I can’t breathe. Where am I? I am so confused. Why am I here? I can see the escape ladder but can’t seem to move my legs and arms to climb it. Standing in that dark space with no way to get out, panic sets in, still no air, everything goe...

When it comes to safety, organizations of all kinds commonly strive for the ultimate goal - obtaining World-Class Safety Culture.  So what does that mean?  I won’t pretend to answer this question in one post, but I do hope to present ...

Many safety experts, including myself, agree that one of the most critical components of an effective safety program and development of a safety culture is awareness. Safety awareness is achieved through many different activities, including routine s...

(Portland, ME) – The MEMIC Group, specialists in workforce safety, is offering simple steps policyholders and business owners should implement to avoid preventable, heat-related injuries. With heat advisories issued in many areas of the country...

Labor Rules Protect Young Workers in Summer Jobs As many eager teens look for summer employment, employers need to research Federal and State child labor laws that dictate the workplace conditions for those younger than age 18.  ...

Our hands are the ultimate tools. Think about all the things they enable us to do: operate machines and equipment, create art, grip tools and materials, punch out a text message, strum an instrument, sense texture and temperature, pet a dog, play cat...

“We give management the knowledge and tools to help them become proficient with managing loss. We support management’s ability to lead, plan, organize and control safety.”   Hartley has worked as a MEMIC Safety Management ...

“Workplace safety and health is about continuous improvement in people and operations. This is the same intent and passion that drives efficiency and quality of profitable businesses. Improvement can simply be a function of actionable efforts o...