Risk Reporter Newsletter

The Church Mutual Risk Reporter newsletter provides tips and insights to help you recognize exposures and implement risk control solutions at your facility.

 

Winter 2022: Controlling risk during the winter

Winter 2022: Controlling risk during the winterThis issue of Risk Reporter goes through how to control risk during the winter. Learn the steps you can take to keep your organization safe when winter weather arrives.

In this issue:

  • Safety tips for holiday decorating
  • Keeping your vehicles safe in winter
  • Personal electric device safety
  • Preventing frozen pipes
  • Snow removal

View PDF full issue
 

 

Summer 2022: Controlling risk during the summer

Summer 2022: Controlling risk during the summerThis issue of Risk Reporter breaks down how your organization can avoid food-related illnesses, keep people safe from excessive heat, prevent sexual abuse at your facility and how to keep children safe while swimming at your organization.

In this issue:

  • Avoid food-related illnesses
  • Stay safe from the heat
  • Prevent sexual abuse at your facility
  • Swimmer safety during the summer

View PDF full issue
 

 
 

Spring 2022: Starting a risk control program

Spring 2021: Severe weather safetyThis issue of Risk Reporter goes into detail on starting your own risk control program, the importance of a business continuity plan, keeping first aid kits in stock and preventing internal fraud. Learn about the four big steps you need to take when creating your risk control program.

In this issue:

  • The basics of a risk control program
  • The importance of a business continuity plan
  • Keep first aid kits in stock
  • Prevent internal fraud

View PDF full issue
 

 

Fall/Winter 2021: Reducing risk starts with you

Spring 2021: Severe weather safetyThis issue of Risk Reporter focuses on a variety of topics that may not always be top of mind, such as catalytic converter theft, transportation safety, employment practices liability, cyber liability protection and winter weather preparedness. Even if these areas of risk aren’t grabbing headlines, it’s still vital you review and address exposures. Learn more about these risks and what you can do to help avoid losses and claims, as well as better protect your people, property and organization.

In this issue:

  • Protect against employment practices claims
  • Avoid catalytic converter thefts
  • Keep your people safe on the road
  • Cybersecurity: Guard against system hackers
  • Winter safety tips

View PDF full issue
 

 

Summer 2021: Slip, trip and fall prevention

Spring 2021: Severe weather safetyThis issue of Risk Reporter tackles the most common reasons for slips, trips and falls and what you can do to prevent them. Discover hazards to keep an eye out for in your parking lot and sidewalks, learn how to reduce the risk of slips and falls in your entrance area(s) and interior facility and read about stairway and ladder safety.

In this issue:

  • Look for hazards in your parking lot and sidewalks
  • Entrances can lead to slips
  • Avoid interior falls
  • Use caution in stairways
  • Take care on ladders

View PDF full issue
 

 

 

Spring 2021: Severe weather safety

Spring 2021: Severe weather safetyThis issue of Risk Reporter provides insight on severe weather safety. Learn what you can do before, during and after a storm to reduce risk and keep your people and property safe.

View PDF full issue

View Spanish version PDF

 

 

Fall/Winter 2020: Fire safety

Fall/Winter 2020: Fire safetyThis issue of Risk Reporter explores fire risks and what organizations can do to proactively reduce their risk. Learn to identify electrical hazards and consider the risk of vacant buildings. Discover what you can do to make your building less accessible and less attractive to would-be arsonists. Examine how lightning could pose a fire risk to your facility, as well as the importance of properly storing and using flammable materials.

In this issue:

  • Inspect, maintain to avoid electrical fires
  • Vacant buildings pose heightened risk of fire
  • Don’t be an easy target for arsonists
  • Lightning: Fire hazard from the sky
  • Take care with combustibles
  • Reduce your risk from wildfires

View PDF full issue

 

Summer 2020: Armed intruder security

Summer 2020: Armed intruder securityThis issue of Risk Reporter examines armed intruder security. We provide a list of security essentials and invite you to consider whether your organization is best suited for armed or unarmed security. Learn to recognize pre-attack behaviors and discover how the ALICE threat response protocol, as well as tabletop exercises can prepare your organization for an armed intruder event.

In this issue:

  • What are the 10 essentials of security?
  • Armed vs. unarmed: Consider your facility security options
  • Learn to recognize armed intruder pre-attack behaviors
  • Be prepared with ALICE training resources
  • Use a tabletop drill to test your plan of action

View PDF full issue

 

Summer 2019: Addressing the risk of sexual abuse

Summer 2019 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis issue of Risk Reporter addresses the risk of sexual abuse. We offer a checklist for sexual abuse prevention preparedness, along with the steps to take in developing sexual abuse policies and procedures. Also, learn how to make informed decisions when hiring employees or selecting volunteers who will work with children.

