January
Tip: Stock up on salt, sand, or ice melt to keep walkways and parking lots safe during icy conditions. Regularly check the temperature inside your building to ensure it does not drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Insulate your water lines and protect your place of worship by installing water sensors. Insurance Board has partnered with HSB Connected Technologies to provide access for our policyholders to purchase a water sensor directly from our website.
Learn more and sign up here:
February
Learn how to prevent abuse and keep your ministry safe with Insurance Board’s resources through Praesidium’s SafeConduct™ Workbench.
Tip: Praesidium’s training center can help your staff and volunteers learn the best practices for avoiding sexual misconduct violations. Stay up-to-date and have full access to the tools and resources available to Insurance Board’s policyholders.
March
Tip: Spring has arrived! This is the perfect time to ensure the safety of your building. Complete a thorough inspection checklist of the church property, including the exterior. These preventive measures can significantly help preserve your ministry.
April
Tip: Subscribe to The Steward, our quarterly newsletter, to stay updated on ministry topics. This valuable resource can help our ministries use risk management tools to ensure the safety of church communities and property.
May
Tip: Severe weather can occur anytime, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, or wildfires are beyond our control. Please explore the resources under the Severe Weather link for guidance on preparation.
June
Tip: As we approach warmer weather, it’s essential to prevent injuries on the playground by posting safety signs that promote the proper use of the equipment. Additionally, monthly inspections should be conducted to ensure that maintenance and surfaces are appropriate and minimize risks. By following these measures, we can help keep our youth safe.
July
Tip: Summer is the time for churches to be active! Use our checklists to ensure your drivers are up to date on their qualifications and understand guidelines to keep all passengers safe.
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August
Tip: Insurance Board offers Tenants & Users Liability Insurance Program (TULIP), a liability policy available for third-party use of your church for both one-time or recurring events. These events can include banquets, fundraisers, meetings, and more.
Learn more about TULIP here:
September
Tip: To ensure the safety of your church’s finances, implement dual controls to enhance accountability. Additionally, practice safety measures such as avoiding email attachments from unknown senders and enabling multi-factor authentication for logins. These steps will help reduce the risk of cybercrime.
October (EPL Risk Management Resources)
Tip: Insurance Board’s policyholders can access EPL Pak® Premier, an exclusive HR library with human resource forms, handbooks, sample policies, training, and much more to help your church efficiently manage business operations.
November
Tip: Slips, Trips, and Falls are highly preventable. Evaluate parking lots, sidewalks, stairwells, and property to ensure safe passages for all visitors.
Learn more about keeping your faith community safe here:
December
Tip: Rejoice! Properly use candles during your celebrations to bring light and safety to the Christmas season. Consider flameless candles as an alternative.
Take precautions by adding a professional electrical inspection to protect your house of worship.