Discover the benefits of dynamic workstations and the different types of desks to consider for a seamless transition between sitting and standing. From height-adjustable desks to desk converters and standing bias desks, we explore the pros and cons o...

In this edition of the MEMIC Safety Net Blog, the focus is on promoting workplace safety and inclusivity for neurodiverse individuals. It highlights the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with conditions like autism, dyslexia, and ADHD,...

OSHA has made significant strides in workplace safety since 1970, reducing worker deaths per day from 38 to 15. It's crucial to go beyond compliance, adapting safety measures to changing hazards and regulations. Compliance alone may not suffice, with...

Workers can suffer hydraulic or high-pressure injection injuries when a substance is accidentally injected under the skin while working with or around high-pressure equipment. These injuries can result in amputation or loss of life if not recognized ...

In this final installment of the “who, how, and what” of OSHA recordkeeping, we address the “when and how”. Timely recordkeeping is crucial, with OSHA 300 log entries required within seven days of a recordable incident. For accurate details, consult ...

In Part 2 of the blog series, "OSHA Recordkeeping: New Year, New OSHA Log," the focus shifts to the "what" questions surrounding the OSHA 300 Log. Employers are guided through the complexities of recording work-related injuries/illnesses, including.....

In this blog series, employers are guided through OSHA injury recordkeeping by adopting a reporter’s mindset, addressing fundamental questions of who, how, what, when and why. Part one explores “who” must keep records and “how.” It delves into OSHA r...

As silent snowflakes fell softly outside, the crackling of birch blazing on the hearth soothed him as he sat in his study at the Davenport desk. Later that night, with the cold against his shoulder he’d make his magical rounds all around the world.

Winter brings many hazards to the workplace environment including slippery surfaces, hazardous driving conditions, and low temperatures. Managing snow and ice, monitoring temperature changes, being aware of signs of hypothermia, and promoting safe dr...

Facing a higher-than-average incidence of injuries among warehouse workers, federal regulators will open a three-year campaign to improve worker health and safety by deploying awareness resources and conducting inspections of warehousing, storage/dis...