Jun 13, 2023 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist I’ve had many conversations with NIRMA members lately about personal protective equipment (PPE). More specifically, safety vests. I’m often asked: “why do we have to wear them?” This leads to the next...
Jun 13, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In today’s world of law enforcement and corrections, putting out fires can consume a much of a leader’s time and attention. Consequently, public safety leaders must prioritize where they focus their efforts and...
May 5, 2023 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager A loss prevention program is a strategy that includes steps, practices, and procedures that a county uses to reduce the risk of accidents and claims. Property maintenance is a critical part of a loss prevention...
May 5, 2023 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Most of our road department activity planning is really dictated by the weather and the weather forecast. This time of year, daily and weekly workloads are planned with priority projects. The one-and-six-year...
May 5, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Inmate checks, sometimes erroneously referred to as “cell checks,” are one of the most critical tasks performed by corrections officers throughout their shifts. These checks serve several important purposes...
Mar 29, 2023 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist The National Safety Council sent an email notification that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I thought, hey, this is a great topic for my safety short article this month! But . . . okay, I’ll...
