With the emergence of “home grown” Zika virus in the Miami-Dade and Broward counties of Florida, OSHA has recently posted interim guidance for protecting workers from occupational exposure to Zika virus.  First identified in 1947 in ...

When celebrity judge Mel B shouts “Off the chain!” on America’s Got Talent she’s praising the act for a spectacular performance.  When the same might be blurted out in a manufacturing facility using alloy steel chain slin...

Lacerations from tools, knives or any sharp object can occur in any industry.  Lacerations may not result in a severe injury. However, if tendons or nerves are severed the trauma is far greater and the healing process becomes a lot more difficul...

Driven to distraction, why do we need another stupid reminder? Sometimes we all do stupid things, especially when we try to do too many things at once. If one of those things involves 4,000 pounds of metal and glass moving at high velocity, a small l...

Deer breeding season is once again upon us. This is a time when we typically see deer on the move. This is a dangerous time for drivers. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year, with Novem...

With over 75 million baby boomers now beginning to reach retirement age a huge demand will be placed on the health care industry in the coming years. This is especially true in the home care sector as more people stay in their homes and look for affo...

Emily Post’s book of etiquette indicates that a gentleman should put his hand under a women’s elbow as she steps off the curb to prevent any risk of falling. This courtesy may have started as early as the 1800’s with ladies’ ...

It seems that every day brings more bad news about storms and other disasters occurring around the country.  Employers have to be prepared for every contingency to assure worker safety and business continuity.  If you don’t feel 100% ...

We often think of the cold virus as being “on the loose” during the winter months. Maine, having the oldest population in the country, has another virus, known as Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), that warrants attention at all times of the y...

Every year families and friends gather to celebrate holidays. Vow to make memories you really want to remember.  Let’s make sure we visit family and friends at gatherings rather than in the emergency room. If you are traveling, plan the t...