Categories: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety
September 7, 2017
Resource Type: Articles
A Blueprint for Facility Risk Management
Nonprofits own and operate many different kinds of facilities. Although in other business functions, risk may be less visible or apparent, the facilities we occupy are under our feet and above our heads every day. From warehouses to recreational spaces...
February 22, 2017
Resource Type: Webinars
Going on a Field Trip: Identifying & Managing Risks Related to Outdoor Programs
“It’s only a field trip… What could possibly go wrong?” Outdoor activities are often a popular programming choice for organizations. Activities may range from an employee team traveling off-site for a teambuilding program to an afterschool program taking their young...
December 29, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
HEATWAVE: Heat Dome Survival Tips
“Has high blood pressure got a hold on me, or is this the way love’s supposed to be? It’s like a heat wave burning in my heart…” – (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave, Martha & the Vandellas Since the Heat...
Topics: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety, HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 29, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Road Warrior Risk Reminders
“And when it’s time for leavin’, I hope you’ll understand… that I was born a ramblin’ man.” – “Ramblin’ Man,” Allman Brothers Band Summertime is filled with vacations, excursions and road trips of varying lengths. Some of us venture out...
December 27, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Safe Lifting: Why & How (video)
Improper lifting practices result in countless injuries to American workers each year. Watch the video below to learn a few simple steps for safe lifting! The Center team creates custom risk resources for our clients, like this safe lifting video...
Topics: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety, HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 27, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Safe and Secure: Supporting International Staff
The safety and well being of employees is generally a top-of-mind concern for nonprofit leaders. When an organization deploys its staff internationally, additional uncertainty enters the already complex risk landscape. Deployed staff members may work in limited resource environments or...
December 8, 2016
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
The Transportation Issue
Download Infographic What's Inside Before You Hit the Road: Stepping Stones of Driver Safety Avoid Distracted Driving: Don’t Get Teary & Put Down Siri Safety is Not a Luxury: Understanding the Risks of Passenger Vans
December 8, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Before You Hit the Road: Stepping Stones of Driver Safety
The leading cause of work-related death is motor vehicle collisions, therefore making the most dangerous part of your volunteers’ and employees’ workday the time spent on the road on behalf of your nonprofit. If your organization routinely (or even occasionally)...
December 8, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Safety is Not a Luxury: Understanding the Risks of Passenger Vans
Large passenger vans, especially those that seat fifteen people, are a popular method of transportation for many nonprofits because they are size-efficient and cost-effective. Church groups, youth sports teams, student groups, and summer camps and other seasonal activity organizers often...
December 8, 2016
Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews
Avoid Distracted Driving: Don’t Get Teary & Put Down Siri
Whether it is sending a quick text or recalling a very emotional memory or event, distracted driving is incredibly commonplace on roads throughout the United States and abroad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes three primary varieties...
Topics: Data Privacy, Tech Risk, Cybersecurity, Facility, Program and Transportation Safety