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Does Automotive Safety Technology Really Make Us Safer?
Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) systems are more common and more capable than just a few years ago.
Why Do You Work? What Motivates You To Come Home Safe?
Most employees can produce a quick answer to the question "Why do you work?”
For Valentine’s Day - Give from the Heart with Safety
Okay, it may not be as popular as flowers or chocolate, but the gift of safety truly can be the best gift you could ever give to a person.
Our Hands are Incredible Tools
Our hands are two incredible tools attached to our body. Each hand consists of 29 bones connected by 34 muscles and other connective tissue.
OSHA Increases Penalties and Changes Electronic Reporting
Although we all know the wheels of progress turn slowly, especially at the federal government level, there are occasionally a few updates for those concerned with OSHA regulation.
Caught in the Line of Fire
“Line of fire” means, in broad terms, to be in harm’s way, which can apply to the hazards inherent with many work activities, particularly when moving objects are involved.
Safety Leadership for the New Year
While thinking about resolutions for the new year, I came across a great article in Safety+Health Magazine by Steven Luttrull about being an intentional safety leader.
OSHA Enforcement with no Respiratory Hazard PEL - The General Duty Clause Applies
Many safety professionals have been asked how OSHA handles situations where an employee is exposed to a chemical substance with no published OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL).
Top 10 Safety Tips of 2018
Last year MEMIC celebrated our 25th anniversary of working to provide the best workers’ comp insurance by focusing on workplace safety and the compassionate treatment of all workers.
Start the Year Off on the Right Foot by Preventing Slips and Falls
With the dawn of a new year, let’s all start off on the right foot by keeping our feet underneath us when afoot.
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