Welcome to the Specialty Human Services Risk Resources Document Library. This page is intended to be a complete list of all documents and resources available through Specialty Human Services Risk Management, Great American Corporate Loss Control, and other relevant external resources. These documents are intended to aid and support your organization in learning more about potential hazards & how to control them.
Risk Management Alerts
- Are Christmas Tree Fires Businesses’ Biggest Threat this Holiday Season?
- Help Prevent Furnace Fires This Winter
- Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
- Help Prevent Fatalities from First Responder Motor Vehicle Accidents
Abuse Prevention
- Monitoring Area Assessment Checklist
- Participant and Activities Risk Assessment Checklist
- Program Safety Management System Assessment Checklist
- Response Checklist
- Sample Parent/Guardian Response Notification Letter
- Sample Allegations of Abuse Questions
- Sample Application Screening & Selection Evaluation
- Sample Abuse Prevention Policy
- Protect Your Business with a Violence Prevention Program
- Training Needs Checklist
- What are the Signs and Signals of a Student in Crisis Before Violence?
- Youth Protection Basics: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
- Parent Education to Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Maltreatment
- Parent Toolkit
Active Assailant
- Protect Your Business with a Violence Prevention Program
- Response to Terrorism
- Help Your Organization Asses Its Security
ADA Compliance
Bloodborne Pathogens
Camp Safety
- Prepare to Care for Campers
- Stay Safe on the Playground
- Swimming Pool Safety
- Tomahawk Throwing: Key Tips for a Safe Experience
Change Management
Concussion Management
Cyber Security
- Improving Business Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Tips
- Cyber Security Checklist
- Basic Computer Security Tips for Small Businesses
- Laptop Security on the Road
- Tips for Enhancing Security of Websites
- Dealing with Internet Fraud
- Manage Your Risk in Online Learning Environments
- Safe Drone Use for Public Safety and Government Agencies
- Apache Log4j Software Vulnerability
De-Escalation
- Violence in the Workplace: Warning Signs
- 5 Tips from Force Science on De-Escalation Tactics
- De-Escalation: From Conflict to Compassion
- PoliceOne.com article
- 10 Steps to Effective Listening
- Body- Worn Cameras
- What are the Signs and Signals of a Student in Crisis Before Violence?
Disease Prevention
Driver Safety
- Driver Safety Guide
- Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Policy
- Negligent Entrustment
- Driver Screening & Qualifications
- Road Test Evaluation
- Stay Safe on the Roads This Winter
- Help Improve Driver Safety Through a Vehicle Accident Review Program
- Reducing Risks of Rollover Crashes in 15 Passenger Vans
- Controls for Commercial Vehicle Operations
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Tire Safety for Passenger Vehicles & Light Trucks
- CDC’s Injury and Violence Prevention
- Understanding the Risks of 15-Passenger Vans
- Help Prevent Vehicle Theft in your Organization
- Help Your School Bus Passengers Stay Safe
- Distracted Driving Kills
- Selecting and Qualifying Professional Drivers
- Minimize Liability When Using Personal Vehicles
- Pre- and Post-Trip Vehicle Condition Report
- Understanding Federal Regulations
- Faith-Based Organization Related Transportation
- Help Prevent Fatalities from First Responder Motor Vehicle Accidents
Emergency Response Planning
- Business Continuity for Nonprofits
- Emergency Response Planning
- Action Steps to Create a Response Plan
- Emergency Action Checklist
- Post Flood/Fire Checklist
- Portable Generator Safety
- Hurricane Clean Up and Recovery
- What Should you do if a Wildfire Threatens
- Tornado Safety
- Continuity of Operations Planning
- Why You Should Report Claims Early
- Should Your Organization Install Surveillance Cameras?
