Author Archives: CSD Pool

What’s Lurking in the Swimming Pool?

By CSD Pool | Published July 21, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are renewing their warnings this year about infections of Cryptosporidum in swimming pools. Last year, there were 32 reported outbreaks of Cryptosporidium linked to swimming pools or water playgrounds.

Posted in Safety | Tagged aquatics, chlorinatin, crypto outbreak, cryptosporidium, swimming pools, water and sanitation | Comments Off

Ask the Experts: Waivers

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

An injury is not compensable if it occurs as a result of an employee’s participation in a voluntary recreational activity or program, regardless of whether the employer promoted, sponsored, or supported the recreational activity or program.

Posted in Coverage, Human Resources, Training | Tagged Ask the experts, employee, waivers, workers' comp | Comments Off

Meet TRISTAR Liability Claims Adjuster Julie Zimmerman

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

We invite our members to meet Julie Zimmerman who will be working on behalf of the CSD Pool.

Posted in Member Services, Pool Updates | Tagged claims adjuster, liability claims adjuster, TRISTAR, TRISTAR Risk Management | Comments Off

Reminder: Training Credit Participation Deadline Approaches!

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

As we approach the deadline for the Training Credit Programs, a lot of members get their last few employees to take the training and earn the district 5% off of their 2018 liability contribution. Training must be completed at the CSD Pool’s Training Centers between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017

Posted in Member Services, Pool Updates, Training | Tagged Affirmative Defense Credit, supervisor training credit, targetsolutions, training center, Training Credit Program | Comments Off

Expanded Clean-up Services from SERVPRO

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

Sewer backups are a big deal, and we haven’t been shy about reminding you of that fact. Chances are you’ve heard about our partnership with SERVPRO of Greater Boulder regarding professional and expedited cleanup services. However, what you may not realize is the extent of SERVPRO’s services, which also include repair for damages from fire and vandalism.

Posted in Member Services, Pool Updates | Tagged art restoration, asbestos testing, debris removal, general contracting, mold remediation, odor removal, property restoration, SERVPRO, SERVPRO Cleanups, sewer backup, sewer extraction, smoke removal, water extraction | Comments Off

Meet TRISTAR Branch Manager Brandi Kwiatkowski

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

We invite our members to meet Brandi Kwiatkowski who will be working on behalf of the CSD Pool.

Posted in Pool Updates | Tagged meet the team, TRISTAR Risk Management | Comments Off

CFH Trust Expands to Help Firefighters Cope with Catastrophic Illness

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

Starting this month, the Colorado Firefighter Heart and Circulatory Benefits Trust will officially become the Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust (CFHC Trust). This change comes on the heels of Governor Hickenlooper’s signing of Senate Bill 17-214, which makes it possible for the CFHC Trust to provide coverage for five statutorily covered cancers similarly to providing benefits for heart and circulatory malfunctions to firefighters

Posted in Coverage, Loss Prevention | Tagged cancer legislation, CFH Trust, cfhc trust, Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust, Colorado Firefighter Heart and Circulatory Benefits Trust, firefighter health | Comments Off

Ask the Experts: TULIP Coverage

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

While the district doesn’t need special coverage for such events, the event organizer may be well-advised to obtain it. Summer is filled with endless activities such as festivals, and outside organizers often host these exciting events at district facilities. This can be a huge headache for the district if someone is injured or if there is damage to property.

Posted in Coverage | Tagged Ask the experts, event coverage, park and recreation districts, TULIP | Comments Off

A Dangerous Game of Hide and Seek

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

The Pool covers thousands of acres of parks across many special districts. These parks can become hot beds for liability and worker’s compensation claims if districts do not maintain adequate levels of safety.

Posted in Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety | Tagged off purpose use, overnight camping, park and recreation districts, safety hazards, sharps | Comments Off

Nine Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips to Prevent Costly Breakdowns

By CSD Pool | Published July 17, 2017

Appropriate maintenance at the beginning of the cooling season is one of the best ways to prevent an air conditioning breakdown. Prevention is the key to avoiding an air conditioning emergency in the height of summer.

Posted in Loss Prevention, Risk Management | Tagged air conditioning breakdown, air conditioning losses, Boiler & Machinery, equipment breakdown, loss prevention | Comments Off