The wonders of modern manufacturing help fashion the products we need, but all too often it happens at the detriment of workers. The best manufacturers understand that the machines can serve employees as well. We help big and small manufacturers...

I was driving down the road the other day listening to Megan Trainor sing, “Because you know I’m all about the bass, ‘bout the bass, no treble,” and I started thinking that this could be a great line for proper lifting techniq...

(Portland, ME) - Michael P. Bourque, president and chief executive officer of The MEMIC Group, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Founded in 1923, the mission of NCCI is to foster a he...

The issue on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason, is clearly coronavirus. However, workplace violence continues to be an important safety and health topic that should be discussed on a regular basis. Workplace violence is any act or...

The days of lath and plaster wall construction have pretty much been replaced with wallboard applied over stud walls of wood or steel. Old plaster typically contained horsehair and in some applications asbestos was used as a binder to ensure the plas...

Food processors are common equipment found in commercial kitchens and restaurants in every community in America. We use them for everything from mixing cake batter to grinding beef to grating and slicing cheese and root vegetables. However, we often ...

Although it's been around for quite some time, violence in the workplace seems to be appearing more often in the news. You've probably come across a local article that details an employee being assaulted or sometimes even killed. Then there are the ...

It is not enough to ensure the safety of your employees during normal work activities. When an evacuation is necessary, you will need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuat...