National Safety Month: Hazard Recognition
Whether in an office setting or out in the field, hazards in the workplace exist everywhere, and are often difficult to recognize. This week, the State Office of Risk Management […]
Enterprise Risk
Effective Risk Management is a progression of actions that are taken with the purpose of minimizing losses or injuries. The State Office of Risk Management provides active leadership to enable State of Texas client agencies to protect their employees, the general public as well as the state’s physical and financial assets.
Texas Hurricane Preparedness Week
Each May, Texans set aside a week to raise awareness of the destructive force hurricanes can bring to communities, neighborhoods, and local economies. The Texas coastline and inland communities are […]
Spring Housekeeping
As the spring season approaches, this is a good opportunity to learn about and exercise good housekeeping practices. Organizing, decluttering and disinfecting a workstation lays a foundation for accident and […]
Distracted Driving Awareness
Cell phones, multitasking, fatigue and many other factors contribute to distracted driving. According to the National Safety Council, car crashes are the #1 cause of workplace death. This month presents […]
Injury Prevention Month
Requesting inspections, safety committees, policies and procedures and many other factors contribute to injury prevention in the workplace. SORM recommends that Texas State Agencies encourage their staff to exercise situational […]