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Rise Above Ladder Injuries
Falls from elevated surfaces are very common, and most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow basic ladder safety. And this doesn’t just pertain to the workplace—ladder safety is essential at events and other off-site activities, as well. To help prevent ladder injuries, practice the following safety tips.
Techniques to Ensure Safe Lifting
Lifting is a common activity in many organizations, and it is often forgotten that there are proper techniques that need to be followed to avoid injury. In fact, lower back injuries are the most common work-related injury cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Safe Steps for Accident Prevention
You probably don’t consider your job to be a hazardous one, but accidents can happen when you least expect them. However, many on-the-job accidents can be avoided by focusing on safe practices and taking the necessary precautions.
Premises Liability Risks for Faith-based Organizations
Allowing individuals to inhabit your property exposes you to several liabilities, many of which vary in severity depending on state and local laws. Consider the following to develop an appropriate risk management plan.
Managing Volunteers
As a nonprofit organization, most of your workforce is probably comprised of volunteers. These individuals devote their time and energy to help the community through your organization.
Improving Security and Disaster Response at your Synagogue and Chabad
On any given day, it’s possible to see warnings from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding potential threats to our safety. Though it may seem like an unlikely risk, it is also a large one, as you can’t predict what impact a violent attack could have on your congregation.
How to Prepare Your Synagogue or Chabad for an Active Shooter
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. To best prepare, your staff for an active shooter situation, create an emergency action plan (EAP) and conduct training exercises. Together, the EAP and training exercises will prepare your staff to effectively respond and help minimize loss of life.
Religious Expression Insurance Coverage for Synagogues and Chabads
In today’s political climate, the threat of restriction of what a religious organization can say or do in observance of its beliefs continues to grow.
Cybersecurity Glossary
In today’s day and age of just about everything being stored online, the need for strong cybersecurity practices and policies has never been greater. Cyber-crimes and data breaches cost companies millions of dollars every year, and one slip-up in your security can dramatically impact your business’s future.
Cybersecurity for Synagogues and Chabads
Faith-based organizations, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets for cyber criminals.
Screening Applicants Using Background Checks
Addressing Abuse and Molestation Liability for Synagogues and Chabad Houses through Insurance
The possibility of a costly abuse claim arising is a very real threat for Synagogues and Chabads that provide care or services to vulnerable populations, including children, the disabled, and the elderly. Abuse can take a variety of forms as it can be physical, emotional, sexual, or even financial in nature.
Avoiding Sexual Abuse Liability
Whether legitimate or phony, sexual-abuse allegations involving a minor can have catastrophic consequences for your group or organization.
COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Synagogues and Chabad Houses
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many organizations to close their doors for an extended period, states across the country have implemented reopening measures, allowing various establishments to resume operations. However, as organizations open their doors once again, there are numerous health and safety concerns to consider.
Insuring Torahs – Why your Inland Marine coverage may not be enough
Most Synagogues and Chabad Houses know that the best type of coverage to ensure their Torahs is on an Inland Marine form. However, restoring or replacing a Torah that has been damaged by a covered cause of loss is a complex undertaking, and simply carrying an “estimated” limit on an Inland Marine coverage may not be enough.