Jun 2, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist You may wonder why I am writing about utility permits for my Safety Shorts article. This topic has as much to do with worker safety as it does with managing the liabilities associated with poorly placed...
Jun 2, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist A law enforcement officer-involved critical incident (herein referred to as critical incident) typically refers to any event in which a person is seriously injured or killed as a result of an officer’s use of...
May 12, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Routine driving remains one of the most dangerous activities for law enforcement officers. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, vehicle-related incidents have consistently been a...
May 12, 2025 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager As a valued NIRMA member official, supervisor, or manager, you have access to a suite of resources designed to support your leadership within your county or agency. NIRMA understands the complexities and challenges...
May 12, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Now that I’ve been in the role of NIRMA Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist for 3 ½ years, I am honestly surprised at the number of road department employees I speak to that still aren’t wearing...
Apr 10, 2025 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager We all know the saying about April showers bringing May flowers. Spring showers also bring the chance of severe weather and water damage to member buildings. So, let’s discuss action steps to prevent water damage...
