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Park and Protect: Ensuring a Safe Environment for Parking Lot Attendants
This MEMIC blog discusses the importance of ensuring safety for parking lot attendants. It highlights several safety measures that can be implemented to protect parking attendants, such as adequate lighting, high-visibility clothing, clear signage an...
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Unearthing the Challenges of Mud
Springtime in Maine and other northern states brings not only awakening and renewal but also plenty of mud. For contractors, this means facing the challenges of "Mud Season" and the increased hazards and risks it brings. Rushed decisions during this ...
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Examining Visual Acuity for Safe Driving
Visual acuity plays a crucial role in driving safety, as it allows us to see the road clearly and react to potential hazards. Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining optimal visual acuity and ensuring safe journeys on the road. Prioritizing v...
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Awareness and Prevention Are Key for the Top Three Winter Workplace Injuries
Winter brings many hazards to the workplace environment including slippery surfaces, hazardous driving conditions, and low temperatures. Managing snow and ice, monitoring temperature changes, being aware of signs of hypothermia, and promoting safe dr...
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How to Deliver Safety to the Loading Dock Environment
Heavy freight, temporary trailers, mobile equipment, and hurried personnel with variable training combine to make loading docks uniquely hazardous. Shipping and receiving personnel must be alert and properly trained in material handling and equipment...
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The Future is Now with Wearable Technology
Even simple wearable technology such as a smart phone or watch can help employees recognize hazards and improve workplace safety. The future may be moving toward connected technology for better real-time communication, and toward exoskeletons for ass...
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Don’t Skate Around Snow Removal Equipment
While most snow removal equipment is operated by skilled professionals, it is the responsibility of motorists and pedestrians to be aware of hazards around this equipment.
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Taming the Dangerous Passage - Safely Entering and Exiting a Vehicle During Winter Weather
Common-sense moves such as approaching carefully, bracing yourself for stability, and moving without boxes, packages, or other items in hand, can help you avoid slip and fall injuries while entering or exiting a vehicle during the cold, snow, and ice...
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See Motorcyclists in Your Drive for Safety
Workers who ride or share the road with motorcycles need to be aware of the increased risk of accidents. There are, however, many ways to improve road safety. “Look Twice, Save a Life” is a great practice for all drivers.
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Drive to Stay Alive
As a young paramedic back in the 1980’s I quickly learned how devastating automobile collisions are. The human body simply doesn’t hold up well given the dynamics of a high-speed impact.
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