February 1st each year, employers, if required by OSHA to keep injury and illness records, must post their OSHA 300 Log Summary (form 300A).

In a recent blog, I discussed strategies for slip and fall prevention. In this article, we will look more closely at avoiding slip fall incidents through footwear choice rather than surface maintenance.

As the winter settles in, take a MEMIC minute to review some statistics related to snow blower use...

As of January 3, 2012, the use of handheld cellular phones by most commercial vehicle operators is illegal under federal law. The ban applies to interstate carriers including large trucks and busses.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010 294,620 employees suffered injuries from slips, trips, or falls. Of these, 221,100 were from falls to the same level or slip or trip events.

Few topics in the safety training world generate as much confusion and emotion from trainers and trainees as the arc flash protection requirements of NFPA 70E. I personally have found myself in a room full of engaged participants as they learn the re...

Tom Dowling, Maine Medical Center’s Director of Lifeline Workplace Wellness Program has announced that MMC is conducting a webinar version of their Certificate course in the Fundamentals for Worksite Wellness.

Where is the new generation of Occupational Safety and Health Specialists? Employers may be asking this question soon.

Since today is the first official day of winter it is time to think about winter driving challenges and the condition of our vehicles.

On Tuesday December 13, 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended a nationwide ban on all portable electronic devices (PED’s) for all motorists. The NTSB came to its recommendation after investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Gray S...