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Active Sitting and Ergonomic Health
A few of my business account contacts have posed the question of what to look for in an ergonomic chair. The short answer is adjustment features.
A Safe Holiday Season
Now that we have outlasted Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday it’s time to face the rest of the holiday season. Our goal at MEMIC is to help you do so safely, so please consider the following.
Tire Safety and Winter Driving
As the winter weather grows closer on the horizon it’s time to consider the condition and selection of the tires on our vehicles. Snow, ice, and slush on the roadways greatly affect the handling and performance of cars and trucks.
Safety Accountability—a Recipe for Injury Prevention
The majority of the injuries that occur are not related to unsafe workplace conditions, but connected to behavioral issues in the workplace. Real success calls for a recipe with a dash of OSHA compliance, a touch of behavioral sciences, and all plac...
Recognize and Reduce Manual Pushing and Pulling Hazards
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, injury and illness cases requiring days away from work remained largely unchanged from the prior year, although overexertion rates increased. Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rates also increased compa...
Fall Driving Hazards
Autumn is one of the prettiest times of year. The trees are changing colors creating a spectacular view. Autumn also presents a set of challenges when driving.
The Seven Steps to Stagnation
The Seven Steps to Stagnation, often cited to prevent change, have been heard time and time again by MEMIC consultants when discussing workplace safety. Take a look at this list and see if you, your coworker, supervisor, or even company owner has us...
Is Your Business Ready?
Hurricanes, floods, wind damage, heat waves, shootings, and domestic terrorism – all events that have happened this year. Is your business ready?
Reporting Mechanical Power Press Injuries
In most cases, employers need only to record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 form without a need to contact OSHA. However, as stated in 29 CFR 1904.39, Reporting Fatalities and Multiple Hospitalization Incidents to OSHA.
Ladder Safety
According to the Consumer Product Safety Council, each year there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries in the U.S. relating to ladders. Here is a review of the various ladder types and some ladder safety fundamentals.
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