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Safety is Hard Work

Workplace safety is often assumed to be someone else’s job, common sense, or just a matter of luck. In fact, it takes a lot of dedicated focus by all members of an organization in order to be successful.

General, Safety Programs, Leadership and Management  •  December 17, 2013

Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation

MEMIC will be hosting a live webinar covering Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation on December 19 at 10:00am

General, Safety Programs  •  December 10, 2013

OSHA's Proposed Rulemaking on Crystalline Silica

On October 25th, OSHA posted a News Release extending the public comment period for their proposed rulemaking on occupational exposure to crystalline silica. This ubiquitous, naturally occurring mineral has long been regulated through OSHA’s Hazard ...

General, OSHA  •  November 26, 2013

Global Harmonization Standard Reminder

The first date in OSHA’s Global Harmonization Standard (GHS) is coming up before you know it. OSHA is requiring that employees are trained on the new label elements (i.e., pictograms, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and signal words) an...

General, OSHA  •  November 19, 2013

Ol' Man Winter Is Comin... Are Your Employees Ready?

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are down, the pumpkins are just about gone, and the frosty weather is here. Now is the time to ensure your employees are properly trained and equipped to work safely in cold environments.

General, Transportation, Slips, Trips & Falls, Outdoor Safety, Driving Safety  •  November 12, 2013

Enter the Neutral Zone

If Rod Serling, the creator and narrator of the original television series, The Twilight Zone (circa 1959-1964), portrayed an ergonomist, he would likely begin his show with the following: “You unlock this door with the key of posture awareness. Ins...

General, Office Ergonomics  •  November 07, 2013

Hazard Alert: Methylene Chloride

In January 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a Hazard Alert regarding the use of methylene chloride during bathtub refinishin...

General, Manufacturing, OSHA  •  October 31, 2013

Safe Patient Handling Standards

The ANA (American Nurses Association) has teamed up with experts from numerous disciplines to develop new safe patient handling standards for healthcare organizations. These standards are referred to as "Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprof...

Healthcare, Safe Patient Handling & Mobility  •  October 17, 2013

When Your Feet Hurt, You Hurt All Over

Non-traumatic, occupational foot problems are so common that they can occur in virtually any workplace and under any working conditions. Surveys suggest that two out of every three workers suffer from foot problems.

General, Office Ergonomics  •  October 10, 2013

Workplace Housekeeping

Housekeeping in the workplace is a critical safety issue—it’s even regulated.

General  •  October 03, 2013

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