Sep 4, 2025 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Beyond the universal recommendations made in NIRMA’s Best Safety Practices for Members, NIRMA makes individualized recommendations by way of assessments and inspections. These include evaluations of: Safety Committees...
Sep 4, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist NIRMA is committed to helping counties reduce risk, improve safety, and protect employees through comprehensive training programs. Moving into the late season, (I don’t want to commit to saying our fourth...
Aug 11, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Employee sexual misconduct is a high-risk area for law enforcement and corrections agencies. Sexual misconduct takes many forms, including workplace sexual harassment and sexual abuse of those in custody. Some of...
Aug 11, 2025 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager In today’s workforce, mental health is no longer a silent struggle, it’s a defining issue. Public sector employees, including those in Nebraska’s county government, face increasing stressors: rising workloads, public...
Aug 11, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist As August marks the return of the National Back to School Month, communities across the country are preparing for the renewed presence of school buses on our roads. This annual transition serves as a critical...
Jul 9, 2025 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Summer in Nebraska means open roads, family vacations, and increased activity. For county governments, however, it also signals a heightened risk on the roadways. NIRMA understands these risks intimately. In fact, car...
