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Safety Experts Podcast
The MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast is hosted by MEMIC's own Peter Koch, who interviews industry leaders on the trends, tools, and techniques that are tried, tested, or emerging in the world of workplace safety. What you learn could save your life or the life of a friend or coworker, or at least save everyone from a few unnecessary cuts, burns and bruises. Thank you for your joining us in our mission to make work, and the world, a safer place.
Shouldering the Load with Al Brown
December 21
There are multiple risk factors associated with shoulder injury including repetitive work, elevated arm posture, and constrained work spaces. If you don’t think it’s a problem, think again. According to a new study published in Human Factors, shoulder injuries cost industry in western countries $29 Billion dollars a year. Not only is shoulder injury prevention a smart safety practice, but it’s a quality of life issue as well.
The Abilene Paradox with Randy Klatt
December 7
Ever been right in your head, but wrong out loud because everyone else seemed to think it wasn't a good idea? In 1977, Jerry B. Harvey, professor of management science at George Washington University, outlines the Abilene Paradox which describes how the inability to properly manage agreement can be an indication of dysfunction within an organization.
A Fraction on Friction: 37 Degrees
November 23
Slip and fall injuries always increase in the fall and the winter months. Especially during those weather days when there are rapid or significant temperature changes.
One Path Forward: American Society of Safety Professionals with Deb Roy and Alexis Flink
November 9
The road to becoming a safety professional can take many directions. Certifications like CSP, ASP, or OHST, experience in a particular field, or assumed responsibilities on a job can all lead to a career as a safety professional. Knowing that you have a group to help you sort our choices can be a powerful boost.
Seasonal Farm Worker Safety with Lisa Tapert
October 26
The overall health of a person can have a significant effect on their ability to work safely and produce a quality product in a timely manner. Many of our migrant and seasonal farm workers bring with them similar baseline health issues as their local counterparts. These factors combined with language, cultural, and transportation barriers create a particularly challenging problem. Enter the Maine Mobile Health program.
Opioids in the Workplace with Shelby Pedersen
October 12
On this Episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Pete talks with Shelby Pedersen, Licensed Athletic Trainer, ASP, and Safety Management Consultant with the MEMIC Group about the effects of opioids in the workplace and how to build an effective response plan.
America's Aging Workforce with Al Brown
September 28
According to a 2018 research paper published in Sage Journal’s Workplace Health and Safety, citing numbers from NIOSH, the number of individuals aged 65 and older is projected to double by 2030, hitting 20% of the total US population. And the US Census Bureau projects that older adults (65 and older) will out-number children (18 and younger) by 2034.
Indoor Air Quality with Luis Pieretti
September 14
Indoor air quality can make or break a workplace. Understanding some basic concepts around air movement, ventilation system, off gassing, and fresh air vs re-circulation can help you identify potential problem areas in your facility.
Safety in the Commercial Kitchen with David Darnley
August 31
Inside the commercial kitchen lurks a myriad of hazards that workers can be exposed to. Trouble is, some aren’t always a hazard, some aren’t always visible, and many are so common we don’t consider them a danger.
Chainsaw Safety Tips and Training with Andy Wood
August 17
Chainsaw safety is more than just a pair of chaps and safety glasses. The PPE is only there to help reduce the effect of the mistake you make. To be a competent sawyer or to consistently use a chainsaw safely takes knowledge of the tool, the tree, and the environment. These combined with good body position, control of the saw, and saw maintenance can delver quality and productivity when you are working in the woods or in your yard.
Safe Patient Handling part 2 with Rob Sylvester and Laurette Wright
August 3
According to OSHA, in 2017, nursing assistants had the second highest number of recordable musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) cases with more than five times the average for all industries. OSHA attributes these trends to repeated manual patient handling activities. Just having a program on the books is not enough.
SMART Goals with Randy Klatt
July 20
When a workplace injury happens, it is an indication that something within the organization didn’t function the way it was supposed to. If your organizational goals are set up well, then you can readily identify where the failure was and address it. Specific, Measurable, Agreed On, Realistic, Time Based - SMART goals are one way to help you and your organization develop a road map for safety success.
Tick Bite Prevention and Care with Andy Wood
July 6
If you’ve been outside on a trail, field, or wooded area for work or for recreation this spring or summer, chances are, you someone you were with had a tick on them. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded spaces, or on animals themselves and can carry germs that can cause serious and sometimes fatal disease.
Preparing for End of Life Dementia Care with Dr. Heather McKay
June 22
Dementia is a disease that can strip away the very essence of who a friend or loved one once was. It ravages the mind, while, in many cases, leaving the body alone until late in the disease timeline. Understanding the signs that accompany the disease, especially those in the later stages, will help improve quality of life, end of life choices, and the relationships of the people it affects.
How to Manage Injury Claims w/ Jared Payton
June 8
Expect the best, but prepare for the worst, a quote made famous by Zig Ziglar is a good guide when evaluating your workplace safety plan. As a business owner, supervisor, or manager, you have identified hazards and exposures, created and implemented controls, hired good people, trained them, and now expect the best from them. But what if the worst happens and someone is injured. What do you do?
Safe Patient Handling Part 1 with Lauren Caulfield
May 25
In this episode I speak with Lauren Caulfield, Director of the Atlantic Region Loss Control here at MEMIC about the Patient Handling Problem, its effect on providers and patients and how the MEMIC Safe Patient Handling Program is helping care facilities reduce the number of provider and patient injuries as well as increase the quality of care delivered.
Fit for Work with Dr. Delia Roberts
May 11
Now more than ever, worker health is a key part to any successful business. Beyond the obvious connection to lost work time, healthy workers tend to be happier, produce more, and can be safer on the job. When a worker is out sick, it leaves the workforce short. In order to address the problem, you must look at it from both ends.
Social Distancing with Kevin Roche
April 27
Many of us haven’t heard of the term until the current novel coronavirus pandemic. However, this isn’t a new tool at all. Studies back in the early 2000s and late 1900s discuss physical distancing as one of the main community mitigation measures recommended during influenza pandemics.
Hand Safety with Joey Geng
April 13
The human hand is one of the most delicate and dexterous instruments we have to interact with the world. With them we can feel the heartbeat of another person, create art and music, pick a flower, or grasp a tool, adjust a machine, and pick up stock. Without them or without full use of them, we lose a big part of our sense of touch and how we interact with everyday things.
Crisis Communication with Michael Bourque
March 20
Crisis can bring about interesting times, and it’s in times of crisis when, as employers and leaders, you need to step back, be sure you are focused on the right priorities, and then lean in to support your team. Now more than ever, workers need to know that their leadership is committed to their health and safety.
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