Feb 26, 2026 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By: KC Pawling, NIRMA Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist County road and public works departments frequently use heavy trucks, equipment haulers, and other vehicles that meet the federal definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). While this is well known...
Feb 1, 2026 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist As NIRMA member counties gear up for another busy construction and maintenance season, now is an ideal time to reinforce a strong culture of safety within road departments. A proactive focus on work zone...
Jan 2, 2026 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Colder weather without snow translates into some ditch clearing activities for most counties. This usually involves cutting, shredding, or grubbing out trees and shrubs with many sizes of machines. One of the...
Dec 11, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist ’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the shop, The graders were parked, and the sanding trucks stopped. The cones were all stacked in a neat little row, Reflective and bright for the next winter...
Nov 12, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Bridge inspections come with a variety of risks, and it’s important to stay alert and prepared every time you’re out in the field. Common hazards include slips, trips, and falls—especially when...
Oct 16, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist As winter weather approaches the horizon in Nebraska, the safety of snowplow operators becomes a critical concern for county road departments and risk managers. These workers face unique hazards—extreme cold,...
