Latest PDRMA News

Summer 2010 PDRMA Healthbeat

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:57:59 CDT

The Summer 2010 edition of the PDRMA Healthbeat newsletter is available online.

Attendees Learn New HR Strategies at March Summit
Members Share Ideas at Assembly Meeting in April
License Fee Demands for Public Performance of Copyrighted Music
Summer Sun Safety: Avoiding Sun Exposure and Heat Stress
Be Safe Solutions: Ultra Violet Silicone Wristbands
Boat Safety and Rescue Training "A Winner"
Illinois Paddling Council Posts Dam Safety Video
PDRMA's Public Aquatic Safety Resources ... Making a Difference
Illinois Swimming Facility Code Enforcement Update
Claims Reporting: What should I do when an accident occurs?
Upcoming Regional training Programs
Loss Control Review Update 2010 ... Making Progress!
Online Learners Win Big!

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LRN Alert #10-12 Illinois Prescribed Burning Act

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:48:49 CDT

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Illinois Prescribed Burning Act

LRN Alert #10-11 PDRMA Member Guide to Confined Space Program, LRN #509

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:46:59 CDT

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PDRMA Member Guide to Confined Space Program, LRN #509

LRN Alert #10-09 New Regulation - The Federal Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:04:19 CDT

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New Regulation - The Federal Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program

Spring 2010 PDRMA Healthbeat

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:29:59 CDT

The Spring 2010 edition of the PDRMA Healthbeat newsletter is available online.

HRA Program Going Strong
Employees Spring Into Action with PDRMA Health!
EAP Corner: Cultivating Positivity
Medlink Changes
Benefit Coordinator's Corner
New Life Insurance Vendor: The Standard
Notice of Privacy Practices Available to Plan Participants
The Other Half of Cleaning Teeth: Flossing
CVS Caremark Makes Mail Order Refills and Renewals Easy
Wellness Zone: TV Nation - How Television Can Harm Your Health
Health Care Reform Begins

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LRN Alert #10-10 First Few Weeks of Aquatics Season Can Be the Deadliest

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:11:56 CDT

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First Few Weeks of Aquatics Season Can Be the Deadliest

LRN Alert #10-08 FDA Warns Users About Faulty Components in 14 External Defibrillator Models

Thu, 06 May 2010 15:11:59 CDT

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FDA Warns Users About Faulty Components in 14 External Defibrillator Models

Spring 2010 PDRMA Pulse

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:24:51 CDT

The Spring 2010 edition of the PDRMA Pulse newsletter is available online.

Outdoor Swim Season is Near ... Are you Prepared?
PDRMA Board Member Profile: Laurie Woods
On Members' Minds: "Do we have earthquake coverage?"
Changes to Note When Reporting Workers' Compensation Injuries
Preparing for 2010 Loss Control Field Visits
Special Events Safety Planning
Chemical Safety Reminders for the Aquatic Season
Be Safe Solutions: Products and Procedures that Prevent Injuries
Cash Management Controls Guard Against Theft
Training Program Spotlight
True Life Adventure: Lions and Tigers and Bears - Oy Vey
Members Using Social Media
PDRMA Welcomes New Members

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LRN Alert #10-07 Update- Illinois Swimming Facility Code / Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) Compliance

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:33:05 CDT

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Update- Illinois Swimming Facility Code / Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) Compliance

LRN Alert #10-06 PDRMA Funds Lifeguard Vision Screening Program in 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:44:44 CDT

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PDRMA Funds Lifeguard Vision Screening Program in 2010

Winter 2010 PDRMA Healthbeat

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:22 CST

The Winter 2010 edition of the PDRMA Healthbeat newsletter is available online.

It's Time to Spring into Action!
2010 PDRMA Health Plan Document Distributed
EAP Corner: Emotional Intelligence...What is it?
New EAP Services
Benefit Coordinator's Corner
HRA Program an Ongoing Success
Fall Focus Participants Stay Motivated...and Healthy
Wellness Zone: Master Your Menu Vocabulary for Better Health
PDRMA Health Welcomes Naperville Park District

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LRN Alert #10-05 Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive - Medical Device Recall

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:01:39 CST

ISSUE
Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive - Medical Device Recall

Winter 2010 PDRMA Pulse

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:08:43 CST

The Winter 2010 edition of the PDRMA Pulse newsletter is available online.

