Podcasts & Blogs

Featuring emerging issues impacting the public risk management community, listen and read these resources to remain cognizant of best practices in the profession!
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Andrew Ivanovski’s 2024 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

My name is Andrew Ivanovski, and as a recipient of the 2024 PRIMA student scholarship, I was granted the opportunity to attend this year’s annual conference. To preface this post, I will voice my philosophy: education is what one makes it, and that is exactly what I have done.

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Retention of Talent: Do’s and Don’ts

In this podcast episode, we chat with Mauricio Velasquez to discuss the challenges of the current labor market with emphasis on the importance of organizational alignment, effective supervision and management.

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An All-Hazards Approach to a Job Hazard Analysis

The idea of having a checklist, a comprehensive list of items to consider before beginning work, is probably one of the single most effective methods to ensure the safety of workers and property.

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Operational Risk Issues Facing Public Entities During Freedom of Speech

In this podcast episode, we chat with Marilyn Rivers. Marilyn discusses operational risk issues for public entities concerning freedom of speech. She underscores the importance of business continuity planning, redundancy in processes and the valuation of public assets.

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When it Rains it Pours: How Municipalities Can Weather the Climate Risk Storm

From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, climate risks poses a significant threat to public infrastructure, finances and safety.

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CARE: A Four Letter Word for Simplifying WC System Complexities

In this podcast episode, we have a discussion on simplifying the complexities of the workers’ compensation system with Terri Riley. Terri emphasizes the centrality of care for injured employees, focusing on their safety, job security and health.

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Ergonomic Strategies for the Aging Workforce

Effective ergonomics applies to all employees, and its importance magnifies as we age due to natural degeneration and years of exposure to biomechanical forces.

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Don’t Blow a Gasket! Solutions to Address Employee Mental Well-Being and Mental Health

This podcast episode, we open up a discussion on mental wellbeing and public sector employee benefits. Kate Hubben explores the trends in benefits plans, emphasizing the need for innovation and cost management, particularly regarding pharmacy costs.

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Permit-to-Work Systems: Tell a Story of Safety

Ensuring safety in both high-risk environments and everyday workplaces is not just a priority; it’s a fundamental responsibility. The Permit-to-Work (PTW) process unfolds like chapters in a book: permits, request, approval, commencement of work, closure, or renewal, and then the cycle repeats.

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