The Delaware Valley Trusts Advantage: Managed Risk. Collective Rewards.
When it comes to selecting health, workers’ compensation, or property and liability insurance, public entities need stability and superior coverage at the lowest responsible cost. At the Delaware Valley Trusts we understand. Our members enjoy stable rates that defy insurance industry trends while taking advantage of comprehensive benefits, cash dividends, rate credits, multi-trust discounts, superior member service, and a wide array of exclusive value-added services.
Let us manage your risk while you realize the rewards.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
This training will be held at West Whiteland Township, Main Meeting Room, located at 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 19341. This course covers the essential competencies for leading employees in the public sector. The essential competencies are required for a supervisor or manager to be effective. Techniques in leadership and motivation, coaching and mentoring will be shared. Additional topics include interpersonal styles and effective communication.
Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.
OSHA defines “permit-required confined spaces” as a confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; (2) Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant; (3) Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or (4) Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
This seminar discusses what constitutes a confined space, reviews potential hazards that could be contained and details best practices for protecting public employees required to work in such environments. This seminar is approved for 3 Pa. DEP water/wastewater operator contact hours. Limited space available – max of 25 participants will be enrolled.
Open to DVHT, DVWCT and DVPLT members. $25 Co-pay due to high program cost.
Lesson 1: Creating Advanced Formulas Lesson 2: Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions Lesson 3: Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables Lesson 4: Visualizing Data with Basic Charts
The latest version of Office 365 will be the version used for Microsoft trainings. A light breakfast will be provided.
PSAB Your Role as a Municipal Secretary/Administrator
In partnership with the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, the Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust (DVPLT) is pleased to reimburse members (limit two per member entity) for the following two-day course:
Your Role as a Municipal Secretary/Administrator
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 and Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Delaware Valley Trusts, 719 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Description: Review will include information on how local government is organized and its function, important municipal codes, key functions of the secretary/administrator, meetings, legislation, public notices, records management, citizen relations and professional resources. This course will also review records management, reports, financial management, communicating with elected officials, the Sunshine Act, and best practices. This training fee includes access to two recorded webinars to help with state report filing and basic planning & zoning administration.
Cost: $150/PSAB members and $200/non-PSAB members. Morning refreshments and lunch are included. You must register directly with PSAB (see below).
Steps for Registration and Reimbursement
Property & Liability Trust (DVPLT) members should first contact the Delaware Valley Trusts to confirm availability by e-mailing training@dvtrusts.com or by calling 267-803-5720. Register directly with PSAB by visiting www.training.boroughs.org. After completing the course, forward proof of completion and payment to training@dvtrusts.com. Upon approval, Delaware Valley Trusts will issue a reimbursement check (up to two per member entity).Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 36,000 serious chain saw injuries each year. Proper safety equipment and operation can greatly reduce the risk of injury when using a chainsaw. This full day workshop will review safety equipment and how to safely start and operate a chainsaw. It will also review reactive forces, directional felling, limbing and bucking, use of wedges, and storm damage and removal techniques. Participants are required to bring a hardhat and ear protection.
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The Workers’ Compensation Team will be issuing new and improved Prescription Cards to each of our members in April 2025. Every employee should receive a Workers’ Compensation (WC) prescription card. Similar to their health insurance card, they should keep this card in a safe and easily accessible place. This card indicates that DVWCT is responsible …
In the first quarter of each year, DVWCT surveys member risk control contacts to evaluate the effectiveness of its accident and illness prevention program. The feedback is used to improve service delivery as well as fulfill regulatory obligations under 34 Pa. Code § 129.458(12)(b). The later requires risk pools to “annually solicit comments from their …