October #1: Effective Policy Management, Upcoming Trainings, Slip & Fall Grant
Well-written policies are crucial to creating an efficient, safe, and productive workplace. They do this by:
- Defining acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
- Ensuring legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Fostering an ethical and equitable workplace where everyone is treated fairly.
- Providing guidelines for a safe workplace.
- Reducing the risk of security breaches.
- Justifying administrative actions such as employee suspensions or removals.
In addition to having policies in place, part of an effective policy management program includes regular communication with all employees. At each new-hire orientation you should review the content of each policy and have your new or returning employees sign each policy. You should also have an annual policy review with all employees and have all policies signed by each employee at each review.
Consistent policy compliance is important, and supervisors should attend policy compliance training on a regular basis to ensure they are enforcing policies fairly among all of their direct reports. Even the strongest policy relies entirely on consistent enforcement. In addition, human resources or your organization leadership should regularly review policies to ensure they are up to date and reflect the needs of your organization. If you change a current policy or implement new policies, review them with your organization’s attorney prior to communicating them to your workforce.
By maintaining this continuous cycle of review and communication, you ensure your organization remains equitable, compliant, and protected.
Virtual Round Table:
Cost of Risk: Allocating Your Work Comp Premium
Join us at 9:30 a.m. on November 10 for our last Virtual Roundtable of the year on Cost of Risk: Allocating Your Work Comp Premium. Submit your questions ahead of time to make the discussion even more relevant. Register now and find past Virtual Roundtables online.
IMWCA Welcomes Eli Voss
IMWCA is pleased to announce the hiring of Eli Voss as its new Safety and Risk Improvement Adviser. In this role, he will conduct on-site safety audits, help members identify and reduce workplace risks, and provide education and guidance on safety and loss control.
Eli brings more than 25 years of experience in fire service, emergency response, construction/trades, building safety/code enforcement, and municipal safety and risk management. Before joining the League/IMWCA, he served as the Building Official and Safety Coordinator for the City of Clinton, where he focused on building safety, code compliance, employee safety, training, and loss prevention. He also previously served as a career firefighter (18 years) and as a construction/trades professional.
Eli is passionate about helping communities build practical safety programs that reduce risk, protect employees, and build a stronger safety culture.
During the 2026 Claims 101 Webinar, we explore the workers’ compensation system, the employer’s role in the process, the importance of Company Nurse, and the investigation process as we share practical insights to ensure your employees get the care they need. Submit your questions ahead of time or ask during the webinar.
