PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS ...

PUBLICATIONS
NEWSLETTERS(in PDF format)
COMP TIMES - WINTER 2008
How to prepare for the day ADOSH calls, OSHA announces final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment, Work Comp 101: Arizona’s conclusive compensability presumptions affecting firefighters and peace officers, To reopen or not reopen Court of Appeals decisions further define when and why, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SPRING 2008
Recreational water illnesses pose a threat to swimmers, Letter from the President, Member Profile: The Town of Quartzsite, PAL/LUAL Issues, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SPRING 2008
Court rules in favor of off-duty police officer wounded in shooting incident, Queen Qreek does not rely on minimum safety standards, Work Comp 101: Providing coverage for volunteer workers, The key to avoiding back injury lies in minimizing the risk, Does A.R.S. § 23-1028(A) require a total forfeiture of benefits in case of fraud? Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SUMMER 2008
Legislature replaces unconstitutional statute, Letter from the President, Member Profile: The City of St. Johns, PAL/LUAL Issues, 'Constructive discharge' notice worth posting, Supreme Court applies 'mail delivery rule', AMRRP first to sign up Members for 'TULIP', Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SUMMER 2008
Study finds Arizona has third lowest rate of benefits paid, Work Comp 101: The compensability analysis of claims involving abuse of alcohol or illegal drugs, Workplace fatality rate lowest on record, Mayor’s fall highlights safety issue, Legislature addresses Gerhardt decision; imposes additional fines for injuries caused by OHSA violations, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - FALL 2008
Court rules firefighter's rule applies to police officers, Letter from the President, Member Profile: The Town of Buckeye, Court determines notice of claim can include any facts to support demand, PAL Issues, Avoiding liability at community events, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - WINTER 2007
Court of Appeals Ruling, Court clarifies rules on pursuing civil remedy, Is an illegal alien eligible for benefits?, Workplace electrical tips, Work Comp 101, Arizona medical costs on the rise, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - WINTER 2007
Job references can have legal implications, Letter from the President, Court rules statute provides immunity from liability, Member Profile: The City of Casa Grande, PAL/LUAL Issues, AMRRP attorneys selected for "Best Lawyers®" directory, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SPRING 2007
Remember to review your property schedules, Copper thefts hurt Members, Letter from the President, Arizona Supreme Court clarifies notice of claim statue, Member Profile: The City of Cottonwood, PAL/LUAL Issues, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SPRING 2007
Options intact for drug testing, Positive results prompt rate reduction, Work Comp 101, Arizona critters can inflict painful wounds, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SUMMER 2007
Advisory board must post meeting information, Governor vetoes weapons storage bill, Letter from the President, Supreme Court vacates ruling that e-mails are not automatically public records, Member Profile: The City of Surprise, New board member, PAL/LUAL Issues, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SUMMER 2007
Bullhead City program strives to reduce risks of exposure to blood, Court upholds ‘unexplained fall’ decision, Work Comp 101, New law to set deadline for paying claims, ADOSH inspecting wastewater treatment plants, Legislature increases base for compensation calculation, Criteria established for claims on exposures to infectious diseases, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - FALL 2007
Surprise addresses fleet safety issue, Letter from the President, Claimant must ensure notice of claim delivery, Member Profile: The City of Benson, PAL/LUAL Issues, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - FALL 2007
Law establishes process on claims for exposure to MRSA, spinal meningitis and TB, Court agrees that injury suffered in altercation with boss is compensable, Fatal falls top ADOSH investigations, Diesel exhaust a potential hazard for firefighters, Work Comp 101: Arizona’s hernia statute, AMRRP-Workers’ Compensation Quarterly Payroll Report now online, MRSA warning signs and preventive measures
RISK REVIEW - WINTER 2006
AMRRP Board Approves New Language for Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Policy, Research Center Provides Reports on TASER Issues, Letter from the President, Hurrican Katrina Efforts, Member Profile: The City of Cottonwood, Personnel Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, Leadership Changes at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SPRING 2006
Legislation Proposed Regarding Intoxication Defense, Free Safety Information from OSHA, Helping Keep Officers Safe, Work Comp 101, Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives, OSHA's Top 10 Violated Standards for 2005, ADOSH Education and Training, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SPRING 2006
Violence in the Workplace: Tips on maintaining a safe environment, Letter from the President, HRSentry: Human resources support on one site, Risk Management Courses Offered Free of Charge through PERI,Member Profile: The City of San Luis, Star Valley Joins AMRRP, Personnel Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, Congratulations to 2004-2005 Safety Award Winners, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SUMMER 2006
Arizona Court of Appeals clarifies workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule, Legislative Proposals Run Into Roadblocks, Board Approves 4.5% Average Rate Increase, Loss Control Safety Award Winners, Work Comp 101, Heat and Ultraviolet Radiation Pose Summer Hazards, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SUMMER 2006
Phoenix drivers rated safe, but rude, Bill defines presumptions for civil liability cases, Letter from the President, House bill clarifies process on uninsured, underinsured claims, AMRRP offers employment training workshops, Member Profile: The Town of Fountain Hills, Lenore Lancaster elected to AMRRP Board, Personnel Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, 2006 Annual Newsletter Survey, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - FALL 2006
