Originally published May 28, 2019. Last updated May 3, 2024. As summer ramps up, so do city celebrations and parades. If your Post participates regularly in these celebrations, ensure everyone is safe and thoughtful with these parade participation safety tips. 10 Parade Safety Tips for VFW Members Plan ahead Announce the event to all your members, determine a meeting spot, distribute route maps and organize vehicles. If your members are [...]
Whether your Post loses power for one day or one week, it is important to prepare your Post for a power outage. Whether caused by ice, snow or thunderstorms, a power outage may cause food spoilage, prevent the use of medical devices and disrupt water and communications. How to Prepare in Advance Always have an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, emergency contact information and more. Also consider how those [...]
According to the National Safety Council, shoveling snow is responsible for thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths each year. While shoveling may not seem more strenuous than running on a treadmill, it actually raises your blood pressure and heart rate more than other types of exercise. Shoveling also uses your arms, which is more taxing than work that requires your legs. Because this overt exercise is rare [...]
Posts that sell or serve alcohol face many risks. If your Post serves alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated patron, the results can be serious. Your Post could face administrative and criminal fines, as well as claims for damages that a person might cause after leaving your establishment. However, by educating your servers, you can make a difference for your Post and patrons. What is Alcohol Server Training? There [...]
As your Post prepares for the holiday parties and events, be sure to assess the risks of these events and implement these special event safety tips when possible. Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls As one of the leading industry incidents, slips, trips and falls can be costly for your Post. Follow these tips to prevent anyone from getting hurt at your event. Clean up all spills right away and place [...]
Workers’ Compensation provides coverage for members and employees for on-the-job injuries, including medical expenses and lost wages. This coverage applies regardless of fault and is written to follow individual state laws. Some states require this coverage, while others highly encourage it. Because workers’ compensation claims are different from case to case, there is often confusion surrounding how to handle a claim. When to Report an Injury Report lag, the [...]
Leaders make daily decisions that impact the success of their Posts. As a leader, these VFW members are expected to accept the same guidelines and duties that the heads of major corporations follow: the duties of diligence, loyalty and care. Despite leaders having the best interests of the Post at heart, mistakes can be made, and members or other Post employees may question the decisions of a leader. Costly claims [...]
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