June 15: Weekly Dose of Training Opportunities

 

Working outdoors can expose employees to a variety of environmental hazards, especially during the summer months. Heat, sun exposure, uneven surfaces, and changing weather conditions can increase the risk of illness and injury if proper precautions are not taken. June is a great time to reinforce safe outdoor work practices as temperatures rise and more work shifts outside. Taking a proactive approach to heat stress, hydration, and situational awareness can help protect your employees and keep operations running safely. Attached are resources to help support safer outdoor work practices in your workplace. Here are a few simple ways to promote safe outdoor work practices in your organization: Encourage employees to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in shaded or cool areas, and recognize early signs of heat-related illness. Visit Safety Center by logging into your eServices account to access tools, training materials, and on-demand content focused on heat stress prevention, outdoor hazard awareness, and seasonal safety topics. Remind supervisors to monitor weather conditions, adjust work schedules when possible, and ensure employees have appropriate protective equipment such as sunscreen, hats, and high-visibility clothing. Join us on June 30th to attend our brand-new webinar, Turning Safety Talks into Safety Behaviors with Frontline Employees. Attendance is free but registration is required at www.ceiwc.com/safety-resources/seminars-and-trainings. The SERMA Risk Management team is here to support your workers’ compensation and safety needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or if we can assist you further.

International Standardization of Trail and Route Ratings for More Accessible Off-Road Cycling

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Time: 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific (1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern) Cost: Free (live webinar and for 24 hours after airing) REGISTER NOW

Synopsis This webinar introduces the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) methodology and its practical applications for non-motorized, multi-use and bike only trails as well as routes on both natural and paved surfaces, from urban greenways to remote backcountry environments. Learn more about the webinar including the learning objectives and presenter(s) here.   Presenters Edoardo Melchiori, Co-Developer, International Trail Rating System  Mischa Crumbach, Co-Developer, International Trail Rating System OHV Safety Week: Promoting Responsible Recreation Through Free Training, Tools, and Safety Messaging Learn how to use industry-developed tools and resources to help promote safe, responsible OHV recreation (WEBINAR). Find out more ›› Powersports Industry Provides Free "Safe and Responsible Use" Tools and Messaging Learn about the many ways you can help promote OHV safety and responsible riding practices on trails and the resources that are available to OHV enthusiasts (WEBINAR). Find out more ›› NOHVCC Free Webinar Series In 2019, NOHVCC launched a series of free webinars aimed at providing useful and engaging information on OHV safety, education, management, and other topics related to motorized recreation. The series started in January with a presentation called “What is NOHVCC?” and later covered subjects like OHV club and association development, an introduction to mapping and GIS, and conducting effective OHV economic impact studies. Find out more ››