Seniors & Disabled Adults
Caring for seniors and disabled adults can present unique and challenging risks. From general safety tips to addressing neglect or abuse, Great American has resources available to help organizations that serve this community.
Seniors & Disabled Adults Articles
Protecting Places of Worship: A Guide to Security in Religious Organizations [Checklist Included]
Strengthen your religious organization’s defenses against theft and violence.
Tue Oct 22, 2024
Strengthening Public Entity Protection: Key Actions for Ensuring Public Pool Safety
Strengthen your aquatic safety program with key steps for risk reduction.
Mon Jun 12, 2023
Apply Ergonomic Best Practices When Working from Home or on the Road
Reduce injury risk and improve comfort by applying ergonomic best practices when working from home or on the road.
Mon Aug 15, 2022
Help Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries
Help prevent slip, trip and fall injuries by implementing proper safety measures.
Thu Jan 27, 2022
Use Safety Committees to Help Reduce Losses and Costs
Discover the benefits of safety committees and how they help prevent accidents and save money.
Mon Dec 20, 2021
Help Control Noise in Your Workplace
Create a safer, quieter work environment by applying effective noise reduction strategies.
Fri Aug 13, 2021
Protect Your Business with a Violence Prevention Program
Identify and address threats before they escalate with an effective violence prevention program.
Fri Dec 04, 2020
Are Space Heaters Safe? What You Need to Know
Reduce fire hazards this winter by understanding the significant safety risks space heaters pose, and the proper precautions and maintenance steps you can take.
Thu Nov 12, 2020
Understanding the Risks of 15-Passenger Vans
Understand why 15-passenger vans pose unique dangers and explore tips to improve safety.
Fri Nov 06, 2020
Ergonomic Hand Tools – Help Prevent Workplace Injuries with Proper Equipment
Improve worker health and efficiency by implementing ergonomic hand tools that lower injury risks.
Tue Nov 03, 2020
Operational Change Management Checklist
Help control disruptions and maintain compliance during organizational changes with our operational change management checklist.
Wed Oct 28, 2020
Workstation Ergonomics
Build a safer, more efficient workspace for your employee with ergonomic workstation solutions.
Fri Oct 02, 2020
Ergonomic Control Measures - Standing Work
Reduce fatigue and injury by applying ergonomic control measures for safe and efficient standing work.
Thu Sep 24, 2020
Ergonomic Control Measures - Seated Work
Improve productivity and well-being with ergonomic tips for reducing stress during prolonged seated work.
Fri Sep 18, 2020
Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults
Reduce fire risks for seniors with easy-to-follow safety measures that can help protect lives and property.
Mon May 11, 2020
5 Tips to Prevent Porch, Deck and Balcony Collapse
Help prevent structural failures with five essential tips for safe porch, deck and balcony maintenance.
Mon May 11, 2020
The Most Common Distractions Drivers Must Manage
Discover the top distractions drivers face and learn practical tips to reduce risks and drive safely.
Thu Jun 20, 2019
Stay Safe During the Holidays
Learn how to help keep your retail business secure and stop theft before it happens this holiday season.
Thu Dec 07, 2017
Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers
Stay healthy abroad by taking steps to protect against mosquitoes and the diseases they can spread.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Legionnaires’ Disease: Minimizing the Risk
Help prevent outbreaks by controlling Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Portable Generator Safety
Reduce fire hazards with proven portable generator safety measures.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Swimming Pool Safety
Help maintain a safe swimming environment with expert pool safety guidelines.
Wed Aug 23, 2017
Loss Control Categories
Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.