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Choices, Choices
That second it takes to make a choice, right or wrong, can be the difference between success and a loss. That choice is yours and your employee’s to make. Whether you like it or not, as a supervisor, once clocked in, the choices they make are your ...
Is Your Eyewash Station Ready for Use?
Proper maintenance of your eyewash station may save your employee’s eyesight following an accident. Today, I want to talk about assuring that your eyewash station is ready for use at any given moment.
OSHA's Greatest Hits: Top 10 Citations in 2009
OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009) was released to the National Safety Council during its annual Congress and Expo.
Safety Webinars: Worth an Hour!
MEMIC's winter schedule of workplace safety webinars opens this Thursday (Jan. 21, 2010). MEMIC customers and their employees will find plenty to like about this series of webinars.
Cold Work Environments—How the Body Reacts
As a cold snap hit much of the country this week, it’s time to remember the risks that workers who brave outdoor conditions face each winter. Of course, it should be said that while outdoor conditions immediately come to mind when we think of working...
Winter Is Here! Are Your Drivers Prepared for Breakdowns?
The first major snow storm this year in the mid-Atlantic area rang in 57,000 calls from stranded AAA customers. In cold, wintry weather, even a minor car problem like a flat tire can be deadly serious, or at least miserable to deal with, unless you'r...
Subcontractor Laws in Construction in Maine About to Change
This week, MEMIC began sending out information to insurance agents and customers about an impending law change in Maine which will redefine who is, and isn't, an independent contractor for purposes of workers' compensation.
Basic Kitchen Ergonomics
This post is meant as a general guide to help anyone who needs information on making commercial or institutional kitchens a safer place to work. As we, all know there is often a dramatic difference between the customer and client sections of a facili...
Difficult Times? Be an Inspirational Leader
It seems that economic uncertainty is everywhere and is not likely to improve overnight. As a result, your employees are worried about many things and their jobs may be at the top of their worry list.
Unconscious Behavior: An Obstacle to Change
Try brushing your teeth with your opposite hand, or sleeping on the opposite side of the bed, or place the mouse on the other side of the keyboard. Can’t do it, can you?
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