Informer Newsletter
The Informer is our bi-monthly newsletter that includes information about IMWCA as well as timely topics of general interest, including safety and health.
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Featured Informer Articles
Weather Related Safety Topics
Beat the Heat: Safety Guidelines for Working in Hot Weather | Navigating Thaw Hazards at the Workplace | Working Safely in Extreme Cold | Turning Up the Heat | The Importance of Hydration | Heat Illness Prevention Plan | Winter Slips and Falls Prevention Programs Prove to be Successful | IMWCA Slip-Resistant Footwear Grant Available | Ice Skating Rink Safety |Emergency Preparedness at Work: Fire & Tornado Safety Plans | Safety Tips for Flooding | Protect Your Skin This Summer | Winter Weather Hazards | Winter Weather Reminders | Dangers of Freeze and Thaw | Tornado Safety When in Cars or Outdoors | Are your Employees Ready for Flooding? | Heath Illness Precautions | Protecting Workers from Cold Stress and Frostbite | Prepare for Iowa’s Winter Roads
Employee Wellness/Human Resource Topics
Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health | Hiring Seasonal Workers: A Guide for Public Agencies in Iowa | Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month | The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation | Pregnancy Fairness Act | Employee Assistance Program | Management Buy-In: Do You Have It? | Ending Seasonal Employment | Who is Responsible for Managing the Employee After a Work Injury? | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Benefits of a Return to Work Plan | New OSHA Reporting Rule and IMWCA Tool | Return-to-Work | Safety Leadership and Performance Evaluations | The Importance of Follow-Up After a Trauma | Fair Labor Standards Act Changes | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Seasonal Employees | Fair Labor Standards Act | Recruiting Seasonal Employees | Prioritizing Mental Health | Hearing Conservation Plan | Doing the Same with Less | Best Practice: Terminating Seasonal Employees | Staying Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder | How Employers Can Reengage Injured Workers
Safe Driving Topics
5 Tips for Safe Driving | August Driving Reminders | Harvest Time: Beware of Slow-Moving Vehicles | Off-Road Vehicle Safety | Pottawattamie County UTV Training | Distracted Driving Awareness | Harvest Time Safety | Preparing for Roadwork Season | Fall Driving Safety Reminders | Hands-Free Driving
PPE & Equipment Topics
Spring Safety Check: Ensuring a Smooth Transition | Eye Safety – Protect Your Peepers | Ladder Safety and Inspections | Occupational Hearing Loss | Time To Check Snow Removal Equipment | Safe Pool Chemical Handling for Pool Operations | Gas vs. Electric Power Tools | Enhancing Worker Safety: A Look at Safety Apps | National Hearing Protection Month | Protecting Yourself From Rabies | Fireworks Safety and Proper Disposal | Plants and Insects: What to Avoid | Personal Protection Equipment – Are you ready for the job? | Stings & Poison Plan Exposure | Pyrotechnical Training | Office Ergonomics | Safe Storage of Flammable Materials | Confined Spaces Rescue Team | Ladder Safety Reminder | Prepping Snow Removal Equipment | What to Do When You Don’t Have Correct PPE | Hearing Conservation Testing | Needle Stick Injuries | Brush Pile Burning | Poisonous Plants and Insects | PPE Employer is Responsible to Provide | Lithium-Ion Batteries | Staying Safe Around Wildlife on the Job | Drug Testing Post Incident
Claims Topics
What Happens When an Injured Worker Retains an Attorney | Reporting a Claim | Pharmacy Benefit Management: Maximizing Safety and Savings | Workplace Injury Reporting with Company Nurse | Pharmacy Benefits Manager | Role of the Primary Contact | Designated Clinics Reminder | Modified Duty | Effective Communication | Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure | 10 Common Mistakes That Cause Workplace Burn Injuries | Take Your Time to Size Up the Task | Stay in Contact with Your Designated Provider | Horseplay on the Job | Indemnity Benefits are Tax Free | What to Do When Symptoms Appear Later | Importance of Timely Reporting | How Five Generations Contribute to Workers’ Compensation Claims
Safety Committee Topics
Setting Annual Goals for Your Safety Committee | Job Hazard Analysis | Safety Coordinator Mentor Program | Remember to Check Your Safety Programs and Devices | LEARN Administrator Refresher | 7 Indicators of a Best-in-Class Safety Culture | Near-Miss Management System | The Critical Role of a Safety Training Officer | Incident Reviews | Watch Your Step Tips | Prepare for the Unthinkable | Self-Audits | What Can be Shared with Board/Council | How to Share Incident Analyses Without Violating Privacy | Fire Prevention for the Workplace | Practical Workplace Safety Strategies to Prevent Slips
Member Highlights
Bettendorf | Hancock County | Milford | Jefferson County | Eldon | Pottawattamie County | Waste Commission of Scott County | Perry | Humboldt County | Davis County | Waukee | Nashua
Board Member Highlight
John Konior | Kelly J. Hayworth | Katy Flint | Janelle M. Bertrand | Adam Grier
