March 12, 2014
AgencyPreventing Copper Thefts
Safety Watch E-Newsletter Safety Watch is a FREE twice monthly e-newsletter of risk management ideas from SafeChurch® and GuideOne Insurance. Learn more about SafeChurch | Subscribe to this Newsletter | Archives March 12, 2014 Copper Theft: The Unanticipated Crime In 2012, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reported that metal thefts have increased 81 percent since […]
March 26, 2014
AgencyPreparing for Easter
March 26, 2014 Preparing for a Safe Easter With Easter less than a month away, now is a good time to begin preparations for one of the busiest days on the church calendar. With larger attendance numbers and numerous activities being hosted by the church, it is important to review your safety and risk management […]
June 26, 2014
AgencyMission Trip Safety
With good weather and vacations from school and work, summer brings many mission opportunities for churches. This article addresses safety considerations for short-term mission trips, including trips out of country. Although these trips can be valuable and spiritual experiences, as well as a lot of fun, it is important to recognize the possible risks involved […]
September 24, 2014
AgencyFall Festivals can be fun and safe
Good Morning, I wanted to share some information from GuideOne’s loss prevention site – www.safechurch.com. Fall seems to be a very busy claim season for us mostly due to injuries received at some type of festival. Here are some tips on how to keep everyone safe. Sept. 24, 2014 Fall Festivals: Keeping Fun and Safety […]
March 3, 2015
AgencyCheck and Protect: Screen Your Workers and Volunteers
Whether good or bad, it’s not uncommon to hear a church’s name in the nightly news. These can stem from volunteer and fundraising efforts to topics not so user-friendly. A sad example of this is sexual abuse. A male volunteer Sunday School teacher in his 30’s inappropriately touched two girls who were 10 and 12 […]
March 11, 2015
AgencyPutting Health First
Putting Health First: Flu Prevention Each year, more than 200,000 individuals are hospitalized because of an illness associated with the seasonal flu. As of Feb. 6, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claim that the flu remains widespread among the U.S. and severity is still high. In the height of flu season, it […]
March 30, 2015
AgencySpring Maintenance of Parking Lots
Prevent slips and falls with these parking lot safety maintenance guidelines Winter has finally passed, and spring is upon us. However, while the cold weather may have moved on, it oftentimes leaves behind damaging effects to outdoor surfaces. Winter weather can cause damage to your parking lots in the form of potholes, cracks, and deterioration […]
June 10, 2015
AgencyTire Safety with 15-Passenger Vans
With summer now in full swing, for many organizations, this means it’s time to start preparing transportation for summer camps, youth groups, mission trips, and other activities. During Tire Safety Week, which was held May 24 to 30, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminded all vehicle owners about the importance of tire safety. […]
June 24, 2015
AgencyChurch Violence
The horrific shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015, that left nine people dead was a terrible reminder that bad things can happen at good places. Churches are often viewed as safe havens by congregation members, staff and volunteers, but church leaders should be aware that churches can be […]
July 8, 2015
AgencySupreme Court Ruling on Same Gender Marriage
On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which involved two questions regarding same gender marriage: (1) Does the Constitution require a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex; and (2) Does the Constitution require a state to recognize […]