News | 04 Nov 2025

Spotlight on Innovation: 2025 Risk Management Innovation Award đź’ˇ

The Delaware Valley Trusts invite all DVPLT and DVWCT member entities to showcase their creativity and commitment to safety by participating in the 2025 Risk Management Innovation Award program! This annual award celebrates inventive solutions that address public entity risk management challenges. The goal is always the same: to reduce employee injuries and illnesses, prevent …

News | 31 Oct 2025

Understanding Pennsylvania’s New PTSI Legislation: What It Means and How DVT Helped Shape It

What Is Act 121 of 2024? On October 29, 2024, Pennsylvania enacted Act 121, a landmark amendment to the Workers’ Compensation Act that significantly changes how first responders access benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI). Effective October 29, 2025, the law removes the long-standing requirement for claimants to prove “abnormal working conditions” to qualify for …

News | 21 Oct 2025

Timely Reporting of Workers’ Compensation Claims: Why It Matters

Prompt reporting of Workers’ Compensation claims is not just a best practice – it’s a regulatory necessity. Members are strongly encouraged to report all Workers’ Compensation claims to DVWCT immediately and without delay. In Pennsylvania, Workers’ Compensation carriers are legally required to make a compensability determination and file the appropriate state forms with the Department …

News | 17 Oct 2025

The Power of Situational Awareness

Public sector employees face dynamic, unpredictable environments rich in serious hazards. Workplace threats vary greatly and include aggressive residents, speeding vehicles, heavy equipment, severe weather and high voltage electricity. Woe to those who fail to recognize these hazards – an occupational injury or illness is likely in their future. One of the most effective tools …