MEMIC Safety Experts

Cybersecurity and Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Operations, and Culture with Jay Carter

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it's a core business issue that aligns with workplace safety. With cyber and phishing attacks becoming more frequent, more sophisticated, and increasingly focused on people,

Combustible Dust in the Workplace What Weve Learned and Whats Changing with James Burke

Combustible dust remains a major—but often overlooked—industrial hazard. In this episode, we break down what combustible dust is, why deadly explosions continue to occur, and what's changing in regulations and industry b

The Winter Work Playbook: Ranger Lessons for the Everyday Jobsite with Matt McGuire and Rob Tice

Practical winter safety strategies for outdoor workers and supervisors, informed by the field experience of Maine's Baxter State Park rangers. Rob Tice - Baxter State Park District Ranger. He began his career in Baxter S

The Safety Dividend: Leadership Lessons from WD-40 to Boeing with Randy Klatt

In today's competitive landscape, workplace safety isn't just about compliance – it's a critical driver of success, deeply intertwined with an organization's culture and leadership. This episode unwraps two case studies:

Slip Trip and Fall Prevention with Kim Block and Rose Wess

On this episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast I am joined by MEMIC safety consultant Rose Wess and former WGME 13 news anchor Kim Block to talk about the critical importance of slip, trip, and fall prevention. Lear

Identifying Workplace Violence Exposures with Command Master Sergeant, 101st Airborne Retired, Bart Womack

Reports of violence in the workplace have escalated over the last 10 to 20 years, despite laws and rules that have been put in place to prevent these situations from happening. So, as a business owner, supervisor or mana

Safety Leadership and Leading Indicators with Shawn Galloway

Workplace safety isn't just about compliance; it's a reflection of leadership and a commitment to employee well-being. Leadership in the workplace plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety using leading indic

AI: Our Future Friend or Foe with Lillith Chute

In this episode, we explore the fascinating realm of AI (artificial intelligence) with Lillith Chute, senior software engineer here at MEMIC. We will go from its basic concepts to its potential for revolutionizing indust

2024 Summer Interns: Caitlin and Isaac

Every summer, MEMIC interns from across all departments dip their toes into the world of safety culture and Workers' Compensation insurance by working alongside industry professionals, both in the field and around the of

Getting the most out of your pre-hiring process with Mark Walker and Luke Slabaugh from SaferHire

Having the right hiring practices is critical for building an effective, productive, and safe team that will attract other quality candidates. In this episode of the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, I speak with Mark Walker

Slip Trip and Fall Prevention with Tim McCarty

Slip and fall exposures exist everywhere and can easily be overlooked in the workplace until someone is injured. Today on the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, I have Tim McCarty, MSc, Senior Vice President – Safety & Risk C

Workplace Athletes with Kelly Feldkamp

Work, no matter what the work can be physically taxing. That work can be at home in the yard or garden, working on the car or the place you live, or caring for kids and family. Or it can be in the workplace – in the offi

Bath Iron Works and VR Training - How Maine's Shipbuilders are Safely Learning the Trades with Glen Hilt

Many studies have been conducted to determine the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) as an educational tool. Results indicate that learning in a VR environment leads to higher rates of retention and recall when compared to

Hearing Safely with Tyler Hadley

Noise in the workplace can be dangerous. A loud environment can cause problems ranging from difficulties concentrating and stress to hearing damage and poor decisions. Controlling noise through engineering controls such

My 5 Whys - Getting Safety Buy-In with Maryann Hoff

Maryann Hoff, MEMIC's Vice President of Loss Control discusses how industry and safety professionals need to better understand the why behind a safe workplace and breaks it down into the Five Whys of Safety Commitment.

Do You Hear What I Hear? Hearing Loss Can be Prevented, but No One is Listening

According to the CDC, 22 million American workers are exposed to noise levels above 85 decibels at work every year, and 30 million workers are exposed to chemicals that can be ototoxic. Add to that the 48 million America

The future of ergonomics with Maureen Anderson

Maureen Anderson, MEMIC's Manager of Ergonomics discusses ergonomic risk factors and controls, body mechanics, assessment tools, and how future technology may shape our process for creating ergonomic solutions.

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Young Worker Injury Prevention

A team from the Maine Department of Labor discusses the overall challenge of young worker safety, what might be driving the injuries, and strategies for business to prevent them. Episode Resources: Fair Labor Standards A

Sept 11 - What We Have Learned About Emergency Preparedness

New techniques, evolving technologies, and collaboration at the federal level have created tools like the National Incident Command System for organizing collaborative responses across agencies to large scale emergencies