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...
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 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist The efficient and safe operation of equipment is critical to the success of any county or business. Most of us know that equipment plays a pivotal role in daily operations of the county road department and...
Mar 6, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Nebraska law requires that motor carriers, which include county road departments, secure their loads properly to prevent items from falling off or shifting during transit. This issue frequently arises for...
Feb 3, 2025 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities nationwide. With the rise of smartphones, in-car entertainment systems, and other distractions, it’s more...
