Building Safety Cultures that Work: Engaging Employees in Safety Reporting

Dan Hurley, CSP, ARM-P, MS, MPA
Marilyn Rivers, CPCU, ARM, Risk Management Consultant
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March 15 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

This session focuses on the establishment of trust between managers, risk and safety staff and employees to encourage not only reporting accidents and near misses but to report processing issues, equipment deficiencies or policies that may lead to a greater potential for harm than the policy intended.

Attendee Takeaways:

1. How safety staff are essential in building relationships
2. Understanding the importance of employee input and where it is most critical
3. Understanding how policies can create greater issues and resentment
4. Keys to progressive discipline

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Presenter

Dan Hurley, CSP, ARM-P, MS, MPA

Dan has experience as a risk manager for both a school district and municipalities, including a 2-year stint as a practice leader for an excess workers’ compensation carrier. Dan is a past PRIMA president and past president of the VA PRIMA chapter. Dan has an ARM-P, is a Certified Safety Professional and has both an MPA and MS from Old Dominion University with a BA from Virginia Tech. Although recently retired after 44 years, starting as a social worker, Dan continues to be involved with VA PRIMA as a board member and with casual part time work.

Marilyn Rivers, CPCU, ARM, Risk Management Consultant

Marilyn is a risk management consultant with over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sector. She is a past PRIMA board member and a recipient of the President’s Award for her stewardship in returning PRIMA Institute to prominence and leading PI for the next six years. Marilyn is a frequently requested member of PRIMA’s speaker’s bureau.

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