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 [...]
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 [...]
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