospitals or residents in elder care facilities. The ergonomically improved safe ...