Spring Cleaning Tips for Better Safety

Spring is the perfect time to consider seasonal maintenance and spring cleaning before hotter weather arrives. Being proactive and keeping your Post facilities in good condition is smart. It not only benefits the longevity of your Post property, it also improves safety for employees, members and visitors to the Post. Here’s a list of seasonal maintenance and spring cleaning tips for better safety for Post facilities to get you started. [...]

By |2026-03-03T16:56:44+00:00February 8, 2022|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Like everyone, many Posts spend the winter digging out from snow storms. Shoveling snow can provide an opportunity for exercise, help out less-able community members, and build camaraderie among the members. All the same, snow removal can also be risky for members, volunteers and your organization. Shoveling snow yourself can pose health risks and hiring snow removers comes with added risks to your Post. The next time it snows, make [...]

By |2025-12-27T02:03:34+00:00January 4, 2022|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

Common Pest Infestations and Prevention

Unwanted pests are a common problem for facilities, where insects, rodents and other small animals seek easy access to food, water and shelter. These pests can be a problem for your Post in more ways than one. Some pests carry diseases which can cause illness to members, guests and volunteers. Others can cause significant property damage to your building. To reduce the risk to your Post, make sure you are [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:52:10+00:00March 25, 2021|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

How to Handle Complaints at the Post

Things often get busy at the Post, making it easy to overlook when a member, volunteer or guest brings up a complaint. Mistakes and misunderstandings happen every day, even when your Post is led by passionate, hard-working people. While we all would like to minimize our mistakes, how you handle these difficulties is often more important. A complaint represents a risk to your organization. Complaints that are brushed off or [...]

By |2025-12-27T04:17:19+00:00November 4, 2020|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

Parking Lot Accessibility and Improvements

Parking lots pose risks to cars, pedestrians and property as members, guests and volunteers can cause accidents and damage. Look at your Post’s parking lot accessibility and structure to see if you make adjustments to prevent these accidents and make your Post a welcoming place for all. Easy parking lot accessibility improvements With a few minor changes, you can help reduce incidents in your Post’s parking lots. Designate parking spaces—Mark [...]

By |2025-12-27T04:03:23+00:00February 6, 2020|Member safety, Post maintenance|

Developing a Risk Management Program at Your Post

A successful risk management program can protect your members from harm and your Post from associated costs. Because of the program’s importance, Post leadership should hold the responsibility of the risk management program planning. When implementing a risk management program, consider the following fundamentals: State the reasons for having the program. These objectives will determine the depth and scope of the program’s development. Write a policy statement and explain it [...]

By |2025-12-27T04:14:12+00:00August 12, 2019|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|

Preparing your Post for a Power Outage

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 [...]

Starting At the Top: Important Roof Maintenance Tips

When is the last time you had your building’s roof inspected? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been longer than a year, get a roofing professional out to take a look. Ideally someone examines your Post’s roof every spring and fall to make sure nothing has been damaged by severe weather during the previous seasons. The roof’s job is to protect the entire building from the elements, so it’s [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:03:46+00:00January 30, 2018|Post maintenance|
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