“…The challenge with controlling unwanted fires in a camp setting is that numerous sources of both fuels and heat are present on both an intentional as well as an unintentional basis. Let’s consider five common sources: Grilling, Batteries, Chlorine, Fireworks, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Risk Management
“Camp-maintenance projects often run their course dictated by some unusual factors, such as the availability and skill level of volunteer labor, adverse weather conditions, accessibility to remote locations, and the timing of donor funding, just to name a few. Regardless … Continue reading
“A new grantmaking approach is needed—one that provides enough money for nonprofits to pay for all their operations, not just programs and services. The first step toward achieving that is for grantmakers to realize that different types of nonprofits have … Continue reading
“Personal protective equipment is designed to keep employees safe every day at work, and is often the last line of defense against injury or death. Safety+Health, with the help of the International Safety Equipment Association, recently asked PPE manufacturers three … Continue reading
The Board has released the next installment of its online guide to accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The new material, which covers Chapter 5 of the standards, features an … Continue reading
The recently published Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ (ASDSO) brochure has many insights for the larger group of dam safety stakeholders. Some local communities are beginning to expand their stakeholder roles by adopting local ordinances and practices that go … Continue reading
“Big strides have been made recently in the acknowledgment that overhead ratios are poor indicators of an organization’s impact or financial efficiency. Although the movement toward outcomes-based measurement offers a promising alternative to understanding impact, very little has been done … Continue reading
Top Claims in 2015 from the insurance 2016 roundtable report include: Property Claims Records Retention Auto/Vehicle-related Claims Trips and Falls Cyber Crime Zipline Accidents Contracts and Agreements Drones and others “How often do you review your structures or your insurance … Continue reading
“Staff and camper safety is a high priority in programs throughout the country, and a reasonable, effective lightning-safety plan will assist field staff in making informed judgment calls. In doing so, an effective safety plan should include the following components: … Continue reading
“Camp directors may have questions about what it means to be an additional insured on a general liability insurance policy, when to ask a third party for additional insured status in favor of your camp, and when it is appropriate … Continue reading
“Do you have a gift acceptance policy? Most nonprofit organizations do not have such a policy adopted until after the fundraising program is in place. This article by Kathryn W. Miree, Esq. will give the reader a greater understanding of … Continue reading
Do your policies describe what youth can and cannot do while doing volunteer construction-related jobs? Resources you can draw upon: ACA standard SF-8.Power Tools: Must be used only by trained persons, safety devices intact, in good repair. Your state child … Continue reading
Here’s a great resource that describes key concepts and elements of effective consulting relationships, the mechanics of contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs), and what working with consultants requires of the hiring organization, including: Understanding the differences between a consultant … Continue reading
Lodgepole® by Callippe Solutions LLC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hibbs-Hallmark & Company!! You enter the details about your facilities in Lodgepole – the same quality data that you provide to your property insurance agency. Lodgepole gives … Continue reading
“Tree and limb failures occur frequently in our environment, and when combined with the presence of people and property (targets), they can have devastating consequences. This article will explore concepts in tree risk-management to equip camp leaders with reasonable and … Continue reading