Loss Control

BWC Announces Free Employer Training

By Heather Hughes | 8/2/2021 2:00 pm

Although sound risk management practices can reduce the number and severity of work-related injuries, it is not possible to eliminate every accident or injury. When injuries and accidents do occur, a foundational goal of the workers’ compensation system is to provide prompt medical care to injured employees, and provide a pathway to recovery and returning to the workforce.

Evaluating Your Facilities for Flood Coverage

By Aliyah Turner | 8/2/2021 2:00 pm

Almost every property is vulnerable to flooding from lakes, rivers or significant rain events. Regardless of where the water comes from, damage to your facilities can impact your ability to serve the public.

Free EHS Hero & HR Hero Introductory Training

By Heather Hughes | 8/2/2021 2:00 pm

We have been encouraging all of our members to take advantage of two free toolkits that we offer as a benefit of membership with Public Entity Partners. These toolkits help you streamline your Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Programs. Both EHS Hero and HR Hero provide time-saving solutions for more efficient and effective employee training, compliance, workflow and productivity.

Reducing Your Exposure to Cyber Attacks

By Halie Gallik | 8/2/2021 2:00 pm

Your employees can be an asset or weakness in your cyber security program. Cyber criminals will often mimic co-workers as they attempt to trick your employees into clicking on links or giving away protected information by posing as a trusted individual or organization, a practice known as phishing.

TOSHA’s 2020 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for the Public Sector

By Heather Hughes | 7/2/2021 3:00 pm

Each year, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) publishes lists of the 20 most frequently cited standards following worksite inspections. TOSHA publishes these lists to alert employers and employees so they can take steps to find and fix these types of hazards.

Tennessee Sports Concussion Law

By Chester Darden | 4/12/2021 8:00 am

With spring and summer sports underway, now is the time for a refresher on the Tennessee Sports Concussion Law. If your organization sponsors youth athletic activities, you should familiarize yourself with the Tennessee Sports Concussion Law and the requirements under that law. These requirements include annual training and how to respond when a youth athlete appears to have suffered a concussion during a game or at practice.

Preparing for Winter Weather

By Halie Gallik | 2/4/2021 8:00 am

Are you prepared for cold weather? Here are a few common risks that you can help your organization and employees overcome.

Meet Celeste Taylor

6/25/2020 4:00 pm

On July 1, 2020, Celeste will transition to the PE Partners’ loss control department to fill the employment practices liability (EPL) consultant position. In this new role, Celeste will assist PE Partners members in identifying and controlling employment liability risks, and work with the loss control department to develop and implement employment risk control tools.

Ransomware Continues to Infect Computer Systems

6/25/2020 4:00 pm

Cyber security is a hot topic that is here to stay. Being locked out of your computer system and files, and the potential financial implications of notifying individuals whose data may have been impacted, can devastate any organization’s budget.

Motor Vehicle & Driver Safety Loss Control Guideline

4/30/2020 4:00 pm

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accident and injury in the workforce, including local governments, whose employees drive thousands of miles serving citizens across our state. From emergency services to public transportation services and roadway maintenance, keeping local government employees safe while on the road is always an important goal.

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