by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Aug 24, 2018 | Loss Control, Past Articles, PRIME Watch
A host of issues impede the ability of Law Enforcement to provide safety and security to school children. Poverty, crime, addiction, parental indifference stretches the resources of both the Criminal Justice and Educational System. The edHUB provides a promising,...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Oct 23, 2017 | Loss Control, Past Articles, PRIME Watch
As an added benefit for our PennPRIME Members, the Pennsylvania Municipal League has provided access to its Member Resources On-Line Training Library. This video library offers current, relevant knowledge and experience regarding the employment law issues municipal...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Mar 15, 2017 | Loss Control, Past Articles, PRIME Watch
With the goal of reducing vehicle crashes, PennPRIME is implementing the following initiatives to help you navigate your drive to this important destination. The 2017 Measure of Compliance for the Loss Control Standards (LCS) is to have all employees participate in...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, May 2013 Issue, Past Articles
What Public Entities Can Learn from Super Storm Sandy By Mark Norton, Senior Continuity Planner, Agility Recovery In Hindsight: Sandy was a storm of record proportions. It will go down in history as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | August 2013 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
By John P. Rock, John P. Rock Inc., The Safe Driving Guy As a veteran state police accident investigator, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people say, “Trooper, it happened so fast!,” or “I can’t believe this happened to me,” but most of all, “Only a...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | January 2010 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
Adapted with permission from the VML Insurance Programs. Can we talk about Spring? But it’s still only January…So true, but now is actually a good time to review your playgrounds as Spring is just around the corner. By doing a thorough review now and making necessary...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, November 2013 Issue, Past Articles
Snowplowing Guidelines on Hours of Service By Joseph M. Boslet, PE, CPCU, CSP, ARM, ALCM, APA, VP Safety Management Services, Inservco The subject of snowplowing has generated discussions all over the board, leaving most people scratching their heads on really what to...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, November 2014 Issue, Past Articles
Safety Brief: Snow Removal Reprinted with permission by the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Authority (AMLJIA) Every year people die of heart attacks while shoveling heavy snow, lose fingers in snow blower accidents, and fall from icy roofs. Snow removal can...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, November 2014 Issue, Past Articles
Safety is a Value: An Elected Official's Perspective By Joe Gierlach, Chairman, Board of Supervisors/Director of Public Works, Neshannock Township Neshannock Township is a second class township in Lawrence County run by three elected supervisors, with a workforce of...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, May 2014 Issue, Past Articles
Stopping Distances and Your Vehicle By John P. Rock, the Safe Driving Guy After this past winter, we all know that it is different trying to stop your vehicle on dry roads as compared to a wet road or snowy road. When you look at the actual figures of the stopping...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | January 2010 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
Personnel Policy Shield: Protecting Your Entity from Employment Liability by Vicki L. Beatty, Esq.,Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C. There are few more thankless tasks than writing or rewriting your municipality’s personnel handbook. This...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, May 2014 Issue, Past Articles
Park and Playground Safety Tips By Sharrod Parker, PennPRIME Claims Coordinator During the winter months, we tend to forget the magnitude of time people spend outdoors. As the weather warms and our citizens' outdoor activities increase, so do the hazards related to...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, May 2014 Issue, Past Articles
Just What is Risk Management? Part I in a Series This article was prepared by and used with the permission of the Michigan Municipal League and adapted by Bob Anspach, Director of Insurance Services, PennPRIME Trust. Dispelling The Myth Many times, managers believe...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | August 2014 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
Just What Is Risk Management: Part II This article was prepared by and used with the permission of the Michigan Municipal League and edited by PennPRIME. RISK CONTROL TECHNIQUES Once you have identified your risk exposures, the next step is to choose the technique, or...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | Loss Control, May 2012 Issue, Past Articles
Safety Tips for Tree Trimming and Chainsaw Operations Adapted with permission from the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Most chainsaw injuries occur because operators come into contact with the blade by failing to follow recommended operating...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 29, 2016 | January 2013 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
By James F. Wainwright, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Introduction Often we see indications that something isn’t quite right – and these may be referred to as red flags. While conducting jurisdictional boiler examinations, Hartford Steam...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 1, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles
Most workshops and garages have flammable liquids that are used on a regular basis as part of the operation. While necessary, these liquids can also be dangerous if not used and stored correctly. Proper storage of flammable liquids is not difficult, as long as the...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 1, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles
Improving Your Hazard Inspections–Compressed Gas Cylinders Compressed gases are used in several ways in workshops and garages, but most commonly for welding or forklift fuel. While necessary and useful, these cylinders can present significant hazards to...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 1, 2016 | August 2015 Issue, Loss Control, Past Articles
Dandelions and Accidents - Dig Deep to Destroy the Root Dandelions. Those pesky weeds that seem to pop-up everywhere. So whatcha gonna do? Pull ‘em up, of course. And in a few days, there they are again. Why? Because more often than not you didn’t remove the root. ...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 1, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles
Clever Enforcement of Seat Belt Use Requirements Do you struggle with how to effectively enforce seat belt use required by Loss Control Standard (LCS) #4? At the Member Sharing session of the 2015 PennPRIME Annual Membership Meeting and Risk Management Conference,...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Nov 1, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles
Improve Your Hazard Inspections - Fixed and Portable Ladders Most facilities use ladders on such a frequent basis that it becomes second nature. Unfortunately, if an employee has not been properly trained on how to select, inspect, set up, use and store the specific...
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | Jun 14, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles, PRIME Watch, Workers' Compensation
Disclaimer: This document is for example only and should not be used as a final product. The specific needs, practices, form of government and other operational procedures of your governmental entity may impact whether this example is appropriate for your use....
by PennPRIME Insurance Trust | May 3, 2016 | Loss Control, Past Articles, PRIME Watch
Disclaimer: This document is for example only and should not be used as a final product. The specific needs, practices, form of government and other operational procedures of your governmental entity may impact whether this example is appropriate for your use....