Episode #125 | Published July 13, 2026 Too often, HR and safety teams operate in silos—only collaborating after incidents occur. But what happens when these functions align? The result is a people-first culture that not only prevents injuries but als...
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group, the third-largest multi-state workers' compensation specialist in the United States, welcomes Sean Rutledge to its Northeast underwriting team as a Production Underwriter. Based in Massachusetts, Rutledge will pa...
Office environments are usually well lighted, and believe it or not, this poses some problems for the computer operator. Offices have been around for a long time but the world of computers is relatively new. Most offices today are e...
We're not quite out of the woods yet... there is still plenty of winter driving ahead, especially in the Northeast. So regardless of what the groundhog had to say yesterday, let's make sure we take proper precautions to stay safe in any forthcoming w...
PORTLAND, Maine, July 7, 2016 – At its Annual Meeting of the Policyholders, workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group awarded $15,000 in scholarships to three children of workers who suffered serious workplace injuries. Grif...
Light snow over ice We had recently had a nice thaw, but it was cold again and patches of melted water had refrozen. The soft, gentle, light snow was covering a very sizable chunk of ice that had formed near my front porch. In one single swo...
Episode #126 | Published July 27, 2026 In this episode, we explore how leaders influence workplace safety, shape company culture, and help prevent injuries before they happen. From mentoring new hires and addressing risky behaviors to building psycho...
"Helping people has always been at the heart of my career. My experience in healthcare reinforced the importance of prevention and the lasting impact workplace injuries can have on individuals, families, and organizations. I believe workplace safety ...
"I am excited to bring my safety expertise to support our policyholders and help advance a culture of safety and compassion. By fostering strong, collaborative relationships, I strive to be a trusted resource, helping employers address workplace risk...
Fine, ordinary-looking dust can accumulate quietly on beams, equipment, and floors until a single disturbance turns it into a devastating hazard. Combustible dust explosions have destroyed facilities, shut down operations, and taken lives, often in i...