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Tick Tock, it's Time for a Tick Check

Spring is here and with that folks are getting outside cleaning up from the winter, hiking, camping, and, yes, working. With the unusually mild winter in the East this year, ticks will be out in force.

General, Logging, Outdoor Safety  •  April 19, 2016

Distracted Driving & Work Zone Awareness

Sometimes we all do stupid things, especially when we try to do too many things at once. If one of those things involves 4,000 pounds of metal and glass moving at high velocity, a small lapse in judgment can be catastrophic.

Transportation, General, Driving Safety  •  April 12, 2016

OSHA Takes Severe Injury Reporting Seriously, You Should Too

The first year of OSHA’s Severe Injury Reporting Program is a success but smaller employers need more outreach and education on the new requirements, according to a new report from OSHA. The report warns now that the program is in its second year, OS...

General, OSHA  •  April 06, 2016

Breathe Easy by Resolving Indoor Air Quality Issues

Air quality affects everyone who spends time inside buildings. Trying to solve problems with indoor air can lead to headaches for facility managers, building owners, and occupants alike. There are, in most cases, several simple things that can be d...

General  •  March 31, 2016

Examining the Minor Servicing Exemption to OSHA’s LOTO Standard

The scope of OSHA’s The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard covers “the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, ...

Manufacturing, General, OSHA  •  March 30, 2016

The ABCs of Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide

MEMIC recently invited Dementia Care Specialist Heather McKay to lead a policyholder webinar series and the response has been overwhelming. This is no surprise as Heather is an incredibly knowledgeable and dynamic presenter and millions of families s...

General, Healthcare, Safe Patient Handling & Mobility  •  March 22, 2016

Supplement Your Vitamins With Facts

The percentage of Americans using dietary supplements jumped from 42% to 53% from 1994 to 2006, and it is probably even higher now. It is unfortunate that we cannot condense the positive effects of exercise into pill form as it would undoubtedly be a...

General  •  March 16, 2016

Eye Protection Is More Than Having Safety Glasses

The National Safety Council has designated March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month and Save Your Vision Month. Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body and are often taken for granted.

General  •  March 09, 2016

It's No Lie: Integrity Testing Can Improve Your Hiring Practices

Integrity testing is one easy way to ensure that new hires are bringing good morale to your workplace safety culture.

General, Hiring Practices, Leadership and Management  •  March 02, 2016

The Vestibular System and Its Implication in Staying Upright

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall injuries account for over one million emergency room visits per year and represent the primary cause of lost work days. Staying upright is, therefore, an important part of any organizat...

General, Slips, Trips & Falls  •  February 24, 2016

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