Arizona Supreme Court clarifies application of firefighter's rule for off-duty workers, Arizona better than average on workplace safety, Board Elects New Officers, Travel reimbursement for independent medical examinations, Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled, Day of the injury the most critical time in workers' compensation claims, 2006 Annual Newsletter Survey, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - WINTER 2006
E-mails on government computers not automatically public records, How to cope with Prop. 207, Letter From The President, PAL and EEOC Programs Move, Board elects new officers, Velez takes on new challenge, Member Profile: The Town of Oro Valley, Lessons in Land Use and Personnel Perspectives, Municipalities install lockers for gun storage, AMRRP Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - WINTER 2005
Hot Topic: Law Enforcement Using TASERs, Service Animal Coverage, Letter from the President, Steer Clear of Unauthorized Drivers, Member Profile: Apache Junction, Police and Child Protective Services, New Member Update:Casa Grande, Sexual Harassment, Member Survey, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - WINTER 2005
What a Pain! Ergonomics Can Keep Injuries to a Minimum in Your Workplace, Special Compensability Issues Involved with Moonlighting Police Officers, Delving into the Details - What it Takes to Review Workers’ Compensation Claims, Take Control - The Part You Play in Determining Your Workers’ Compensation Premiums, ADOSH Education & Training Calendar, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SPRING 2005
Keeping Property Schedules Up-to-Date, AMRRP Sponsoring Free Regional Employment Training Seminar for Members, Letter from the President, Members Profile: City of Tombstone, Personnel Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, New Member Update: Town of Dewey-Humboldt, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - SPRING 2005
Pinched for Time? AMRRP Web Site can Help, Safety Training Seminars Provided by Southwest Risk Services, How to Recognize a Meth Lab in Your Area, Understanding Arizona’s Apportionment Laws, 2005 Newsletter Survey, Generic Drugs Help Keep Down the Rising Costs of Worker’s Compensation, ADOSH Education and Training, Board Of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - SUMMER 2005
Upcoming PRIMA-AZ Meetings Focus on Improved Risk Management, Legal Matters Regarding Compensation for On-Call Time Employees, Letter from the President, Builders’ Risk Insurance Puts your New Construction Worries to Rest, Member Profile: Town of Cave Creek, Personnel Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, New Member Update: City of Holbrook, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - FALL 2005
Preparing for an Emergency: Plan Ahead for Safety and Recovery, Addressing Employees Issues: Risk Management Training for Managers and Supervisors, Letter from the President, AMRRP Staff Provides Continuing Training for Police Officers, Member Profile: Town of Wickenburg, Personal Perspectives and Lessons in Land Use, Hot Pursuit: Review your Policy to Help Limit Law Enforcement Claims, Board of Trustees
RISK REVIEW - WINTER 2004
Happy New Year!, Letter from the President, Property Margin Clause, Member Profile: Willcox, What is Insurable Interest?, Fire Danger & Evacuation, From the Board Room, Commercial Drivers License, Municipal Member Coordinators, Board of Trustees
COMP TIMES - WINTER 2004
Happy New Year!, Soft Body Armor, Ergonomics at Work, OSHA Standards, Worker’s Compensation Supplemental Choices, Machine Guards, Emergency!, OSHA 300 Log—Foreign Travel, Hearing Loss Reporting
RISK REVIEW - SPRING 2004
Intergovernmental Agreements, Letter from the President, Member Profile: Snowflake, Contractual Issues, Handling Suspicious Packages, EEOC/ACRD, Keeping Cool During A Fire, 211, City of Maricopa, LUAL
COMP TIMES - SPRING 2004
Durability of Bulletproof Vests Raises Concerns,  Drug Testing of Arizona Public Employees, The Intoxication Defense in Workers’ Compensation Claims, What you Need to Know About ADOSH, ADOSH Education & Training Calendar, Kingman Pilots Program, Access to E-Tools, Safety Concerns for Sleepless Shift Workers, Financial Impact of Top 10 Workplace Injuries
RISK REVIEW - SUMMER 2004
Firefighters, Police Protected by New Overtime Rules, Letter from the President, Payson Holds Wildfire Evacuation Drill, Member Profile: Bisbee, Aquatic Facility Safety Reminder, AMRRP to Pay Members $2M Dividend, Meet Southwest Risk Services’ AMRRP Staff, Showcasing Works of Art
COMP TIMES - SUMMER 2004
Potential Workers’ Compensation Liability for Independent Contractors, Work Comp 101: Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries, Heat Stress, OSHA Offers New Web Tools, OSHA Launches Hazard Communication Initiative, Meet Southwest Risk Services’ AMRRP Staff, ADOSH Education & Training Calendar
RISK REVIEW - FALL 2004
Independent Contractor vs. Employee, Letter from the President, Keep SWRS Aware of Changes in Your Town, Member Profile: City of Surprise, Choosing Large vs. Small Deductibles, Out Newest Member: City of Benson, Save the Date
COMP TIMES - FALL 2004
Light-Duty Work Programs and Potential ADA Liability, Work Comp 101: Arizona Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits, Electric Shock, Health & Wellness Expo, OSHA Education & Training Calendar
COMP TIMES - SUMMER 2003
Payson-Award Winner, Police Mental Health & Safety, Sedona Wins Safety Awards!, OSHA Compliance 300 Log, Workers’ Compensation Deductibles Create Premium Credits, ADOSH Education & Training Calendar, HIPAA, Vacation-Are You Sure It Was Rest and Relaxation?, Decline in Workplace Injuries, OSHA Standards - Slips & Falls, War Stress, Federal OSHA Inspections - Top 25 Violations, Coming Soon to a Computer Near You! - “E-TOOLS”
COMP TIMES - FALL 2003
Fire Prevention, Recordkeeping—OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report, Doctor’s Orders, Electrical Hazards/Safety, Chemicals! Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Infectious Diseases, Workplace Violence, Loss Control Safety Program Workshops, ADOSH Education and Training Schedule