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December 21, 2016

Pinnacol News December 2016

 

Pinnacol Assurance - IECRM Platinum Partner

Winter Driving: Safeguarding Your Workers on Snowy, Sleety Roads

Winter driving affects every employee in your organization. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles, oversee a mobile sales force, or employ delivery drivers or commuters, you can greatly reduce the risks your employees and their families face by helping them learn and use best practices for driving during the winter months ahead. For information about driving safely during the winter, visit OSHA’s Safe Winter Driving page.

Ensure Vehicle Systems are Working Properly

Now is a good time to encourage your employees to perform the following vehicle maintenance:
  • Scheduled Maintenance: Schedule service for an oil change, coolant flush and brake inspection based on the mileage and manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Address any maintenance issues with the vehicle’s battery, electrical system, hoses and belts.
  • Fluids: Check to ensure proper oil, coolant, transmission and other fluid levels.
  • Tires: Check for proper tread depth and for signs of damage or uneven wear. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
  • Visibility Systems: Inspect turn signals, headlights and brake lights; defrosters (windshield and rear window); and wipers. Install winter windshield wipers.

For more detailed inspection checklists, visit the Colorado Department of Transportation pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checklist and Pinnacol’s personal and non-CDL vehicle inspection checklist.

Outfit Vehicles with Emergency Essentials 
Workers should be encouraged to outfit their vehicles for winter with emergency kits that include the following items:
  • Cellphone or two-way radio
  • Windshield ice scraper
  • Extra windshield wiper fluid
  • Snow brush
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Shovel
  • Traction aids (bag of sand or granular cat litter)
  • Emergency flares
  • Jumper cables
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Road maps
  • Blankets, change of warm clothes
Pinnacol Resources
For more information on preventing slips, trips and falls during the coming winter months, as well as sample lists and worksite posters, visit the Resources web page at Pinnacol.com. Additional resources are available on the website pages of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and National Safety Council. Or call Pinnacol’s Safety On Call hotline at 303-361-4700 or 888-501-4752. Our safety services team stands ready to answer questions and help keep your workforce safe behind the wheel this winter.

REMINDER: All companies must complete at least two Pinnacol approved safety trainings per policy period to maintain our 4% credit.  If you have any questions about how to do those trainings or if you still need to do them please contact your agent.

Click here to read Pinnacol’s FOCUS Newsletter for December 2016

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.