December 2021 News & Events www.irmarisk.org

Upcoming Events Meetings: December 14, 2021 Board of Directors Training Programs: December 15, 2021 Lockout/Tagout-Virtual Training

IRMA is Moving! As of January 1, 2022 IRMA's new address will be 999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310, Westmont, IL 60559

Congratulations to IRMA Staff Member, Ashli Motyka A wedding shower was held on November 4th in honor of Ashli, Director Financial Services. She was married on November 13th. Congratulations Ashli and Jake!

Innovative Risk Management Award

Congratulations Brookfield Police Department IRMA is happy to announce the 2021 IRMA Award Recipient Village of Brookfield Police Department. The Department has instituted an in-house Chaplain Program for it's officers and the community. Photo Left to Right: Lieutenant Jim Mihalik, Chief Michael Kuruvilla, and Detective Sergeant Nick Hahn. 

Risk Management News

New Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Holder IRMA has recently learned of the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Mandate that sets new minimum requirements for entry-level driver training set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). With these higher standards, all entry-level drivers will be fully trained to federal standards before taking to the roads. Read Full Article

Get Ready for Cold Weather Winter brings sledding, hot chocolate and holidays, but it also comes with risks. In cold weather, simple tasks like driving, walking and working outdoors can be deadly. Learn how to work, drive and have fun safely in low temperatures. Read Full Article

New! Whistleblower Reporting & Anti-Retaliation Model Policy is now available.  Stay compliant with this policy and more. Visit our Risk Management Policy Template webpage under the website Risk Management Tab. Whistleblower Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Model Policy

@riskcontroltech.com is an important email address that needs to be whitelisted. All communication related onsite trainings and loss control visits will be sent through our risk management software Risk Control Technologies. Please make sure your I.T. Department is aware of this email address and approves it.

Are you planning your onsite trainings for 2022? From Accident Investigation to Flagger to Snow Plow, our trainers are ready to facilitate trainings at your location or virtually. Training Request Form

Membership News

Olympia Fields searching for Village Manager. Interested persons should contact Village President Sterling Burke at [email protected] or Gladys Foster at [email protected]. Blanket Certificates of Coverage have been posted to every Member's Specific Page.

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The IRMA office will be closed on December 24, 27 & 31, 2021 in observance of the Holidays.

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