New Grant Helps PERMA Members Address the No. 1 Claim Injury: Slips and Falls
Fri Jun 5 in General
Last year, PERMA handled more than 300 claims related to slips and falls on snow or ice, with costs exceeding $2 million. To help members take action on this leading ...
Celebrating This Year’s Safety Initiative Grant Winners
Tue Jun 2 in General
Each year, we offer a Safety Initiative Grant to help members secure funding for projects that can make a meaningful impact on their safety programs. This year, more than 30 ...
Town of North Hempstead Receives 2026 PERMA Safety Champion Award for Transforming Workplace Safety Culture
Tue Jun 2 in Awards
The Town of North Hempstead has been named the recipient of the 2026 PERMA Safety Champion Award, recognizing the Town’s leadership in creating a proactive, data-driven workplace safety program that ...
Sanitation District #2 Receives PERMA Chair Award for Workplace Safety Excellence
Tue Jun 2 in Awards
Sanitation District #2, serving the Town of Hempstead communities of Baldwin, South Hempstead, and Roosevelt, has been named this year’s recipient of the PERMA Chair Award for its outstanding commitment ...
Madison County honored with PERMA Triple Threat Award
Tue Jun 2 in Awards
Madison County has been recognized with this year’s PERMA Triple Threat Award, an honor recognizing sustained excellence in workplace safety, claims management and employee support. The recognition reflects more than ...
PERMA Grant provides Upgraded Sensory Room
Tue Aug 26 in Awards, General, Program/Coverages, Safety
Article, photos, and video courtesy of Clarence Central School District Leaders at Harris Hill Elementary School say a uniquely improved sensory room and new tactile resources at the school will ...
PERMA DPW Specialist joins SWANA Safety Council
Wed Aug 20 in General
SWANA, the Solid Waste Association of North America, has recently announced its selection for the 2025-2026 Safety Committee. Following a competitive national application process, Ed Starowicz, our Public Works Risk ...
Announcing our 2025 Work Zone Grant Recipients!
Thu Aug 14 in Awards, General, Program/Coverages, Safety
As part of our dividend program dedicated to enhancing safety, we are pleased to announce that forty members have been awarded our Work Zone Safety Grant. This grant supplies Public …
Introducing PERMA Points
Tue Jun 17 in General
Earn Points, Redeem Rewards and Enhance Safety After months of development, we are excited to announce our latest initiative, the PERMA Points Loyalty Program, an innovative effort to reward our ...
PERMA Executive Director appointed to the AGRiP Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that our Executive Director, Mary Beth Woods, has been appointed as the newest member of the AGRiP Board of Directors. With over 20 years of ...
PERMA Announces 2025 Awards in Excellence Winners
Celebrating the 2025 PERMA Awards in Excellence Winners PERMA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Awards in Excellence, recognizing outstanding dedication and innovative approaches to workplace …
Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week
Mon May 5 in General
Our over 800 members provide public services across New York every day. This week, we acknowledge their contributions and dedication. From small tasks to large projects, they make an ...
Mobile Safety Solutions Center: PERMA’s innovative Slips & Falls Training
Thu May 1 in Events/Training, Program/Coverages, Safety
Our Mobile Safety Solutions Center is one initiative to address a leading workplace injury - slips, trips and falls. In the past five years, PERMA has paid nearly $50 million ...
PERMA Schools Awarded Sensory Room De-Escalation Grants
Tue Apr 29 in General, Media, Program/Coverages, Safety
Last Fall, competitive grants were offered to school members to fund the creation of sensory rooms, aimed at enhancing sensory integration to deescalate students, foster a calming atmosphere, and reduce …
Celebrating Collaboration: Expanding Training Opportunities for Environmental Professionals
Fri Apr 25 in Events/Training, Program/Coverages, Safety
Rick Kenealy, Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Town of Webster PSI Courses now count toward NYSDEC Wastewater Operator License renewals At PERMA, the Public Employer Risk Management Association, we are committed ...