New Blogging and Social Media Policy
PDRMA Board Profile: Debbie Kopas
Property/Casualty Program Renewals
Risk Management Grant Program Winners
Fleet Safety Training Success in Oak Park
Loss Control Review Survey Results
Severe Weather/Flooding Preparations
Be Safe Solutions
Spring Training Classes
New Online Learning Programs
Special Events/Liquor Liability Program
Planning for Summer Camp Safety
Pollution Coverage Reminders
Screening Tips for Seasonal Employees

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LRN Alert #10-04 PDRMA Funds Zero Turn Mower Training Toolkit

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:16:30 CST

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PDRMA Funds Zero Turn Mower Training Toolkit

LRN Alert #10-03 PDRMA to Provide Updated Playground Safety Manual to Members

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:16:00 CST

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PDRMA to Provide Updated Playground Safety Manual to Members

LRN Alert #09-31 Illinois Vehicle Code Amended to Limit Wireless Telephone Use While Driving

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:55:28 CST

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Illinois Vehicle Code Amended to Limit Wireless Telephone Use While Driving

LRN Alert #09-30 Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 Series manufactured between August 2003 and August 2009

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:21:24 CST

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Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 Series manufactured between August 2003 and August 2009

LRN Alert #10-01 2010 Special Events and Liquor Liability Program

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:55:56 CST

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2010 Special Events and Liquor Liability Program

LRN Alert #09-29 Warning - Child Injured in a Gym Divider Curtain

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:41:46 CST

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Warning - Child Injured in a Gym Divider Curtain

LRN Alert #09-28 Update- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) Compliance

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:39:00 CST

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Update- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) Compliance

LRN Alert #09-27 Illinois Vehicle Code Amended to Limit Electronic Communications While Driving

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:32 CST

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Illinois Vehicle Code Amended to Limit Electronic Communications While Driving

LRN Alert #09-26 Redpoint and Auto-Belay Descenders - Stop Use Notice

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:32:01 CDT

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Redpoint and Auto-Belay Descenders - Stop Use Notice

LRN Alert #09-24 FINAL REMINDER - 2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program - Receive funding for your innovative project! (Deadline extended)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:10:59 CDT

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FINAL REMINDER - 2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program - Receive funding for your innovative project! (Deadline extended)

LRN Alert #09-23 CPSC Now Inspecting Member Aquatic Facilities For Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) Compliance

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:47:29 CDT

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CPSC Now Inspecting Member Aquatic Facilities For Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) Compliance

LRN Alert #09-22 LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc)

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:35:10 CDT

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LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc)

LRN Alert #09-20 CPSC Alert Regarding Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:07:38 CDT

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CPSC Alert Regarding Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles

LRN Alert #09-21 REMINDER - 2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program - Receive funding for your innovative project!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:14:39 CDT

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REMINDER - 2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program - Receive funding for your innovative project!

LRN Alert #09-19 2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program- Receive funding for your innovative project!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:22:22 CDT

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2009 Risk Management Project Grant Program- Receive funding for your innovative project!

LRN Alert #09-18 Swine Flu, Influenza A, H1N1

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:00:44 CDT

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Swine Flu, Influenza A, H1N1

LRN Alert #09-17 Finishing the Summer Aquatic Season Safely

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:38:19 CDT

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Finishing the Summer Aquatic Season Safely

LRN Alert #09-16 Free ROPS available from Toro

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:15:31 CDT

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Free ROPS available from Toro

LRN Alert #09-15 Heat Index & Heat Disorders

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:45:48 CDT

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Heat Index & Heat Disorders

LRN Alert #09-14 PDRMA Funds Confined Space Compliance Audit and Inventory Program

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:11 CDT

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PDRMA Funds Confined Space Compliance Audit and Inventory Program

Summer 2009 PDRMA Pulse

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:04:53 CDT

The Summer 2009 edition of the PDRMA Pulse newsletter is available online.

