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Keeping "Yutes" Safe During Summer Employment

In the movie, My Cousin Vinny, actor Joe Pesce plays a New York lawyer who defends his cousin, Billy, and a friend, both students at NYU, from a crime they did not commit while traveling through Alabama. While representing the two boys in court, Pes...

General, Youth Safety  •  June 05, 2014

Bug Sprays Are Not All the Same

As we enter the summer season it’s time to consider how to best protect outdoor workers. One of the most important defenses in our arsenal against insects and vector diseases is insect repellants.

General, Logging, Outdoor Safety  •  May 21, 2014

Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part III

Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...

Hospitality, General, Office Ergonomics  •  May 09, 2014

Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part II

Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...

Hospitality, General, Manual Material Handling  •  May 07, 2014

Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part I

Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...

Hospitality, General  •  May 02, 2014

Tool Safety: Hand Held Circular Saws

A hand held circular saw is one of the most common and potentially dangerous tools on the jobsite. Ease of use and versatility of this saw are factors that drive decisions which put the operator at risk of injury. It’s called a “skill” saw for a r...

Construction, General  •  April 23, 2014

Serving up Safety

What’s on the menu if you’re a leader in your restaurant or commercial kitchen? The answer, of course, is the safety of your professional staff. To create a well balanced menu, start by focusing on the industry’s common losses and/or those you may ...

Hospitality, Slips, Trips & Falls  •  April 08, 2014

Do You Need Assistance Developing a Workplace Violence Prevention Policy?

Workplace violence can take place in many forms in the workplace, and when it does, it affects us all. Before an incident occurs, it is critical that your staff be prepared to recognize and respond to a situation.

General, Claims Management, Workplace Violence, Safety Programs  •  April 03, 2014

Introducing MEMIC's New Online HR Tool

MEMIC has adopted the highly regarded human resource information tool from Business and Legal Reports (BLR) to provide online advice for HR professionals. This special product is free to MEMIC customers and accessible through MEMIC’s Safety Director.

General, Safety Programs  •  March 27, 2014

Got Training? MEMIC's Workshops and Webinars

Employee training is an important part of your safety program no matter what your industry. MEMIC provides workshops and webinars covering a variety of subjects.

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  March 18, 2014

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