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Tracking Your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program
Everyone is keeping score and tracking it in some way. When we exercise, we track number of repetitions, weights used, and miles ran. Our doctors log health indicators like body weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure to name a few.

The Flat Roof Dilemma - When is Fall Protection Required in General Industry?
The OSHA fall protection standards have elements that touch all industries and complying with them can be challenging. Let’s take a closer look at one of the most commonly asked questions regarding fall protection.

Are We Out of Tune? Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored the history behind the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the reasons why the potential changes are important to the United States.

Are We Out of Tune? Part 1
When OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) on March 26, 2012, it had been 25 years since the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) had been updated to include all industries where employees are potentially exposed to hazardous ...

Getting Ready For Winter Weather
Now that we’re past the autumnal equinox, it won’t be much longer before Old Man Winter comes knocking on our door with a formidable fist.

The (Not So) Surprising Truth about Injuries in Schools and Educational Services
In reviewing injury data compiled by MEMIC's Education Services Team, it was found that faculty and administrative jobs have the highest injury frequency across all departments.

Moments Make the Leader with Patrick Nelson
Leadership is made up of critical decisions and choices. Sometimes they're obviously critical, sometimes not so obvious.

Shouldering the Work: Simple Solutions for a Complex Joint
Work-related shoulder injuries cost over $28 billion a year. Safe shoulder movement is very dependent on muscle strength and a coordinated movement of a complex structure.

OSHA Updates COVID 19 Recommendations
On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a trade release that provides updated guidance for preventing the spread of COVID 19 in the workplace.

Labor Day in America and how it became a federal holiday
As we celebrate Labor Day, gearing up for family and friends around the pool or the barbecue, have you ever thought about why Labor Day started?
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