Illinois Public Risk Fund

Illinois Public Risk Fund The #1 source for Public Entity Workers Compensation in Illinois. As a self-insured pool, all investment earnings accrue to the fund.

Established in 1985, IPRF is Illinois largest self-funded workers’ compensation pool for public entities. We are the #1 source for public entity protection in Illinois serving over 700 public entities and governmental agencies. These participating public entities have pooled their workers compensation exposures and controlled costs through a unified loss prevention and claims management program. P

rofits are based on the underwriting surplus realized by the group and members share in this surplus based upon individual and overall member claims experience. You can obtain more information about IPRF and our programs by visiting our website at: www.iprf.com

The end of summer heatwave is here! Share the tips below with your outdoor workers to promote heat safety during the war...
09/01/2026

The end of summer heatwave is here!
Share the tips below with your outdoor workers to promote heat safety during the warm days ahead!

A new study shows 20% of construction workers suffer from chronic pain. How can we help the men and women in this indust...
08/21/2026

A new study shows 20% of construction workers suffer from chronic pain. How can we help the men and women in this industry cope?

CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training examines the issue in a recent data bulletin.

Storms, storms and more storms.  These last few weeks have been challenging. More rain headed our way tomorrow with sign...
08/14/2026

Storms, storms and more storms. These last few weeks have been challenging. More rain headed our way tomorrow with significant flooding possible. Please remember: TURN AROUND - DON'T DROWN when you approach standing water on roadways!

The new school year is right around the corner, which means school buses will be back on the road. This is a great time ...
08/12/2026

The new school year is right around the corner, which means school buses will be back on the road. This is a great time to refresh your memory and that of your employees on the rules of the road when it comes to bus safety. Let's keep everyone safe this school year!

It's National Wellness Month!Here are some great ideas to promote wellness with remote workers. Spoiler alert- these are...
08/04/2026

It's National Wellness Month!
Here are some great ideas to promote wellness with remote workers. Spoiler alert- these are also great ideas for on-site teams!

Are you helping your employees take precautions to avoid COPD?
07/31/2026

Are you helping your employees take precautions to avoid COPD?

Does your job put you at risk of developing the lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD?

"An untidy jobsite is an unsafe jobsite!"
07/23/2026

"An untidy jobsite is an unsafe jobsite!"

A lack of proper housekeeping can “cascade into a whole bunch of different possible injuries and hazards.”

Canadian wildfires are causing air quality issues in Illinois.  Monitor the air quality for your zip code at www.airnow....
07/16/2026

Canadian wildfires are causing air quality issues in Illinois. Monitor the air quality for your zip code at www.airnow.gov.

It's hot out there with no sign of letting up! Are you tuned into how you can help your teams with heat stress?
07/14/2026

It's hot out there with no sign of letting up! Are you tuned into how you can help your teams with heat stress?

The latest latest edition of the IPRF newsletter is now available.  Check out these fantastic articles:• IPRF Best In Cl...
07/09/2026

The latest latest edition of the IPRF newsletter is now available. Check out these fantastic articles:
• IPRF Best In Class 2025
• The Return-To-Work Process
• Work Accident or Not?
• Two-Way Texting
• Municipal Storm Water Systems
• Insight Into Shoulder Pain
• Bee and Yellow Jacket Stings
Click here to access the newsletter:https://www.iprf.com/wp-content/uploads/july2026iprfwebready.pdf

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