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,...
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 | 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 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Change, not many people like it, but no one can live without it. I think every county worker in the history of dirt has heard the phrase, “this is the way we’ve always done it, why change now?” While this is...
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...
