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IWIF proudly hosts the annual SERMA Conference and conducts quarterly safety training workshops.


2023 SERMA Conference

Register to attend the 2023 SERMA Conference and reconnect with your colleagues for a day of networking, best practices, and professional development.

Educational sessions will include:

  • Catastrophic Injuries:  What to Expect when the Unexpected Happens
  • Legislative Update 2023/You be the Commissioner
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Workability or Fitness for Duty: Which one do I choose?
  • Perfect Posture with AI: Ergonomic Computer Vision Tracking Technology
  • The Magic of Stretching
  • 2022 SERMA Award Winner Spotlight: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, K-9 Unit

When: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 am
Program 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Location: Boumi Shriners
5050 King Avenue, Baltimore MD 21237


Nominations for SERMA Awards Now Being Accepted

Nominations for the 2023 SERMA Awards are now being accepted; the deadline to submit your award nominations is April 20, 2023. Please see the Awards Program Overview and Nomination Form and Instructions for details on how to submit your nominations.

Offering Informative Webinars!

Please join us virtually as IWIF's Safety Services experts host a series of informative webinars.  Registration is required.

Landscaping and Arborist Safety

April 11, 2023 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Understanding and Responding to Workplace Violence

April 20, 2023 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED

May 31, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

REGISTER HERE

Chesapeake Employers Insurance offers one-hour online Defensive Driving webinars throughout the year for your team’s convenience. This webinar is a great way for your employees to refresh their driving skills and motivate them to be safe and responsible on the road. This webinar is ideal for Class D drivers license holders as a proactive safety measure.

Available to policyholders, their employees, and Maryland State Agency employees. Registration is required.  For questions, please reach out to our safety services department here.

First Aid and Adult CPR/AED Training

Chesapeake Employers Insurance offers classroom-based, in-person training in First Aid, Adult CPR and AED.  This comprehensive, 6-hour National Safety Council training helps ensure compliance with OSHA First Aid Standard 29 CFR 1910.151. A NSC certification card will be awarded upon successful completion of a short exam following the training. The certification is good for two years from the date of training.

Individuals interested in becoming First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certified are invited to attend one of the quarterly sessions being offered at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company conveniently located in Towson, Maryland. Consider joining us at one of our available trainings in 2023! Registration is required.

For large groups, any questions, or additional information about First Aid and Adult CPR/AED training, please reach out to us here

Important: This training is not intended for healthcare professionals who are required to take a healthcare provider course for their employment.

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