Risk Management Tips Archives - Habitat for Humanity

How to Address Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Volunteer Risks

What volunteer risks is your affiliate facing? Are you struggling with volunteer turnover? Do you have tenured volunteers and employees retiring or leaving? Are you seeing an increase in volunteer illnesses or injuries? When it comes to navigating these challenges and protecting your affiliate, insurance and risk management can play a key role. Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Volunteer Risks Explore these common volunteer risks and [...]

By Rick Carroll|2026-02-18T19:23:46+00:00February 2, 2026|Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance, Insurance information, Risk Management Tips, Safety, Volunteers|0 Comments

PPE Best Practices for Habitat Affiliates

PPE, or personal protective equipment, is essential for affiliate operations on jobsites and at ReStores. From gloves and ear plugs to proper clothing and shoes, PPE helps protect your employees and volunteers from physical injury, chemical exposure, environmental factors and other hazards. Encouraging the use of PPE can help foster a culture of safety and reduce the costs your affiliate faces related to worker injuries [...]

By Rick Carroll|2025-11-24T14:58:01+00:00September 26, 2025|ReStores, Risk Management Tips, Safety, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Building a Safer, Smarter ReStore: Maintenance, Safety and Inventory Best Practices

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are community hubs powered by volunteers, employees and donors. To ensure these spaces remain safe, efficient and welcoming, affiliates must prioritize three core areas: maintenance, worker safety and inventory management. Drawing from guidance from Lockton Affinity, administrator of the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance Program, here’s a comprehensive look at how to elevate your ReStore operations. Proactive Maintenance for a Safer [...]

By Rick Carroll|2025-07-31T21:01:22+00:00July 28, 2025|ReStores, Risk Management Tips, Safety|0 Comments

Installing Backup Cameras to Protect Affiliate Vehicles

Backup cameras are now a standard safety feature on most new vehicles, as they are proven to help protect people and property behind a vehicle. But what about older commercial vehicles or fleet vehicles? Your affiliate vehicles, including box trucks, may not be equipped with these helpful safety features. Read on to learn the benefits of backup cameras and a plan for installing backup cameras [...]

By Rick Carroll|2025-01-22T18:05:04+00:00December 21, 2024|ReStores, Risk Management Tips, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Safety Resources for Habitat Affiliates

A culture of safety is important at ReStores and on jobsites. That’s why Lockton Affinity, administrator of the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance Program, offers a robust safety resources library of safety courses, risk management blogs, printable safety flyers, safety worksheets, volunteer waivers and more. Read on to learn about the helpful resources available to your affiliate. Safety Resources for Habitat Affiliates — Printable Safety [...]

By Rick Carroll|2024-10-08T17:15:10+00:00September 30, 2024|Risk Management Tips, Safety|0 Comments

Implementing a Severe Weather Plan for Affiliates

Whatever part of the country your affiliate is in, severe weather can impact your operations throughout the year. Consider these statistics on severe weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): About 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year. 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year in the U.S. and 10% reach severe levels. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph. In the U.S., [...]

By wpengine|2024-06-04T21:09:08+00:00June 4, 2024|ReStores, Risk Management Tips, Safety Managers|0 Comments