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PDRMA February 2021 www.pdrma.org
 
 
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Property Appraisal Program Update

 
 

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Preventing the Cold Weather Blues

 
 
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RMR Update

 

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New Year, New and Improved Training


New Year, New and Improved Training

New Year, New and Improved Training

Take advantage of PDRMA’s new and updated training options in early 2021 that will prepare you to deal with changing social and legal environments. And don't forget to check out the webinars and videos described below!

Webinars

  • Keep Fit, Keep Safe for Recreation Staff — Web – March 4.
    No matter how fit and healthy we are, we all lose some degree of hearing, sight, strength and flexibility as we age. This webinar can help recreation staff reduce the chance of a workplace injury despite the march of time.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors — NonCDL – March 9.  What would you do if you noticed (or learned about) an employee coming back from lunch smelling or acting like they ingested alcohol or drugs? Learn how best to respond to such a situation! (Note: this training does not meet the requirements of the federal Dept. of Transportation CDL Program.)
  • A Supervisor’s Role in Claims Reporting — Web – April 7.
    Supervisors play a key role in the prompt and accurate reporting of agency claims. Join us as we discuss how to report, investigate and follow-up on claims.
  • Drug and Alcohol Training For CDL Drivers — Web – April 7.
    Federal law requires supervisors of CDL drivers operating commercial vehicles to take training on the symptoms of alcohol abuse and controlled substances use.  (Note: this training meets the requirements of the federal Dept. of Transportation CDL Program.)
  • Protect Your Property — Proactive Facility Inspections — Web – April 15.
    Sign up early for this popular class on how to inspect facilities to get ahead of potential threats like flooding, fire, freezing weather, severe weather and vandalism. Learn how to protect your facilities and maintain a safe environment for staff and the public. 

Updated Downloadable Video

Do your employees know how to respond to inquiries? Updated for 2021, these videos will help your agency train employees on how to respond to inquiries from the public, media or an attorney.

New On-demand Video

Disrespect can lurk behind “innocent” remarks; help your employees create a culture of respect instead. Kick off your diversity, equity and inclusion initiative with the Drop by Drop: Unconscious Bias video. You’ll learn about micro-inequities — subtle digs, innocent comments, throwaway remarks — that slowly kill morale and hurt productivity. This video highlights those subconscious stereotypes that affect our understanding and treatment of the people around us.