Building four homes in 10 days requires an army of helpers. Ensuring their safety can be a daunting task. For Austin View, executive director of Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity, this became a pressing concern when Columbia was chosen for a 2023 Blitz Build project. Enter MEM’s Safety Grant Program and senior consultant Brad Minor,… Continue reading →
In May, MEM announced its eighth cycle of safety grant recipients and awarded a total of $210,000 to 28 policyholders in Missouri for the implementation of new safety equipment to promote safer workplaces. This brings the total amount of safety grants awarded to $1.53 million since 2016. “It’s an unprecedented time for many of us,… Continue reading →
In November, MEM announced its ninth cycle of safety grant recipients and awarded a total of $209,600 to 33 policyholders in Missouri for the implementation of new safety equipment to promote safer workplaces. This brings the total amount of safety grants awarded to nearly $1.75 million since 2016, affecting more than 7,000 employees. In addition… Continue reading →
October has been designated as National Ergonomics Month by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. It’s a month worthy of recognition. If there’s one thing we can get behind as a safety company, it’s ergonomics. More than just pain, investing in ergonomics can also save your business money. Learn how MEM policyholder Culligan of Mid-Missouri… Continue reading →
Missouri Employers Mutual has announced its latest cycle of safety grant recipients, bringing the total amount of safety grants awarded to policyholders to $2.1 million since 2016. “The safety grants program is here to help policyholders reduce or eliminate employee injuries, and improve their business safety and productivity,” Jim Owen, President and CEO of MEM… Continue reading →
We believe funding should never stand in the way of keeping people safe. That’s why we created the MEM Safety Grant program. After five years of the MEM Safety Grant program, exciting changes are coming in 2022. Quicker turn around by awarding money every month Beginning June 1, we will accept grant applications on an… Continue reading →
We believe funding should never stand in the way of keeping people safe. That’s why we created the MEM Safety Grant program. Watch below as Tisha Greco, MEM’s Safety and Risk Services (SRS) Resource and Support Center Manager explains the basics and benefits of safety grants, what it takes to apply and how agents play… Continue reading →
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths and cost employers billions of dollars each year. Missouri businesses are invited to compete for cash prizes and help make our roadways safer in the inaugural Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Business Showdown, sponsored by AAA Missouri and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, in… Continue reading →
Workers compensation is an important aspect of employee health and safety. It provides support to workers who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. However, the cost of work comp can be substantial for employers, especially for small businesses. The best way to reduce premiums and keep costs low is to prevent injuries by improving workplace… Continue reading →
The frequency of workers compensation claims continues to decline in Missouri, but Missouri Employers Mutual won’t stop until workplace injuries are eliminated. The Safety Fanatics at MEM awarded the company’s first ever safety grants to Missouri businesses in January 2017 to help them take the next step toward improving workplace safety. “We know that many… Continue reading →