Slips, trips and falls are a major contributor to workers’ compensation claims, and PDRMA’s PIPP and Core 6 programs encourage members to find ways to reduce or eliminate those risks.

According to Barb Bassett, Operations Coordinator, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), “The chief areas of concern for slips, trips and falls are getting out of the accessible vehicles and when being active with participants in our programs.”

NWSRA continually trains staff on safety topics to keep participants and employees safe and has focused attention on two areas...

Once again, members have found innovative and effective ways to recognize, diagnose and remedy safety issues for staff and patrons. PDRMA received a record number of entries — 45 — in 2015, and the Risk Management Committee ultimately selected 13 winners.

Each year, the Risk Management Committee awards grants in $500 increments, to an individual maximum of $2,500. The program’s maximum annual award amount is $7,500...

PDRMA introduced its How to Establish and Lead an Effective Safety Committee course in 2015, and Decatur Park District was an early registrant. Why was the agency so eager to attend? Because Decatur knew its Safety Committee could play a larger role...

Over the past year, Event Helper (EH) has been making it easier for PDRMA members to offer — and manage — special event coverage for outside-group facility rentals...