Upcoming Events
Meetings:
May 26, 2022
Executive Board
June 14, 2022
Board of Directors
Training Programs:
June 2, 2022
June 7, 2022
June 15, 2022
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Risk Management Alert:
Active Shooter Incidents are on the Rise
On Monday, just one day before the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, the F.B.I. released alarming data showing an increase of public shootings in the United States. According to F.B.I.'s Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2021 Report, 2021 had the highest annual total of killed and injured since the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival shooting in Las Vegas. With public shootings on the rise, it is important to continually address building security, workplace safety, and mental health of employees.
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Innovative Risk Management Award: Apply Today |
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Every year, IRMA recognizes a member that exhibits a commitment to the safety of their employees, facilities and public. As your partner in risk management, IRMA is offering its members the opportunity to be awarded for creative solutions that reduce risk and enhance safety.
To enter, simply complete the IRMA Award Application. Applications are open to all members and its individual operating departments. The application period is open May 1 - August 31.
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Introducing Stacey Dahm -
New Workers' Compensation Adjuster
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We are happy to welcome Stacey Dahm to IRMA as our newest workers’ compensation adjuster. Stacey comes to us with over 20 years of insurance experience, including private insurance companies as well as Third Party Administrators. Before her professional career, Stacey graduated summa cum laude from Aurora University with a Bachelor of Science in Fitness Leadership and also has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Benedictine University. She started with IRMA earlier this month and will be managing workers’ compensation and subrogation claims. Please join us in welcoming Stacey. |
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Calling All Members:
Photographs Needed
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Help Us Decorate IRMA's New Office |
IRMA has officially moved into our new office space in Westmont, but the walls are bare! We would like this space to reflect our membership and need your help. Please send a digital copy of your favorite photo(s) of your organization, buildings or departments at work. Include a brief description of the photo and date taken. All submission must be made by July 15. |
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Interested in joining IRMA's Team or know someone who is? IRMA has two exciting opportunities currently available: Accounting Assistant and MPA Intern. |
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Accounting Assistant
This newly created position will assist our Finance Department with audit, budget, payroll, and other administrative tasks, including entering new claims and answering phones. The ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, strong Microsoft skills and be a proactive, resourceful and friendly person. The starting salary for this position is $44K-$55K DOQ.
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MPA Intern
This unique opportunity allows students to work with a variety of our members on engaging projects that match their interests and will help further their pursuit of a career in local government. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work under a high level of discretion, managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. All candidates must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in MPA, or equivalent, program. The placement period is one academic year, with an option to extend.
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 2022
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Nearly 1 in 10 LGBTQ people in the United States experienced workplace discrimination in the last year. Despite progress being made in the last decade, homophobia and transphobia still exist in the workplace. During Pride Month, many companies take the opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, but creating a genuinely inclusive culture means taking year-round action. Use this month as a catalyst to increase LGBTQ+ inclusiveness within your organization on a permanent basis. IRMA is committed to supporting our members and local government in the advancement of creating and maintaining diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities. Members can utilize our DEI Grant or D&I Resources to enhance their organization's mission on DEI. |
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LGBTQ Allyship & Workplace Inclusion
On June 7, join us as we have Aster Gilbert from Center on Halsted present on workplace inclusion. During this session, topics covered will include pronouns usage, actionable steps, practices and policies to consider for making a more inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA colleagues and community members.
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CivicPRIDE
CivicPRIDE is the first nationally recognized LGBTQIA+ professional association for local government management. They are hosting their Second Annual Virtual Inclusion Summit on June 29, 2022, 1-5 p.m. MDT. Visits their websites for more information and to register.
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Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Workers' Compensation Fraud
In 2014, we received a report of an injury to a police officer who was involved in a minor rear-end collision. The damage to the vehicles was minor and required no repairs.
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Preventing Sex Harassment in the Workplace is Critical
Sex harassment is not only a liability risk, but it also negatively impacts the work environment. IRMA members should prioritize trainings and prevention efforts. A recent article from our reinsurance company offers good information to facilitate the prevention and management of sex harassment in your entity.
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Sandra Batelli v. Village of Addison |
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The shifting and movement of public sidewalks is an unavoidable reality, particularly in our climate. When a sidewalk height differential caused by that movement should have been seen by a pedestrian who claims to have been injured, it is considered an “open and obvious” hazard that the municipality has no duty to protect against. |
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Cyber Awareness: QAKBOT Email Scam |
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QAKBOT is an information stealing malware and a precursor for many critical and widespread ransom attacks. This is known as “malware installation-as-a-service” botnet that enables many of today’s campaigns. |
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Risk Management & Training |
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Summer Safety for the
Seasonal Worker
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Many people look forward to summer, but for employers the summer season is not exactly “fun in the sun.” Summer brings with it an increased (and oftentimes younger) workforce, hot temperatures, hazardous job tasks, and simply more plates to juggle for supervisors. In addition, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace injuries are at their highest during the summer months. These facts present employers with a few challenges. |
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Risk Management Best Practices for Day Camps & Aquatics
Day camp use of aquatic facilities presents unique challenges and safety concerns for both the camp program organizers and host aquatic facility. If your department sends camps to aquatic facilities, or if your department operates an aquatic facility that accepts camps and other large groups, this webinar is critical for your staff to view before the season begins! Topics include:
- Specific safety concerns for camp visits to aquatic facilities
- Camp safety procedures such as swimming ability screenings, supervision ratios, and head count strategies.
- Aquatic facility safety procedures such as outside group management, group orientation procedures, and swim testing.
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Critical Days of Summer
Self Paced Training
Workplace hazards increase during the summer months. Be sure you are including summer-specific hazards in employee training and seasonal orientations this time of year with IRMA’s recently updated Critical Days of Summer Self-Paced training.
Topics include:
- Injury Prevention
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Severe Weather Conditions
- Insect-borne Illnesses
- Poisonous Plants
- Worksite Safety
- Safe Driving
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Available Now! Updated Fall Protection Policy
It’s time to update your Fall Protection Program. See IRMA's recently updated policy.
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2022 Inaugural Awareness Campaign
Mental Health Stand Down
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Fire Chiefs Steering Committee's Inaugural Mental Health Stand Down. IRMA's Fire Chiefs Steering Committee adopted this stand down to raise awareness and provide resources and support to the First Responder Community and their families. It is their hope that this event has started a conversation within your departments that will prevent or minimize the effects of the stress of the profession.
All sessions are now available on the Mental Health Stand Down website. In addition to the recorded webinars, you will find resources including sample templates, guidelines and emergency contact lists of organizations trained to work with this community.
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Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310
Westmont, IL 60559
(708) 562-0300
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