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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 Im portance of Hydration | Hea t 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

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

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

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

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

Safety Committee Topics

Setting Annual Goals for Your Safety Committee | Job Hazard Analysis | Safety Coo rdinator Mentor Program | Remember to Check Your Safety Programs and Devices | LEARN Administrator Refresher | 7 Indicators of a Best-in-Class Safety Culture

Member Highlights

Bettendorf | Hancock County | Milford | Jefferson County | Eldon | Pottawattamie County | Waste Commission of Scott County | Perry | Humboldt County | Davis County | Waukee

Board Member Highlight

John Konior | Kelly J. Hayworth | Katy Flint | Janelle M. Bertrand | Adam Grier