Like risk management itself, training that supports it also must be ongoing. But when’s the best time to create your training plan? 

“Fall is a great time to begin planning employee training for the upcoming year,” explains Mary Pedersen, PDRMA Risk Management Consultant. “Talk with your safety committee and leadership team to determine what’s working well and where you might need to focus more attention.”
 
Staying organized is a must, adds Pedersen, since you’ll likely have to keep track of compliance training (like sexual-harassment prevention) as well as other topics...

The deadline to complete your Essentials of Risk Management Form (ERMF) — Dec. 1 — is quickly approaching. “Don’t wait till the last minute,” advises Tim Lenac, PDRMA Risk Management Services Supervisor. “Your agency needs to complete all activities from the Kickoff Meeting by the agreed-upon dates.”

That deadline also ensures your agency will receive its RMR financial incentives, which PDRMA distributes by the end of December...

Our Risk Management Institute registration is open and waiting for you and your staff to come learn, share and network. Regular registration...

Throughout November and December, you’ll find a variety of opportunities on our Training Calendar to help you end 2025 confidently and be prepared to begin 2026...