MEMIC Safety Experts

On this, our 100th episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, I spend an hour with MEMIC President & CEO, Mike Bourque, as we talk about what has changed during our 30 years in business, how MEMIC continues to innovate around workplace safety, and why a carrier's role in workplace safety should be as a partner with the employer and the agent. Check it out on memic.com/podcast.

Injury management is a key part of the workplace safety equation and getting the injured employee the appropriate level of care quickly and seamlessly is at the heart of the process. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Lara Heal, Senior Director of Managed Care at MEMIC and Jared Payton, Direct of Claim Services at MEMIC join me to discuss MEMIC's workplace injury tirage tool, First Cal...

Continuous process improvement for your safety program can challenging.   However, with the right perspective, it can be integrated effectively and create an environment where quality and productivity thrive over the long term. To help provide that perspective is Sean Fields licensed professional engineer and certified Six Sigma Blackbelt with Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance. References mentioned...

For some, a workplace inspection can be associated with a visit from OSHA or another certifying agency. Others may find them tedious and disconnected from expectations. However, workplace inspections can be a useful tool to connect what a business expects to the reality of the work being done.   On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Rod Stanley, Director of Region 1 for Loss Cont...

Did you know that the average OSHA Voluntary Protection Program worksite has a lost workday incidence rate at least 50 percent below the average of its industry? Curious about what it's like to go through the VPP process?   On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Bob Thompson, former employee of a chemical manufacturer shares his experience of working on the volunteer team that bro...

Ever wonder what a Safety person does all day?   Could be Training, or Safety by Walking Around, or completing a Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet, or even Relationship building. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast Tobi Bledsoe, talks how his experience in the Navy prepared him to be the Safety Office for the US Army's Pacific 10 th Support Group.

Not all workplace violence happens with a weapon.   Sometimes it can be verbal or even psychological abuse from a customer or a fellow employee.   Regardless of the tool, violence at the workplace is on the rise.   On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast Corey Jones, Owner of  Safetyman Consulting and former shift commander of the SWAT team in Mount Laurel New Jersey joins me to dis...

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that in 2020 there were nearly a quarter million work related musculoskeletal injuries that resulted in days away from work with the average number of days away being 14 (1) .  Statistics also show that warming up properly can also increase performance and reduce the potential for injuries during physical activity. (2) On today's episode of the MEMIC Saf...

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that in 2020 there were nearly a quarter million work related musculoskeletal injuries that resulted in days away from work with the average number of days away being 14 (1) .   Statistics also show that warming up properly can also increase performance and reduce the potential for injuries during physical activity. (2) On today's episode of the MEMIC Sa...

90% of all Physical and Occupational Therapists will suffer an occupational injury in their career.   One in every six will change jobs or careers as a result of a work-related musculoskeletal injury.   There are tools available such as lift, slides, and slings, but they are not always used. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast Susan Diffenderfer, Physical Therapist and Safety Ma...

Behavioral economics looks at how the decisions we make are influenced by our human cognitive processes.  While there are many ways to impact choices, social marketing and nudging are two that can be implemented on the workplace safety front. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast we have part two of my conversation with the Director of the Northeast Center for Occupational Health...

Behavioral economics looks at how the decisions we make are influenced by our human cognitive processes.  While there are many ways to impact choices, social marketing and nudging are two that can be implemented on the workplace safety front. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast we have part two of my conversation with the Director of the Northeast Center for Occupational Health...

The year is coming to a close and if you haven't already, you, or someone at your company should be preparing to update your OSHA log and generate your OSHA 300a summary to post at your establishments. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast I speak with Stephen Badger, CSP and Safety Management Consultant with MEMIC about the OSHA recordkeeping standard, what is required of busines...

Non-impact musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion cost billions of dollars each year. New data is showing that better core activation and pelvic stability increases performance and reduces knee, back, and shoulder pain in firefighters. Interventions that helped them can also help industrial athletes across the globe. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast Dr. Trent Nessler and...

Non-impact musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion cost billions of dollars each year. New data is showing that better core activation and pelvic stability increases performance and reduces knee, back, and shoulder pain in firefighters. Interventions that helped them can also help industrial athletes across the globe. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast Dr. Trent Nessler and...

Choosing the right respirator is not simple as the act of taking a breath, but it will make breathing easier if you do it right.  On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast I get to talk to Chad Wedding PhD, from Bullard about the challenges of respiratory protection and state of the art solutions.

On this episode, I sit down with Gary Bonnet, Head of Customer Engagement at SafetyCulture, and chat about how data can help identify leading indicators that could lead to proactive and effective safety solutions around the workplace.

Inattentive blindness, complacency, and the OSHA's Fatality Inspection Data.  What could make a Halloween episode more scary? On today's Fractional Safety episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast killer causes and how to avoid them are the topic of discussion. 00;00;04;03 - 00;00;28;20 Pete Koch Hello out there in podcast land. You're listening to the MEMIC Safety Experts podcast. I'm your host...

Many companies have state of the art solutions for communications, productivity, and financial process. As safety professionals or as managers and supervisors, it's time push the boundaries of our safety solutions bag of tricks and consider the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing new technology. On today's episode, Part Two of Send in the Drones, I continue the conversation with Dr. Wa...

Many companies have state of the art solutions for communications, productivity, and  As safety professionals or as managers and supervisors, it's time push the boundaries of our safety solutions bag of tricks and  consider the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing new technology. On today's episode I get to talk to Dr. Wanda Minnick, Dr. Tracey Cekada and Dr. John Benhart, from Indiana...

Trees, terrain, weather, equipment, you name it. Any combination of these can conspire to put the logger in harm's way. There is some new evidence that these traditional hazards might not be the only things killing loggers today and the results of these new studies may surprise you.  On today's episode I have Erika Scott, PhD, Deputy Director at the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and He...

Most people consider Labor Day as the official last hurrah before kids return to school full time.  However, the history of Labor Day in the US and is tied to workplace safety past, present, and future. On today's episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, we take a quick look at the history around Labor Day and how it ties into workplace safety. Episode links: https://www.history.com/topics/us-...

Need a refresher on the OSHA standards?  Or maybe your company is starting a initiative around workplace safety inspections.  Or are the supervisors in your company required by the contractor you are working for to have a an OSHA 10hr Outreach Card?  Not all OSHA Outreach classes are local and learning online can be a challenge. On today's episode I have Laurie Nolt, Justin Banks, and Randy Moreho...

Due to the current heatwave sweeping the nation, we have decided to re-air our episode on heat stress and exhaustion with Tom Bernard. Heat stress is no joke.  Exposure to excessive heat and working in hot environments can cause Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, and even Heat Stroke. The stress that heat puts on the body can be deadly if not identified and addressed.  On this episode, Thomas Bernard,...

Whether it is required by your state or a contractor you're working with, or because want to expand your team's knowledge of workplace safety and how to identify and control hazards, an OSHA 10hr class just might fit the bill. On today's episode I have Stephen Badger, and Richard Berthiaume, both Safety Management Consultants here at MEMIC and Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers to discuss the ins a...