I had just been promoted to a role as a regional leader of ergonomics for a regional healthcare system.  My director basically left it up to me how to get things done, even though this was my first experience working at a “corporate system...

“My interest in injury prevention was born at an early age when my father sustained a career ending injury while working on the family farm. I was able to experience first- hand the impact an occupational injury has on the individual, family, a...

"Properly identifying loss sources and putting together a strong, effective action plan is the best way to reduce losses and the cost of workers’ compensation.  My goal is to work with each client to create a strong effective action plan a...

Allison Short has helped make public universities, large utilities safer PORTLAND, Maine -- The MEMIC Group continues adding talent to ensure the safety of their policyholders’ workers with the addition of Safety Management Consultant Alli...

It’s that time of year again when we start feeling the heat of summer, but OSHA has not forgotten about heat exposure and its health hazards. It is a topic that must be addressed all year for both outside and inside working conditions. OSHA is...

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"Injury prevention is not only cost avoidance, but a key component of strong business practices, leading to improved morale, and increased productivity. Having a safety program which includes accountability at all levels, leads to a decrease in injur...

We all know workplace injuries sometimes occur, despite our best efforts to keep each other safe. When that happens, prompt, efficient injury management becomes the most important factor in achieving the best outcome. That means connecting an injured...

Hillary A. Rapkin of WEX will chair, Kevin Raye joins Board Company also confers MEMIC Awards for Excellence and $17,500 in Horizon Scholarships   (Portland, ME) – MEMIC, workers’ compensation specialists, appointed Hilary A. Rapkin ...

Two collegians get Harvey M. Picker Horizon Scholarships to help continue their studies PORTLAND, Maine – Two college students whose parents suffered major injuries at work will be able to continue their educations with help from MEMIC. MEMIC&r...