Will we do the uninspected? – How workplace inspections can help with Rod Stanley
Release Date: 05/08/2023
Combustible Dust in the Workplace What Weve Learned and Whats Changing with James Burke
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 best practices. We also explore practical steps organizations can take right now to strengthen prevention, improve training, and build a safer workplace. Perfect for safety leaders, supervisors, risk managers, and anyone responsible for protecting workers and preventing catastrophic incidents.
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The Winter Work Playbook: Ranger Lessons for the Everyday Jobsite with Matt McGuire and Rob Tice
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 State Park in 2001 and was hired as the Alpine Ranger spending nearly a decade of winters at Chimney Pond, in a remote cabin, 15 miles from his truck. Conducting search and rescue, Avalanche, education and ice climbing. Rob is a law-enforcement supervisor and enjoys spending time in the park to recreate and has been participating in search and rescue for 33 years. Rob has had...
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The Safety Dividend: Leadership Lessons from WD-40 to Boeing with Randy Klatt
MEMIC Safety Experts
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: the remarkable journey of WD-40, guided by a CEO whose unwavering dedication to employee well-being has not only minimized incidents but also fueled innovation and profitability. Contrast this with the ongoing challenges at Boeing. Once a titan of engineering excellence, the aerospace giant continues to face significant scrutiny and setbacks due to a...
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Slip Trip and Fall Prevention with Kim Block and Rose Wess
MEMIC Safety Experts
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. Learn how these accidents happen, the devastating impact they can have, and practical strategies to keep yourself safe at work and home.
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Identifying Workplace Violence Exposures with Command Master Sergeant, 101st Airborne Retired, Bart Womack
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 manager, what can you do? Are you prepared to manage a situation once it starts? Better yet, do you know the warning signs and have a plan to deescalate the situation before it starts? Today on the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Command Master Sergeant, United States Army Retired Bart Womack, author of the book, Embedded Enemy, and screenplay for the feature film of the...
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Safety Leadership and Leading Indicators with Shawn Galloway
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 indicators to identify problem areas as well as leadership strategies that support safety as the balancing point between productivity and quality. Today on the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast, Shawn Galloway, CEO of the global consultant agency, ProActSafety joins me to discuss his insights on how business leaders can create and nurture a safer workplace through targeted...
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AI: Our Future Friend or Foe with Lillith Chute
MEMIC Safety Experts
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2024 Summer Interns: Caitlin and Isaac
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 office. Join me as I chat with Isaac, our Loss Control intern, and Caitlin, our Communications intern.
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MEMIC Safety Experts
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Slip Trip and Fall Prevention with Tim McCarty
MEMIC Safety Experts
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 Consulting for Clark Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company. Tim has expertise in many fields within the realm of safety, but one that he and I have collaborated on is slip and fall prevention and we are going to delve into the problem of slips and falls, why they happen, and talk about ways to prevent them. Episode Links:
info_outlineFor 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 Control at MEMIC and I dig into the process and workflow of inspections and how they are an effective part of managing safety, quality, and productivity.