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.   During a recent review of a facility...

Millions of young workers are likely to join the workforce this summer. Their labor and contributions are needed in workplaces across the country. But too often these young, seasonal and temporary workers do not receive enough formal safety trainin...

MEMIC’s relentless dedication to safety has led to a 30% decrease in workplace injuries in Maine since its inception. MEMIC is now announcing an ambitious project to get the last 70%. “Any workplace injury is one too many. Hard hats, stee...

PORTLAND, ME, June 12, 2017 – At its Annual Meeting of the Policyholders this week, workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group awarded $15,000 in scholarships to three children of workers who suffered serious workplace injuries. Cod...

One of my fellow Mainers had a favorite saying about safety meeting subjects. He'd say, "If you can't come up with a topic, grab a ladder and cover what's written on the side." And, if you have ever looked at the side of a ladder, there is quite a b...

Since today is the first official day of winter it is time to think about winter driving challenges and the condition of our vehicles.  Check your vehicle to make sure your tires are in good condition and properly inflated (and never mix radial ...

I don’t wear a deerstalker cap nor do I smoke a pipe. Even though I don’t look like Sherlock Holmes, I am inspired by the fictional detective when I perform ergonomic evaluations in the office setting. Let’s pretend that Sherlock Ho...

As most of you know, a large portion of the U.S. has been experiencing a tremendous amount of snow so far this winter. The MEMIC office in Tampa, FL might be an exception to this, but the rest of the country has been battling the white stuff on a reg...

Stepladders are used by many workers and companies due to their convenience and relatively low cost.  They quickly help create different work heights and are easily moved and setup.  However, misuse and neglect can result in hazards and ris...

Distracted Driving Messages Abound… We Mean You!  The public service messages regarding safe driving are just about everywhere. On billboards, electronic signs, and bumper stickers we see reminders to buckle up, don’t drink and driv...