Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, evacuating civilians has been extremely complex. While many want to leave the country, finding safe avenues to exit has been a challenge.  During this difficult time, a client reached out to RMI about extracting some employees from Ukraine. Our risk management team coordinated with local teams in Poland and Ukraine to safely extract multiple employees on two missions. It was our privilege to help a client that was so devoted to keeping its employees safe.  We faced many challenges during these two missions but were able to successfully overcome the ..read more

The coronavirus pandemic has lasted years now, so countries, states, and corporations are starting to develop plans to “live with COVID-19.” California is loosening indoor mask restrictions for vaccinated people, and the U.K. plans to end some COVID-19 legal restrictions within the next month.  For some places, “living with COVID” may focus on getting everyone vaccinated. For others, testing may continue to have an essential role in reducing the spread of COVID-19.  However, testing programs need to be cost-effective and efficient if they are used in the long term. This is why RMI de ..read more

The Biden administration recently began sending out at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to improve access during a nationwide shortage. Over 60 million households have signed up to receive tests, and the administration has 500 million more on order.  However, while this new process has improved individuals’ access to tests, the nationwide test shortage remains a reality for businesses and local governments. Many states have stopped sharing test kits so they can focus on their own populations.  While the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal mandate for COVID-19 testing at large bus ..read more

Many companies are planning to add corporate COVID testing to their health and safety staffing services process. COVID-19 testing can help companies reduce risk and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. While PCR testing remains the “gold standard” for accuracy, rapid testing is also a fairly accurate and often more cost-effective method. Results are generated faster than the PCR method and allow companies to respond quickly to outbreaks. There are a number of rapid testing kits available and also multiple methods to conduct testing. Rapid Testing Options Companies can choose from ..read more

Whether or not companies have to conduct federally mandated testing in the United States, many companies are considering using or are already implementing COVID-19 Corporate Testing as a means of keeping their workers safe and their operations compliant with local and federal regulations. The use of COVID testing may be more appropriate depending on each company’s industry and location. For example, a survey of 40,000 people shows that finance and insurance workers are more likely to be vaccinated than construction and agricultural workers. Employers with workers in locations where there are a ..read more

Continuing work in the face of the pandemic brought about a unique set of challenges for the film and entertainment industry. The need for close proximity between crew members, talent, and other employees to produce content made social distancing protocols nearly impossible. That, coupled with the ever-changing laws, regulations, and policies surrounding COVID-19 protocols, made maintaining tight production schedules extremely difficult. While the need for on-location medical services for production companies has always been necessary, RMI recognized the need for new, comprehensive services to ..read more

The UK sales team at RMI were excited to attend and exhibit at Offshore Wind North East, a major national conference held in North East England. Organised by UK energy sector business development experts NOF and supported by North East England’s offshore wind cluster Energi Coast, the conference and exhibition was opened with an address by Gregg Hands, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth. Nexus of the Wind Industry Speaking via video message, Mr. Hands recognised North East England as the ‘nexus of the wind industry’ that is not only contributing to a low carbon future ..read more

If you work in an industry with challenging and remote project sites such as offshore wind or maritime, then you know how important it is to provide offshore health and safety and maritime medical staffing services for your employees. But even if you have those bases covered, an emergency situation can force you to escalate to medical support beyond what your on-site medical staffing can offer to prevent loss of life. A Rescue Story From a Ship Off the U.S. East Coast An RMI client had an employee aboard a ship off the east coast of the U.S. who suddenly developed itchiness, hives, shortness o ..read more

On September 9th, 2021 President Biden announced a new COVID-19 Action Plan which included instructions to OSHA to develop a rule for vaccine and testing programs for employers with 100 or more employees. Since then, employers have been anxiously waiting for OSHA to release this rule. That day has arrived. On November 4th, 2021 OSHA released a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Employers in industries like oil and gas and construction, for example, are now scrambling to both understand the implications and develop implementation plans. To assist, RMI has prep ..read more

In our eBook, you will find practical advice to help your company reduce unnecessary recordables by implementing high quality industrial medical staffing and health and safety staffing services. You’ll get our expert opinions on making sure your industrial medical providers understand how to deliver high-quality and appropriate care that minimizes unnecessary recordables. You’ll learn why good clinical services and oversight are a team effort that ensures the right medical professional is selected and supported. You’ll understand why an effective health and safety program is difficult to achi ..read more