“Make a Health Choice Everyday” Winners
PDRMA Board Member Profile: Donna Wilson
Quick Thinking: Swift Action Saves Lives at Two Park Districts
Itasca Earns “Safe Community” Recognition
Public Aquatic Safety Resources
2008 Annual Report Online
Be Safe Solutions: 360° Walk Around Circle of Safety and Picnic Table Transporter
Finance Committee Continues to Focus on Stability
Can You Take the Heat?
Fleet Safety: Are You Covering the Top 3?
Reinforcing Drug and Alcohol Policies
PDRMA Education and Training Programs - Fall 2009 Preview
Take Action To Minimize Unemployment Liability
Handling Pollution Incidents and Claims
They Logged In and Won!
New PDRMA Staff

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LRN Alert #09-13 Notice of Emergency Amendments to the Swimming Facility Act

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:18:10 CDT

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Notice of Emergency Amendments to the Swimming Facility Act

LRN Alert #09-12 A Safe Aquatics Season is No Accident

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:20:01 CDT

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A Safe Aquatics Season is No Accident

LRN Alert #09-11 Beware of Mower Turnover Hazards

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:46:30 CDT

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Beware of Mower Turnover Hazards

LRN Alert #09-10 Swine Flu Outbreak

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:14:57 CDT

ISSUE
Swine Flu Outbreak

The Spring 2009 edition of the PDRMA Healthbeat newsletter is available online.

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:17:18 CDT

HRA Update

PDRMA Health Newsletters

EAP Corner: Stress Affects Motivation

Mail Order Service for the PPO Plan

Benefit Coordinator's Corner

What Can CVS Caremark's Website do for You?

Do You Need Another ID Card?

Notice of Availability of Notice of Privacy Practices

Health Risk Management Zone: Good Habits for Ultimate Weight Loss Success

Spring Shake Up Progress!

PDRMA Health Welcomes Three Member Agencies

LRN Alert #09-09 Swine Flu Outbreak

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:42:51 CDT

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Swine Flu Outbreak

LRN Alert #09-08 Notice: ZOLL Brand AED Battery Problem

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:04:37 CDT

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Notice: ZOLL Brand AED Battery Problem

Spring 2009 PDRMA Pulse

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:29:10 CDT

The Spring 2009 edition of the PDRMA Pulse newsletter is available online.

PDRMA-25 Years of Service and Stability
PDRMA Board Member Profile: Kenneth R. Swan
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act
Register Now for the RMI
PDRMA Loss Control Review Under Construction
PDRMA Lifeguard Vision Screening Program Continues to See Results
Fleet Safety: More than DDC-4
To Expand Member Training Opportunities The Risk Management Institute Moves to an Annual Event
Team Up with PDRMA Claims Staff
PDRMA Training: Helping You Accomplish More with Less
Education vs. Training: Learn to Use Your Training Resources Wisely
What's New on the LRN Resource System?
Be Safe Solutions-at Work and Play
Theft Prevention During Difficult Economic Times

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LRN Alert #09-07 AED Recall by Welch Allyn

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:43:29 CDT

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AED Recall by Welch Allyn

LRN Alert #09-06 PDRMA Funds Lifeguard Vision Screening Program in 2009

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:36:41 CDT

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PDRMA Funds Lifeguard Vision Screening Program in 2009

LRN Alert #09-04 Urgent: New Information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:15:12 CST

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Urgent: New Information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

LRN Alert #09-05 Cook County Ordinance Requires a CPO Certification (or equivalent) for Pool Operators

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:34:40 CST

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Cook County Ordinance Requires a CPO Certification (or equivalent) for Pool Operators

Winter 2009 PDRMA Pulse

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:57:08 CST

The Winter 2009 edition of the PDRMA Pulse newsletter is available online.

Stability in Difficult Times-PDRMA
PDRMA Board Member Profile: Ray Ochromowicz
It's Not Too Late to Avoid Winter Freeze-Ups
The Employee or Independent Contractor Debate
Quick Thinking: Employee Successfully Responds to Life-Threatning Emergency
PDRMA's Risk Management Grant Program
Building or Renovating Aquatic Facility
Tips for a Successful PDRMA Loss Control Review
What's New on the LRN Resource System?
Does Your Three Meter Diving Board Need a Lift?
Did You Know?: That Good Risk Management is also Good Fiscal Management
Special Events and Liquor Liability Insurance Program Renewed
PDRMA's Spring Classes
PDRMA Renews AGRIP Recognition

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LRN Alert #09-03 Extreme Cold: Protecting People and Property

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:52:44 CST

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Extreme Cold: Protecting People and Property

LRN Alert #09-01 Free Inspection Program: Including Ice Skating Harnesses; Gymnastics Harnesses; High Ropes/Teams Courses; Climbing Walls/Towers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:21:59 CST

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Free Inspection Program: Including Ice Skating Harnesses; Gymnastics Harnesses; High Ropes/Teams Courses; Climbing Walls/Towers