With the annual winter chill taking hold and more cooler months ahead, selecting the right form of heating becomes a priority. However with the myriad of different types and models to choose from, the efficiency and safe operation of each device needs to be considered – from portable electric

Extra Risks Rate Reduction – Lower rates means more money for mission RMS is pleased to announce that the cost of Extra Risks cover is being reduced on 1 July 2014.  Cover for specific items will cost 6.6% less, while the cost of the blanket cover will be 5%

“Metal theft is a ”lucrative and attractive venture for thieves” according to the Australian Institute of Criminology, while the federal government has estimated the annual cost of the crime at $100 million”.  Read more. With copper prices rising more than 300% since 2008 and copper recyclers paying around $5

A study funded by WorkCover NSW and the ACCC will recommend that children under the age of 16 not be permitted to ride quad bikes and that it be an offence to allow them to do so. Some of our campgrounds and youth departments do operate quad bikes and

Did you know that regular Contents cover does not protect your SDA Church organisation against two common risks for portable equipment? Do you know what those two risks are and if your Church organisation is protected? The good news is that there is a special cover available, called Extra

Have you ever experienced muscle pain or discomfort during your work day? A slight adjustment to your workspace could be the solution. Better office ergonomics can help workers avoid or reduce injury and discomfort. Ergonomics involves designing the working environment – including tasks, equipment and tools – in such

Stepping in as our Communications / Admin Assistant (Maternity Relief) is Avondale College graduate, Danelle Morton. Danelle graduated last year receiving a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Visual Communication and a minor in Communication. As part of her course she worked on numerous design projects, most

In various parts of the South Pacific and particularly Australia, it is important to plan ahead to reduce the likelihood and consequences of bushfire damaging church owned properties. Our Senior Risk Officer, Andrew Mowbray, suggests there are some simple things our leaders and local members can do before the

A Fairfax Media article reports on a recent study which found that ocean rips kill more people in Australia on average each year than tropical cyclones, bushfires, floods and shark attacks combined. On average, 21 people drown in rips around Australia each year, compared with eight killed in cyclones

It is a great time of year to pass on good news and RMS is pleased to announce that the contribution rates for Employee Relocation cover were officially reduced on 1 December 2013 – just in time for the busiest moving season of the year. Rates have been reduced

The month of September has brought some early weather events with damaging results and at least two of our properties, that we know of, have been affected. So as the unstable weather season in Australia has already started to bring storms, damaging winds, hail and fire we remind you of

As the weather heats up and we spend more time outdoors – for work and for fun – WorkCover NSW reminds all businesses and workers to protect themselves when working in the sun to prevent fatigue, sunburn and heat-stress. WorkCover recommends employers take the following actions to reduce workers’

With holidays, Christmas events and summer camps fast approaching now is a good time to talk about event security, particularly camps. A point of interest for campground managers and organisers of camps, and the use of tents specifically, is the subject of security. Within a Conference tent, or a

Do you use any rebounding equipment such as trampolines, spring boards etc? We recently collected information from a variety of Adventist Church organisations for the renewal of the General Liability insurance policy. During the process we became aware that some organisations have been using rebounding equipment such as trampolines,

This month we say goodbye to Senior Risk Officer, Phil Hart. At the tender age of 15 Phil started working for Sanitarium at their Sydney retail store stacking shelves and within four years he was promoted to Shop Supervisor before shipping out for compulsory military service. After 18 months

Bringing a depth of experience and knowledge to the RMS team is Mr Andrew Mowbray, who is taking on the role of Senior Risk Officer – Risk Control. Having worked in a variety of roles within Qantas, Andrew’s 25 years’ experience in Property, Security and Facilities Management offers valuable

Guest writer and President/CEO of Adventist Risk Management, Bob Kyte, shares his thoughts on Cyber Crime and how it affects the Adventist Church. Reports of the Australian Crime Commission and Australian Federal Police indicate that theft of identity is an increasing problem across Australia. A few years ago a

Do you run events? Do you carry boxes of stuff from your office to your car to another venue? Do you set up display booths? Then a folding hand trolley could save you time and a trip to the chiropractor. From time to time the RMS team is involved

Workers and volunteers using portable ladders need to be kept safe. A WorkCover NSW safety alert notes two incidents where painters fell from ladders and suffered serious injuries, one tragically being a fatality. The safety alert noted that in both cases the painters were “working at a height of

Feedback from our recent safety survey shows there is a desire for training in the area of Work Health and Safety. While the training and resources offered by RMS are available on an ad hoc basis, the Church’s workers compensation insurer, GIO, offers numerous scheduled training events throughout the

Are you sure that all the property and equipment belonging to your church organisation is covered? Could you be paying for cover that you no longer need? Read on to find out more… In May each year we send a property renewal notice to every office, church, company, school,

Did you know that you could be held liable if an incident or injury occurs to a hired contractor while on your premises? Under Work Health Safety (WHS) legislation we all owe a duty of care to contractors (such as tradespeople like gardeners, electricians etc) and their staff, and

While much of Australia were lost in Melbourne Cup fever, Team RMS drove in convoy to a quiet location, tucked away in the “foodie” village of Danks Street, Surry Hills. There we were welcomed by a very vivacious and sociable host, Wanitha, who guided us in the preparation of

We know too well just how daunting all of the fine print, the clauses, the acronyms and the ‘rules’ can be. To help make things clearer we’re using our fancy new website to bring you hot tips and answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. It’s something

We’ve heard your feedback and we agree – the old Employee Relocation Forms needed to be updated. We also found there was a little confusion about what’s covered and when to get forms to us. So, we have prepared a new Information Pack that contains everything you – and

RMS has noticed that the price of laptops continues to fall, with replacement values of many models now being less than the $1250 per item limit applicable to the $5000 blanket cover. With some sites, particularly schools, having hundreds of laptop computers it became apparent quickly that we could

Chubb has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Chubb, Quell, Fire Smart, Motocraft and Flameguard dry powder 1kg, 1.5kg, 2.3kg, 2.5kg and 4.5kg fire extinguishers. The affected fire extinguishers have less extinguishing agent than required by Australian Standards. Click here for more details.

RMS is pleased to announce the release of our new Employee Effects Travel Protection Fact Sheet. It is intended to be an easy to read and informative document that tells you everything you need to know to manage and make decisions about the Employee Effects Travel Protection Cover. If