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Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.
This workshop provides legal and policy actions that can be exercised by supervisors. General information on drug & alcohol abuse is reviewed, as well as the signs and symptoms of abuse. Case studies are used to illustrate steps, and do’s and don’ts managers can use to confront employees who they suspect of being under the influence. Barriers to confrontation and enabling behaviors are also addressed.
Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.
This training will be held at West Whiteland Township, Main Meeting Room, located at 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 19341. The morning workshop, Effective Writing, will explore methods and tools to interact and communicate successfully with others, both verbally and in writing. It will review strategies and techniques for writing letters, memos, and emails effectively. In the afternoon, the Presentation Skills workshop will introduce the tools and concepts for developing a Presentation Plan for managers. Additional topics will include strategies for dealing with presentation stress, effective use of audio-visual aids and responding to inquiry/conflict.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
Leaders must know how to protect their employees and organizations from incidental losses. This program provides an overview of risks and best risk management practices for the major functional departments within the public sector.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania House Bill 308, also known as the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act, was passed by the House on April 9, 2025. Among other things, this Bill requires the PA Secretary of Labor and Industry to adopt federal OSHA standards to govern public employees. While we strongly support the core goal of enhancing …
Expert dental advice is accessible anytime, anywhere. If you can’t visit a dental office or need a diagnosis to determine your treatment needs, virtual dentistry might be a valuable option. This innovative approach allows dentists to consult with patients and provide expert advice through computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Virtual dentistry tools enable dental office …
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 …