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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

Safety committees can play an effective role in any organizational risk management effort.

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

Make roadways safer by practicing these measures while operating a 15-passenger van.

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

Anyone who spends much of their time sitting at a computer can feel better and work smarter by following the guidelines of a structured Ergonomic Program.

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

The hectic holiday shopping season means parking lots and stores full of people, which can also bring the increased possibility of theft. Thieves are not just looking to steal newly bought Christmas gifts; they may be out to steal your identity. Consider following these 9 helpful holiday shopping safety tips.

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

Each year, over 4,500 people in the United States die by drowning. Many more are injured in pool related accidents. With these facts in mind, it is imperative that proper supervision and control be established at all swimming pools open to the public.

Wed Aug 23, 2017

 

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Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.