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NEW Cyber Education Series
The MEL Cyber Task Force is launching a Cyber Education Series in May to help keep towns cyber safe. “The Education Series is a do-it-yourself program that will provides 5 case studies that highlight cyber security issues in neighboring towns, how they were affected and what everyone should do to help prevent the risk from […]
Local Officials Seminar Available Online
MEL Annual Risk Management Seminar for Elected/Appointed Public OfficialsThis year’s elected officials training program will focus on Preventing Child Abuse and Protecting Public Entities from the liabilities imposed by new legislation concerning sexual molestation.Please click here to download the information flyer with directions for taking the class online through the MEL Safety Institute’s Learning Management […]
IMPORTANT: MEL JIF Message to Members
TO: MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES AND AUTHORITIES RE: Insurance Coverage and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency The MEL and its 19 affiliated JIFs were established by their members to address serious emergencies that are beyond the scope of regular insurance companies. Over the last 35 years, we have built the organization and accumulated the financial resources for […]
COVID-19 Updates Page: Notices & Information
The MEL Safety Institute has set-up a special page to house all pertinent information, bulletins and resources related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This page will be updated as information becomes available and includes an RSS feed from the CDC. We also encourage everyone to download the NJ MEL App, which is free and avalable for all […]
Cancelled: MSI Instructor-Led Classes
UPDATED: May 6, 2020 All MEL Safety Institute (MSI) in-person classes have been cancelled until further notice. In addition, the MEL Leadership Skills classes for March, April and May have also been cancelled. We take this action out of an abundance of caution. We apologize for any inconvenience; however, our role as the MEL Safety […]
Cyber Risk Control: Social Engineering
Each year there are thousands of cases of “duping” or “impersonation” commonly known as Social Engineering or Business/Vendor Email Compromise. So, what can you do to protect your town? First, know how to identify these kinds of fraudulent “change” requests. Second, adopt protocols and procedures to help prevent Social Engineering theft.Read the latest Cyber Task Force Bulletin for tips and techniques to protect against […]
Feb. 1: NJ PEOSH Record Keeping Deadline
February 1, 2020 is the deadline to tabulate the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (NJOSH-300). The Summary Log (NJOSH-300A) must be posted in a visible area for each establishment, where notices to employees are posted, from February 1 to April 30 of each year. Click here for the latest Bulletin with information and important […]
MEL JIF Annual Report 2018
Click here to read the MEL 2018 Annual Report
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
Winter storms can be unpredictable, but there are best practices follow to increase effectiveness when faced with battling snow and ice in your community. Click here for the latest MSI Safety Bulletin “Best Practices for Snow Emergencies.”