Ep. 132: OSHA Compliance | How Safety Rules and Standards Work Together
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Release Date: 06/03/2024
Ep 153: Work Comp Claim Length | How Employers Can Improve Post-Incident Process
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
A claim that lingers for months—or even years—can create uncertainty, increase costs, and impact both the injured worker and the business. Several factors can keep a claim open longer than expected, such as medical complications or legal roadblocks. Learn why claims are often delayed, and what employers can do to help keep the process moving, with Shannon Fox, Claims Operations Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 152: Slips, Trips, and Falls | Don't Sweep Safety Risks Under the Rug
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Slips, trips, and falls are a persistent problem across industries. Despite extensive studies, detailed recommendations, and countless safety initiatives, these incidents continue to rank as the number one cause of workplace injuries. Learn how these safety risks can be symptoms of an unhealthy company safety culture with Tim Wilson, Safety and Risk Services Regiona Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 151: New Hire Onboarding | Setting New Employees Up for Success
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Year over year, new hires account for many on-the-job injuries. With increased turnover and higher expectations, employers often expect new hires to get right to work without proper onboarding and training. Expecting a new hire to use "common sense" while working is not a safety strategy. Learn how to properly onboard new hires and set them up for success with Sheila Schmidt, Safety and Risk Services Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 150: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z | Building Safety Programs for a Multigenerational Workforce
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Across industries, many companies share a commonality: a multigenerational workforce. Whether it's fresh-from-school Gen Z new hires to seasoned baby boomers, employers face the challenge of creating a safety program that works for everyone. Learn how to bridge the gap between generations - and keep everyone safe - with Curt DeWeese of Briotix Health.
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Ep. 149: Safety Grant Program | Investing in Innovation and Risk Reduction
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Every business faces safety challenges. For some companies, addressing those challenges can become difficult or cumbersome. The cost could potentially grow too high for them to afford. MEM offers an opportunity to help offset those costs and tackle safety challenges head-on. Discover how MEM's Safety Grant program offers businesses the opportunity to offset costs and tackle safety challenges head on with Tisha Greco, MEM's Resource and Support Center Manager.
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Ep. 148: Safety Communication | Creating a Safety Strategy for All Audiences
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
In today's workplace, safety isn't considered a "sexy" topic. Some employers consider safety communication challenging, unengaging, and not always very impactful. What if there was a better way to engage employees? Learn how to plan your safety communication strategically and take your audience into consideration with Blaine Hoffman, host of the Safety Pro Podcast.
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Ep. 147: Fidget Toys | Sharpening Focus and Engagement in the Workplace
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Consistent safety training is essential to protecting employees. Not only does it help prevent on-the-job injuries, but it also controls work comp costs. While much of today's training is regulatory or an industry requirement, it isn't always engaging. As a consequence, employees may unplug and miss critical information. Learn how fidget toys, and their alternatives, are increasing engagement and retention with Caitlin McNeese, owner of Walking Each Other Home Wellness.
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Ep. 146: Early Intervention | Prevent Pain from Becoming a Future Problem
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At some point in our lives, we all experience aches and pains. Often, these pains are temporary. But at other times, the discomfort eventually becomes a part of our everyday lives. Understanding the source of the pain is important, but so is addressing it before it becomes difficult to manage. Learn the importance of early intervention in preventing future pain with Lori Frederic, founder of Balance Biomechanics.
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Ep. 145: Watson Concrete | Where Safety is a Core Value and Commitment
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Many of MEM's policyholders have found ways to go above and beyond keeping their employees safe - they help them work with confidence. At one organization, safety isn't just a concept - it's a core value and a daily commitment made by each employee. Discover why Watson Concrete has become a standout in its industry for its safety culture with its owner, Mark Watson.
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Ep. 144: Farming Safety | Uprooting Risk in the Agricultural Industry
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Farmers kickstart the journey many essential goods make from the field to the table. While farming is the backbone of many communities and economies, it is also one of the most dangerous professions. From heavy machinery and hazardous chemicals to unpredictable weather conditions, farm workers face safety risks at every turn. Learn how to reduce risk and introduce innovation with Brad Minor, Senior Safety and Risk Consultant at MEM.
info_outlineThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), formed in 1972, serves as a way to ensure the safety of America's workforce. Every state has its own unique work comp laws; OSHA provides a set of standards. Managing the requirement, and protecting employees, can seem like a daunting task for employers. Learn how safety rules, standards, laws and regulations work together to keep employees safe with Sheila Schmidt, Safety and Risk Services Manager at MEM.