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Category Archives: Risk Management
Organizational Strategic Decision Making
This year, we are sponsoring a two-day workshop on organizational strategic decision making, also known as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Organizational strategic decision making is not a static solution; it’s a continuous process that assesses all of the issues your organization may encounter.
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Tagged enterprise risk management, member training, training
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Recap of Gordon Graham Visit
What follows are general highlights from his exceptional presentation on real risk management at the 2017 SDA Forums last November. For more information on Gordon Graham, his impressive body of work, and Lexipol, please visit www.lexipol.com.
Tagged risk management
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An Open Letter to District Supervisors and Managers
As a supervisor in your district, you are looked upon as a leader and as such, you have a responsibility to guide your team, adapt to changes that come up, and plan for success. But part of that mission means ensuring that your district is both a safe workplace and a safe place for guests and visitors.
Also posted in Loss Prevention, Safety
Tagged district managers, district supervisors, safety culture, supervisors
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One Size Does Not Fit All
Our eyes are important parts of our lives. People rely heavily on visual information to complete even the most mundane tasks like making breakfast or navigating your way to work. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that there are roughly 2,000 eye injuries every day in the United States.
Also posted in Loss Prevention, Safety
Tagged face shield, goggles, PPE, safety glasses
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A Dangerous Game of Hide and Seek
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.
Also posted in Loss Prevention, Safety
Tagged off purpose use, overnight camping, park and recreation districts, safety hazards, sharps
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Nine Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips to Prevent Costly Breakdowns
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.
Also posted in Loss Prevention
Tagged air conditioning breakdown, air conditioning losses, Boiler & Machinery, equipment breakdown, loss prevention
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Emergency Response Procedures: Hazardous Materials Spills
The dangers of flammable and corrosive materials are obvious, but there are many other ways in which substances can be hazardous to human health. Many people are familiar with “HAZMAT” suits and what seeing them means.
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Tagged Emergency Response, emergency response procedures, hazardous materials, HAZMAT, HAZMAT Spill
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Spring Thaw
Every year, the spring is a welcome change from the usual winter trappings of snow, icy roads, and freezing rain. However, before we start dusting off our camping gear and hiking boots, you should remember to prepare for the spring thaw.
Also posted in Loss Prevention
Tagged colorado front range flood, Flooding, spring flooding, spring thaw
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Your Brains, Mechanical Brawn
For the past several years, numerous companies have been developing and manufacturing exoskeletons, which are wearable robotics designed to enhance human strength and endurance with hydraulics or motors.
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Tagged exoskeletons, technology, wearable technology, workplace technology
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