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The Municipal Risk Manager is published seasonally to inform you of developments in municipal risk management which may be of interest to you in your daily business activities. The information in these articles is general in nature and should not be considered advice for any specific risk management or legal question; you should consult with legal counsel or other qualified professional of your own choice.

/ 2025

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

/ 2024

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

/ 2023

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

/ 2022

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

/ 2021

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

/ 2020

Best Practices

	Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)- Exposure Control Plan Rank:
	Confined Space Confined Space Rank:
	Developing a Facility Inspection Program Rank:
	Developing a Safety and Health Mission Statement Rank:
	Developing a Safety Program Developing a Safety Program Rank:
	Emergency Response- Action Plan Emergency Response- Action Plan Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT)Ergonomic Safety- Office (VDT) Rank:
	Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Ergonomic Safety- Public Works Rank:
	Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Rank:
	Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Fleet Safety- 15 Passenger Van Rank:
	Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Fleet Safety- Dump Truck Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Fleet Safety- School Bus Operations Rank:
	Fleet Safety Fleet Safety Rank:
	Hazard Communication (HazCom)Hazard Communication (HazCom) Rank:
	Incident Review Incident Review Rank:
	Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Rank:
	Ladder Safety Ladder Safety Rank:
	Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) Rank:
	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rank:
	Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Rank:
	Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Rank:
	Safety Committee Safety Committee Rank:
	Sewer Liability Resources Guide Sewer Liability Resources Guide Rank:
	Trenching & Excavation Trenching & Excavation Rank:
	EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin EV Charging Stations Risk Bulletin Rank:

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