I received notice of the upcoming conference hosted by the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council and it reminds me of the importance of indoor air quality and the obvious ramifications the air we breathe at work has on our health.

I have reviewed hundreds of construction jobsites over the years. Inevitably, owners ask me what can be done about the illegal use of subcontractors. Specifically, they vent about their competition classifying their employees as subcontractors and th...

When you put on an annual gathering for over 30 years, you’re definitely doing something right. The Safety Council of Northern New England is presenting its 38th Annual NH Conference so it's fair to say they've got it down pat.

Last time, we talked about what a safety culture is. I mentioned that a successful company will integrate safety with business goals, creating a balance between all aspects of the organization, which allows the company as a whole to mature in the sa...

Last time, we talked about the ways in which having a safer culture can help reduce injuries. But what is a safety culture?

After we recently wrote about safety culture and consciousness, it occurred to me that not everyone really knows what we mean when we say “culture based safety.” With all the talk of buy-in, it is difficult to ask employees for it if you do not under...

I received a message recently from fellow MEMIC Safety Management Consultant, Greg LaRochelle. Greg’s note touches on the human side of employee health and safety.

With the college semester beginning, eagerness is in the air as students being applying for the ever-important internship for the upcoming summer. An internship is almost like a rite of passage in the collegiate world, something the student covets.

Rod Stanley, Director of Construction Operations for MEMIC Loss Control, called recently to alert me of the first carbon monoxide claim of the winter.

Henry Reynolds, who works at MEMIC as a safety management consultant, recently told me a story that is a reminder about the importance of machine guarding. And why it’s smart to resist the temptation to cut corners.