One of the hottest tickets in town isn’t for a theater production but for something much more important — worker safety. PDRMA just debuted its new 10-hour OSHA Training Course this month (you can still register for the November session) and it’s training you won’t want to miss.

“Most members are amazed when they discover the number of regulations to protect the workforce,” says Tim Lenac, PDRMA Risk Management Services Supervisor, “and it’s key for all agency employees to know about them.” 

“One of the greatest things about attending OSHA training is to hear others share their experiences,” says Bill Hooker, PDRMA Training Program Supervisor...

There’s no such thing as a crowd when it comes to training. The more employees who attend, the stronger your safety culture becomes. That’s why more and more managers bring employees with them to attend training together — so everyone’s on the same page when they return to work.
According to Bill Hooker, PDRMA Training Program Supervisor, it’s a smart move. “Our training sessions are comprehensive and promote risk management best practices. It’s important that coworkers and supervisors are familiar with concepts, standards and best practices when you look to implement them back at work.”

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Shannon M. Forsythe, Superintendent of Recreation at Manhattan Park District, agrees. Logistics can complicate scheduling, but there is usually more than one session of any course in a given year

“Various staff have attended the same training over the years,” she notes. “It’s important for everyone to have consistent communication and follow through, starting with administration and management...

The latest Loss Control Review (LCR) evaluation resulted in the development of a pilot program in 2019 to address changes in PDRMA membership, technology, loss exposure and claims needs...

Come spring, you need to shake off those winter cobwebs (or icicles) and take advantage of a fresh lineup of practical and insightful training sessions to help you and your team make 2019 the best year yet...