The NYMIR Risk Management Program is municipal specific - designed to address the loss exposures unique to each NYMIR Subscriber; providing our members with unparalleled services free of charge.

1. Regular Inspections

Risk assessments of the municipal facilities, operations and activities are conducted periodically or at the request of the subscriber. Based on these inspections, recommendations are provided which outline practical suggestions for improving safety and loss reduction.

2. Safety Committees

NYMIR personnel are available to attend your safety committee meetings, providing technical assistance and resource materials.

3. Regional On-Site Training

Includes: Employment Practices Training; Playground Inspections/Hazard Review; Slip & Fall Prevention; Driver Safety/Distracted Driving

Awareness; Sexual Harassment, Cyber Awareness and Workplace Violence Prevention; Risk Transfer Methods and PESH Employee Compliance Training. Additional training is available upon request.

4. Regional Seminars with Subject Matter Experts

Topics include: Safety During Snow & Ice Removal Operations; Dig Safely Compliance; Risk Management Techniques for Law Enforcement (Use of Force, False Arrest, etc.) , EMS, and Highway/DPW Departments; Playground Safety Inspections; Road & Sign Maintenance Risk Controls; Reasonable Suspicion/Drug &

Alcohol Testing Awareness for Supervisors and Recreation Liability Claims Management. Contact us for a training in your area.

5. Webinars & Recorded Trainings

Subjects include: Risk Management Controls for Special Events, Carnivals, Fairs and Festivals; Cyber Security & Social Media Risk Controls; Managing Recreational Exposures and SEQR Training covering new EAF Forms.

6. Certificates of Insurance/Contract/Bid Specifications Review

NYMIR personnel help members reduce the cost of claims and insurance premiums by assisting subscribers in transferring risk through use of insurance certificates and indemnification language. Please contact a NYMIR representative for further assistance.

As NYMIR members, you are afforded convenient access to our Risk Management Specialists for help with risk control and safety related issues as they arise from municipal operations and activities throughout the year.