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2018

Make 2018 a Safe Year

Well, it’s happened again. Another year is almost in the books; time sure does fly by doesn’t it? As we review the events of 2017 and look forward to the new year, please be sure that workplace safety is part of the conversation.

General  •  December 28, 2017
Santa Claus

Upon a Tranquil Morn

Santa Claus reflects on another year of MEMIC Safety Net Blogs that served him well over the preceding months.

General, Construction, Transportation, Hospitality, Slips, Trips & Falls, Office Ergonomics, Manual Material Handling  •  December 20, 2017
man slipping on floor

A Science for the Art of Slipping: Take Charge of Your Traction

Consider this all-too-common situation… coffee in hand, Sam hustles across the snow-dusted parking lot in leather sole shoes. His phone rings. Before he can answer “What’s up?” he’s down!

General, Hospitality, Slips, Trips & Falls, Outdoor Safety  •  December 13, 2017
Santa Claus reading MEMIC Safe Gift Guide

MEMIC's Safe Gift Guide

Nothing is better than having a loved one come home safe, that's why we asked some of our Safety Management Consultants to share their top gift choices for the holiday season.

General, Services, Hospitality, Slips, Trips & Falls, Outdoor Safety  •  December 07, 2017
woman wrapping holiday presents

Ho! Ho! Ho! Gift Wrapping and Lifting Tips for the Busy Elf

Stay safe during the gift giving season. We've packaged up some simple tips on how to avoid back and shoulder strains.

General  •  December 05, 2017
Garage with a line of cars on lifts

Vehicle Lift Safety

Vehicle lifts are widely used throughout the automotive service industry and are very effective pieces of equipment when proper safety procedures are followed.

Transportation, General, Inspection  •  November 16, 2017
Rock concert

Office Ergonomics Is Music to My Ears

As a fan of most music genres, especially alternative and classic rock, several song titles come to mind that I believe fit nicely with the topic of office ergonomics.

General, Office Ergonomics  •  November 08, 2017
Caution tape in front of downed tree and power lines

Be Sure The "Calm After the Storm" Is as Safe as Possible!

As we mark the five year anniversary of Super Storm Sandy, the northeast now has an estimated 1,000,000 homes and businesses without power. The passing of the latest storm is a big relief for the northeast U.S., but now the cleanup begins and that c...

General, Outdoor Safety, Emergency Preparedness  •  October 30, 2017
Man thinking with cogs and scribbled notes surrounding head

Exercise Your Brain!

Is it really true that you can prevent memory loss? In most cases, absolutely!

General  •  October 25, 2017
Logging machine in front of log pile

Evolution of the Cabicle

Gone are the days of loggers toiling in the great outdoors enduring the elements and demands of strenuous physical labor. As the industry has become more mechanized, those who work in the logging sector are more likely to be driving a truck or operat...

Construction, Logging, Office Ergonomics  •  October 19, 2017

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