Safety light curtains are a possible solution for worker protection where risks cannot be eliminated by machinery design or mechanical guards. When a beam of light is broken, the machine or equipment stops, or other actions occur that prevent worker ...

John DeRoia runs through proper service and maintenance of battery powered lifts.

As the emergency room physician sighed he said, “You’re lucky, you didn’t cut nerves or tendons.” I was sitting on the emergency department stretcher getting ready for stitches in my hand.

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.