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This month’s Risk Webinar was presented by our Liability Specialist/Engineer Wesley Whittington, and focused on slips, trips, and falls within the State of Utah. The session covered the basics of identification, inspections, prevention, mitigation, and a claims overview of slips, trips, and falls submitted to the Division of Risk Management. Wesley also introduced the Water Mitigation Plan to prevent and

This quick overview introduces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and highlights the critical role supervisors and managers play in ensuring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

This month’s Risk Webinar was presented by our Claims Manager, Andrew Seeley, and focused on the topic “How to Report a Property Claim.” The session covered essential information, including what to do when property damage is discovered, whether or not to file a claim, claim filing deadlines, the information needed by Risk Management, and the steps taken after a claim is

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ingrid Manning, the newest member of our Loss Control Team in the Division of Risk Management! Ingrid brings a wealth of experience as an Industrial Hygienist and is highly skilled in assessing and mitigating health and safety risks. Her expertise in identifying and resolving potential hazards will be key in strengthening

Risk Management is excited to announce that Wesley Whittington has transitioned into the role of Engineer. After eight years of experience in Loss Control, Wesley has taken on this new position with State Risk Management. Wesley brings a deep understanding of fire protection codes and standards, supported by several relevant certifications. He has successfully applied his expertise in areas such

The fourth installment of Loss Control’s webinar series, “Employment Screenings & the Prelitigation Process,” is presented by Dennis Flynn and Rachel Terry. This session explores key considerations surrounding employment screenings and offers insights into the pre litigation process as it pertains to employment matters within public institutions. For more information or specific inquiries, please contact Dennis Flynn at [email protected]

The third installment of Loss Control’s 30-minute webinar series, presented by Karen Peterson, focuses on the “New Risk Reduction Survey,” also known as the Self Inspection Survey (SIS). The Risk Management, Loss Control team has made updates to the previous version of the self-inspection survey with the goal of making it more useful and less burdensome for our insureds. If

The second session in Loss Control’s 30-minute webinar series, hosted by Jamison Thompson, covered “Snowy Roads” and winter driving. We explored key claim statistics and the leading causes of loss associated with inclement weather, as well as shared best practices for reaching your destination safely. Key takeaways included understanding the hazards posed by snowplows, the significant role speed plays in

We’re excited to introduce our new 30-minute webinar series from the Loss Control team, designed to address current topics impacting our insureds. The goal is to provide valuable insights that can help minimize risks and educate our insureds. Our first session, led by Wesley Whittington, focused on “Preparing for Winter Weather.” Key topics included common cold weather hazards like slips

Ed Rappleye started his career at the State of Utah around 2005 within the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, spending his first 14 years as a Journey Maintenance Specialist and then 5 years as a Facility Supervisor at the Provo Regional Center in Provo, Utah.  Ed’s skillset seemingly knows no bounds, with high degrees of aptitude in all areas