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Mini Skid Steer Loaders: Small Machines, Big Headaches?
The growing popularity of mini skid steer loaders among small contractors, particularly arborists and landscapers, offers an efficient alternative to costly and scarce manual labor. These compact loaders can access narrow spaces and previously inacce...

Spotlight on Safety: MEMIC’s Safety Research Center Program and the Grant Winners
Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) is dedicated to fostering workplace safety through its Safety Research Center Program. This initiative offers up to a $30,000 grant to higher education institutions for research projects aimed at devel...

Ensuring Roadway Safety Beyond the Holiday Season
The importance of preventing impaired driving extends beyond the holiday season, with ongoing risks on the road. Companies can mitigate this risk with clear policies and education for employees. Tips include arranging transportation, moderating alcoh...

Hard Hats & Holiday Cheer: A Christmas Safety Guide
At Santa's Workshop, the holiday season is bustling with activity, but safety is a top priority. Hard hats are essential for protecting the elves and reindeer from potential hazards, ensuring a merry and safe Christmas. Santa emphasizes the importanc...

Don’t Let Winter Take You Down: Protect Your Team with MEMIC’s Walk Safe Campaign
Winter poses serious safety challenges with icy slips and falls being common workplace hazards. MEMIC's Walk Safe Winter Safety Campaign, featuring Kim Block, emphasizes proactive safety measures to prevent life-altering injuries. Kim's story of resi...

Small But Mighty: Implementing a Successful Safety Program for Small Businesses
Workplace safety is crucial for small businesses to create a productive and efficient environment, reducing injuries, costs, and boosting employee morale. OSHA offers valuable resources for establishing effective safety programs, including its Small ...

Stair Safety: Taking the Right Steps
Falls on stairs are a prevalent cause of injuries in residential and workplace settings, emphasizing the need for stringent safety measures. The key to preventing falls on stairs lies in a combination of proper design, upkeep, and individual precauti...

Dare to Enter: Exploring the Terror of Confined Spaces
Confined spaces pose deadly hazards to employees in various industries, where more than 60% of fatalities occur among rescuers. If entry is unavoidable, hazard assessment for things such as air quality, fall risks, chemical toxins, and extreme temper...

Better To Be Safe Than Sorry: Prepare to Handle Violence
The rise in workplace violence incidents requires employers to prioritize safety by implementing comprehensive policies and strategies. Data shows an alarming number of nonfatal injuries and workplace homicides due to intentional harm. Employers shou...

Guarding Golden Years: Preventing Patient Falls and Ensuring Caregiver Safety
This blog underscores the significance of safeguarding elderly residents and promoting caregiver safety in healthcare settings. It discusses strategies for preventing falls among seniors and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive fall preventio...
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