In this issue:

  • Sexual abuse prevention assessment
  • How do your sexual abuse policies and procedures stack up?
  • Protect your most vulnerable with a comprehensive safety system
  • Sex offenders and your organization
  • Protecting the Greater Good™ – in the palm of your hand

View PDF full issue

 

Spring 2019: Reducing legal liabilities

Spring 2019 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis issue of Risk Reporter provides insight on reducing legal liabilities. We cover a variety of topics from ADA implications and sanctuary congregations to attractive nuisances and more to help you navigate potentially litigious situations. Learn more about the new Church Mutual Now™ app and how it can help you stay in front of risks and liabilities.

In this issue:

  • How the ADA applies to your organization
  • Helpful tips for sanctuary congregations
  • Do you have an attractive nuisance on-site?
  • General release forms expose you to lawsuits
  • Protecting the Greater Good – in the palm of your hand

View PDF full issue

 

 

Fall 2018: Technology and your ministry

Fall 2018 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis issue of Risk Reporter will help break down the technicality of some forms of technology, showing you ways it can help make your facility safer and more secure. We want to help you avoid disruptions to your ministry.

In this issue:

  • Technology to help with security
  • What you should know about AEDs
  • Best practices for engaging on digital media
  • Water leaks, frozen pipes and an easy solution: CM Sensor

View PDF full issue

 

 

Regarding the forms in this issue: They are made available as sample releases/waivers. Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. wishes to point out that no warranty attaches to these sample releases/waivers, and in fact, these releases/waivers may not be appropriate for the specific needs of a particular entity. These releases/waivers are not a substitute for good practice, proper supervision, and diligent oversight and control. There is no guarantee that these releases/waivers will protect any facility that chooses to use them. Before using these releases/waivers or any similar documents, you should consult with your own attorney to make certain that the document you eventually use is correct and current under the law of your particular jurisdiction and that the document meets your needs for your particular situation.

 

Summer 2018: Emergency Preparedness

Summer 2018 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis Risk Reporter takes you Emergency Preparedness when it comes to inclement weather. Learn the steps you can take to keep your organization safe no matter what comes your way.

In this issue:

  • Tips for thunderstorm safety
  • Having a plan for hurricanes
  • Wildfire safety
  • Evaluating your preparedness for earthquakes
  • Business continuity plan

View PDF full issue

 

 

 

Spring 2018: Risk Control

Spring 2018 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis Risk Reporter shows you how risk control is fundamental to the safety of your organization. This translates to a safer environment for all, fewer disruptions and fewer financial hardships to your organization.

In this issue:

  • Risk control central
  • Consultants in the field
  • Finding the full value of your building
  • Creating an ergonomic environment
  • Partner services

View PDF full issue

 

 

 

Fall 2017: Grounds safety

Fall 2017 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis Risk Reporter will show you ways you can improve the safety of your grounds, reduce slips, trips and falls and avoid distracted walking. We’ve also included a parking lot form to help you keep track of salting, sanding and shoveling schedules

In this issue:

  • Slips, trips and falls: a three-pronged risk management approach
  • Cellphone use and walking don’t mix
  • Ladders vs. chairs
  • Sidewalk, parking lot inspections key to safety

View PDF full issue

 

 

 

Summer 2017: Using the best hiring practices

Summer 2017 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis Risk Reporter will show you ways you can screen potential employees and how to manage volunteers. We've also included an HR checklist to make sure you are following best practices.

In this issue:

  • Behavioral assessments help employers hire only the best
  • The importance of employee and volunteer screenings
  • Volunteer management and safety
  • Human resources best practices checklist

View PDF full issue

 

 

 

Spring 2017: Armed Intruder Security

Spring 2017 Church Mutual Risk ReporterThis Risk Reporter will show you ways you can track, monitor and compile a list of suspicious behaviors so that you might avert a violent event from occurring at your facility. We&rsquove also included information on crisis communication plans.

In this issue:

  • Behavioral warning signs of a violent person
  • The benefit of anonymous reporting tools
  • Social media mining defined
  • Crisis communication plans can save lives
  • Active assailant planning checklist

View PDF full issue

 

 

 
 
 
Join the Conversation! Facebook LinkedIn Youtube Instagram

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer)
P.O. Box 357 | 3000 Schuster Lane | Merrill, WI 54452-0357
Telephone (800) 554-2642 or (715) 536-5577

© 2024 Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. All rights reserved. Protecting the Greater Good is a registered trademark of Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.

Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20. S.I. = a stock insurer.