Congratulations to all of the winners of 2013 risk management awards! Each year VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) presents these awards to members with a proactive risk management attitude and commitment, excellent loss experience and reporting time, or a significant improvement …
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Boiler and Machinery coverage isn’t on the forefront of most people’s minds. It is the type of coverage that we only think about when something goes wrong. To lessen the chance of something going wrong, the Commonwealth of Virginia has …
This year’s flu season is expected to be one of the worst we’ve seen in 10 years. Chances are that if you don’t have the flu, you know someone who does. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …
Late on the evening of July 20, 2012, officers for the Shenandoah County Sherriff’s Office and Woodstock police departments responded to a call regarding a man threatening people with a knife. By the end of the call, several police officers …
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Spiritual celebrations. Holiday light tours. Black Friday. Parties. Mall parking lots. Riding over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house … At no time are we more likely to be distracted than during the hectic holiday season, which …
Nearly a year after a Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed the City of Poquoson’s public works facility, city officials, employees and representatives from VML Insurance Programs gathered on Nov. 14 to dedicate a new public works building. The fire began last …
Read More › “Poquoson opens new public works building after 2011 Thanksgiving fire”
A community volunteer program allows a public entity to utilize the talents, skills, and knowledge of volunteers to supplement the efforts of staff. Efforts to engage the community in local government operations will help to educate the public and gain …
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Last year VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) made available $200,000 in Risk Management Grant funding. Funds were depleted within the first three months of the program, setting another record for grant distribution. Beginning July 1 VMLIP will again begin accepting …
In 2010, fireworks caused an estimated 15,500 reported fires, including 1,100 total structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 14,100 outside/other fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Hospital rooms treated an estimated 8,600 people for firework related injuries, …
The 2012 Virginia General Assembly has passed a law that impacts the issuance of certificates of insurance. The law will be effective on July 1, 2012. The law was advocated by the insurance industry and addresses an issue that insurance …
Picture this – your police officer stops a car for speeding and reckless driving. The driver refuses to sign a summons. The driver becomes argumentative and exits the vehicle with a towel draped over their arm. The driver attempts to …
Read More › “Lawsuits mitigated through VMLIP body camera initiative”
In 2010, work zone crashes killed 576 people and injured approximately 37,000. While road work is a dangerous occupation, the fact is that 85 to 90 percent of those killed in these crashes were drivers and their passengers. April 23 …
Each year, more than 200,000 children go to emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground equipment. Most injuries occur when a child falls from the equipment onto the ground. The combination of regular use along with changing weather conditions creates …
The following article, shared with permission by Risk Management Services of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, provides an overview of a recent court decision ruling that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the right to subpoena safety audits …
On their own, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers’ Compensation laws can be complicated. But when they interact, even the most seasoned human resources (HR) professional can find it a challenge. Recently, HRHero …
Read More › “VMLIP hosts summit on the interactions of FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation”
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, are you ready to spread the message with your drivers and employees? VML Insurance Programs wants to remind everyone that driving distracted can be deadly by sharing the message of DRIVE SMART Virginia: “Buckle Up, Phone …
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There has been a lot of buzz lately over tires. It seems like even touching them is regulated by some federal agency or another. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its tire servicing materials to address current …
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes – oh my! All three of the mentioned above natural disasters hit Virginia in 2011. This morning staff at VML Insurance Programs participated in the Virginia statewide tornado drill, taking cover in a downstairs hallway. Tornado …
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Over the past five years VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) estimates that more than 6,300 slip, trip, and fall claims have been filed from our more than 460 members. Nationally, almost one in every five work-related injuries is a result of …
April showers bring May flowers? In Virginia rainfall amounts actually peak in July, however with spring advancing now is a good time to think about educating your drivers about how to change their habits during rainy weather conditions. Rainy weather …
Between Feb. 28 and March 3 two storms delivered numerous tornadoes throughout the United States, including an EF1 tornado with 86 – 110 mph winds which struck the Ewing area of Lee County in Southwest Virginia. The storms pushed through …
While many member employers aren’t typically directly involved in construction or manufacturing process that are known for high noise levels, there are many opportunities for workers to be overexposed to noise levels outside of these occupation areas. Operation of seasonal …
Read More › “Procurement practices can help prevent noise exposure”
While November is generally considered the peak month for deer strikes, the exposure remains year round. According to a Virginia Farm Bureau report, Virginia is one of the top ten states for the highest number of deer strike claims annually. …
Snow blowers are frequently used in municipal settings. Typical uses include clearing of walkways, sidewalks, and small parking areas around public buildings and removal of snow around utilities and stored equipment. Snow blower injuries cross all age group categories, but …