The Trusts Risk Control team is proud to announce the addition of public safety and prevention professional Marc Medori to their team. Early in his career, Marc held various positions in Emergency Medical Services and the Fire Service including as a flight paramedic for Hahnemann University Hospital, Emergency Trauma Center Paramedic for Abington Hospital, Firefighter/Paramedic …
The human skull provides natural protection for the brain, but that protection is only suitable for minor hazards. Head PPE is prudent for activities when individuals will be exposed to serious head injury hazards. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has developed the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014: American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection that outlines performance …
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 …
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 …
Download the Newsletter Let’s talk about stress When you think about the stress in your life, do you associate it with a positive or negative experience? There are many situations that can cause stress and understanding certain types of stressors can help you identify them and learn effective coping strategies. Eustress – Situations in …
12-hour work shifts were conceived in the 1970s to address staffing shortages and the need for increased schedule flexibility in the healthcare sector. 12-hr. shifts began to appear in law enforcement about a decade later for similar reasons – officers desired more flexible schedules and longer periods of time off. As originally conceived, the 12-hr. …
Enhancing Cybersecurity in a Digital Age Digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and safeguarding networks against cyber-attacks has never been more crucial. Organizations must stay ahead of malicious actors by implementing robust security measures. Below are seven items you should be aware of to help minimize cyber attacks. 1. Firewalls Firewalls are your first line …
The Law Enforcement Pre-hire Psychological Assessment program has been a valuable benefit enjoyed by DVPLT members since 2011. For those unfamiliar, the Trust covers the cost of the Pa.-mandated pre-hire psychological assessments provided a member utilizes a Trust-vetted psychologist. We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Paul Dikun, CAC, Ed.D, Ph.D to our …