Employment Practices
- Managing Employment Practices
- Drug-Free Workplace Program
- Providing a Safe Work From Home Environment
- Ergonomic Control Measures – Seated Work
- Workstation Ergonomics
- Ergonomic Control Measures – Standing Work
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Stay Safe While Performing Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
- Help Control Noise in Your Workplace
- Why You Should Be Listening To Your Safety Manager
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Facilities Maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Water Damage Prevention Guide
- Minimize Water Damage Loss for Your Building
- Water Damage Inspection Checklist
- Winterizing Your Building
- Self-Inspection Guide for Winter Protection
- Freeze-Up of Fire Protection Systems
- Self Inspection Guide for Winter Protection Against Fires and Freeze-Ups
- How to Inspect for Bed Bugs
- Mold
- Bicycle Safety Inspection Checklist
- Securing Your Vacant Building and Property Checklist
- Legionnaires’ Disease: Minimizing the Risk
- Circuit Breaker Protection Alert
- 5 Tips to Prevent Porch, Deck, and Balcony Collapse
- Ergonomic Control Measures – Hand Tool Operation
- Rental Housing Safety Checklist
- Safety Inspection Checklist
- Supervising Workplace Accident Investigations
- Pool Reopening Alert
- Equipment Start-Up Following an Extended Shut Down Period
- Building Reactivation Checklist
- Help Prevent Furnace Fires This Winter
Fire Safety
- Religious Candle Safety
- Deep Fat Fryers
- Massage Oils Fire Safety Guide
- Safe Storage and Disposal of Combustible Materials
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Extinguisher Selection & Distribution
- Smoking Controls
- Help Ensure Proper Computer Data and Records Fire Protection
- Hot Work Program
- Fire Prevention for Contractor’s Equipment
- “Firestopping” of Penetrations in Fire Walls & Floors
- Safeguards for Portable Heaters
- Safeguards for Kerosene Heaters
- Aerosol Products Hazards & Controls
- Electrical Equipment – Hazardous Locations
- Wildfire Preparedness
- Fire Prevention in Laundry Areas
- Lightning Protection
- Fire Prevention for Schools
- Fire Safety for Older Adults
- Preventing Fires Involving Extension Cords & Temporary Wiring
- Fire Safety Assessment for Contractors
- Preserve Your Fire Protection System From Frozen Pipes
- Temporary Heating Considerations for Construction Jobsites
- Safe Storage and Disposal of Combustible Materials
- Are Christmas Tree Fires Businesses’ Biggest Threat this Holiday Season?
- Help Prevent Furnace Fires This Winter
Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Systems
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Alarm Signal Monitoring
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Automatic Sprinkler and Life Safety Checklist
- What to do if You Have to Turn Your Fire Sprinkler System Off
- Protect Your Property With Spare Sprinkler Heads
Fire Safety Checklists & Inspections
- Fire Protection Equipment Inspection
- Commercial Cooking – Fire Safety Checklist
- Electrical Safety Checklist
- Fire Door Self-Inspection Program
- Fire Prevention Checklist for Restaurants
- Fire Safety Checklist for Healthcare Facilities
- General Fire Safety Checklist
- Fire Safety Assessment for Retail Stores
- Checklist for Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown
- Quarterly Fire Safety Equipment Checklist
- Post Flood Fire Safety Checklist
Food Safety
- Food Safety Guidance
- Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
- Four Steps to Food Safety
- Holiday Food Safety
- Dog-Friendly Dining: How Restaurants Can Promote Safety and Comfort for All Patrons
Governance Risks
Hazard Communications
Life Safety from a Fire
Naloxone (NARCAN)
New York Labor Law
- NY Labor Law
- Subcontractor Exposures
- Certificates of Insurance
- Falls From Heights – Loss Controls
- Slips, Trips and Falls, Oh My!
Playground Safety
Premises Security
- Security Action Plan for Houses of Worship
- Security Action Plan for Apartment Buildings
- Robbery Prevention Checklist
- Evaluating the Physical Security Afforded by a Building
- UL Alarm Certificates
- Retail Theft
- Burglar Alarm Systems
- Security Protection – Customer/Public
- Burglary Prevention
- Should Your Organization Install Surveillance Cameras?
Risk Management
Risk Management Leadership
Risk Transfer
- Guide to Risk Transfer
- Certificates of Insurance
- Schools – A Guide to Hiring Charter Transportation
- Liability Accident Report
- Help Minimize Risk Through Third-Party Risk Transfer
- NY Labor Law
- Subcontractor Exposures
Slip/Trip/Fall (S/T/F) Prevention
- Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Guide
- Corporate Loss Control S/T/F Prevention Guide
- Preventing Falls on Stairs
- Parking Lot Hazards & Controls
- Falls From Heights – Loss Controls
- Slips, Trips and Falls, Oh My!
Special Events
- Guide to Special Event Risk Management
- Crowd Management
- Security Action Plan for Special Events
- Stay Safe on Inflatable Amusement Rides
- Help Protect your Community From Civil Unrest
- Liquor Liability: Best Practices for Responsible Alcohol Service
Summer Camp Safety
- Summer Camp Safety Guide
- Campground Management Safety Checklist
- Heat Stress Exposure & Controls
- Nurses Station Guidelines & Checklist
- Mosquito Bite Prevention
Youth Protection
- The Reviver Statute Today: Preventing Abuse and Preparing for a Response
- U.S. Center for SafeSport
- Help Your Organization Prevent Cyberbullying
- Protecting Youth Sports Participants
- Youth Protection Basics: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
- Parent Education to Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Maltreatment
- Parent Toolkit