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Church Safety

Are These Hazards Present in Your Church’s Electrical Room?

Chances are, periodically checking your church’s electrical system doesn’t top your to-do list. It may not even make it on your list. But a quick check every now and then is worth it from a safety and cost perspective. Two red flags you’ll want to look for in particular are missing covers and combustible materials, […]

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Nonprofit Safety Volunteer

Safety Matters: The Risk of Violence While Helping Others

While nonprofit organizations are working to help society, they are not immune to the danger of violence present in all workplaces. The risk of violence either involving an outsider or between two employees remains a serious safety and health issue—even in a nonprofit organization. Identifying Your Risk Although risk in nonprofit organizations depends greatly on […]

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Nonprofit Safety

Why Maintenance Matters

It’s easy to overlook property maintenance for a number of reasons, including busy schedules and tight budgets. But it can also happen just because staff members are so familiar with the property that they don’t recognize slowly developing problems or hazards. With regular facility maintenance, you can avoid injuries to people, damage to your facility […]

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Church Nonprofit Safety

Be Ready for the Next Storm

Whether it’s high winds, large hail, frequent lightning, or flash floods, severe weather has the potential to cause serious injury and property damage. Camps and conference centers in every state have the potential to face severe weather this season. Although severe weather occurs year-round, spring is a time to be on high alert. Now is […]

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Property and Casualty Safety

10 Essentials of Severe Weather Preparedness

1 – Know the Risk Identify all potential severe weather risks for your location/facility. 2 – Have a Plan Develop a Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Review the plan annually and update it with any necessary changes. 3 – Assess Your Facility Identify areas in your facility that can serve as shelter locations. […]

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Church Safety

Spring Maintenance of Parking Lots

Prevent slips and falls with these parking lot safety maintenance guidelines. Winter has finally passed, and spring is upon us. However, while the cold weather may have moved on, it oftentimes leaves behind damaging effects to outdoor surfaces. Winter weather can cause damage to your parking lots in the form of potholes, cracks, and deterioration […]

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Leadership Safety

Four Proven Ways to Improve the Safety at Your Church

Throughout the upheaval of COVID-19, discussions of church safety have primarily focused on masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing. But as churches continue to reopen and resume in-person programs for families and children – and with mass shootings continuing to undermine Americans’ sense of safety, and the legacy of past church violence still painful – now is an important time […]

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Church Nonprofit Safety

Spring Property Safety Check-Up

Hello, spring! As the days get warmer and longer, it’s a good idea to inspect your property and ensure it withstood winter’s harsh conditions and is ready for severe weather season – and lots of use. Check the following outdoor spaces to ensure they are in good condition. If you see any signs of damage or disrepair, […]

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Property and Casualty Safety

Tips for Preparing a Safe Easter Celebration

  There are many factors to consider when preparing for larger crowds at your church.  Preparation is key in making sure both your property and your people are prepared for the big event. While you may already have safety and risk management procedures in place, think about the following ideas when reviewing those actions and getting […]

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Safety

Prepare to Prevent

Active shooter incidents have become a concern for all in recent years. These incidents occur without warning and quickly progress. Although they cannot always be prevented, organizations can take steps to help minimize the impact to their organization, employees or students. Having a plan in place to respond to an active shooter event is essential […]

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