27 th Annual TRICO JIF Safety Celebration Breakfast

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1 27 th Annual TRICO JIF Safety Celebration Breakfast

2 Find Your Door Prize Number at Top Right Corner of Pamphlet

3 Welcome Fund Commissioners Municipal Employees Safety/Claims Coordinators Elected Officials Administrators Professionals and Staff

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5 2018 Theme

6 2018 SAFETY COORDINATORS ROUNDTABLE: Zero Harm Workplace PRESENCE OF SAFETY ABSENCE OF SAFETY

7 2018 TRICO JIF Safety Breakfast Executive Safety Committee Safety Coordinators Claims Coordinators The pamphlet you received at the door lists each individual s name as most recently reported to us.

8 Fund Professionals J. A. Montgomery Risk Control Safety Director Wellness Director Debby Schiffer Qual-Lynx Claims Administrator QualCare Managed Care Provider Solicitor David DeWeese, Esq. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Administrator

9 Your Risk Control Service Team Safety Director KEITH HUMMEL Senior Consultant HOWARD SPENCER Senior Consultant ROBERT HOLWITT Senior Consultant ROB GARISH Administration DANIELLE SANDERS Safety Training Coordinator ANDREA FELIP Training & Admin Manager SUSAN KOPEC Administration & MSI Help Desk NATALIE DOUGHERTY

10 Why Are We Here? 1. Celebrate your achievements 2. Remind you of the importance of safety Workers Compensation Liability Safety and Claims Coordinators Play an Important Role

11 Workers Compensation Basics Preventing Employee Injuries Employee Safety Safety Committees Training Tool Box Talks Bulletins Videos Reporting Injuries Prompt reporting = Fewer headaches Learning from Incidents Supervisor s Incident Report

12 Liability Risk Control Certificate of Insurance Guidelines Place responsibility where it belongs Road, Sign, and Walkway Program/Inspections ID conditions that need attention Notify others Documentation is your salvation Strong defense in court

13 Executive Safety Committee Comprised of Fund Commissioners and RMCs Meet four times per year Review safety trends and accident rates Recommend programs and training

14 Safety Coordinators Appointed by the municipality to oversee safety efforts Acts as a liaison between the municipal employees, the JIF Safety Director, and other outside agencies.

15 Claims Coordinators Appointed by the municipality to coordinate the prompt reporting of claims Serves as a liaison between the municipality and the claims adjuster.

16 Wellness Coordinators

17 Wellness: A Key Component to Employee Safety! Healthy employees less injury prone! Co-morbidities lengthen disabilities! Obesity Diabetes Smoking Monthly Newsletter JIF Wellness Director can assist Make an effort to get started

18 Wellness Participation No Activity 19% One and Done 35% More than one 32% Consistent Programs 14% Only 14% of members have consistent Wellness Programs throughout the year.

19 Safety Coordinator s Roundtable: 2/15/ Safety Incentive Awards All TRICO JIF Members Qualified for an Award! X-Small $ 1,755 Small $ 2,275 Medium $ 2,925 Large $ 3,575 X-Large $ 4,225 Award letters mailed February 22nd Plaque medallions

20 Safety First! Is More Than A Motto You Face Workplace Hazards Don t Risk a Fall Use Ladders Properly

21 Safety 101 Eliminate Unsafe Conditions There is a higher probability of injury when employees do not identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

22 How Do We Eliminate Unsafe Acts/Conditions? Inspections Training Coaching

23 Incident Investigations Take Ten for Safety Identify what happened Equipment? Training? Take steps to avoid a repeat incident Job Safety Observation What is happening in the work place? Are safety procedures being followed? Both techniques provide unique opportunities for coaching.

24 Coaching Training does no good if it is not reinforced It only takes a minute Give feedback Tool box talks Plan additional training Coaching is not just for supervisors Think about how you can be a safety coach! Worker to Worker Safety: I ve got your back!

25 Find Your Door Prize Number at Top Right Corner of Pamphlet

26 Enjoy Your Breakfast!

27 Find Your Door Prize Number at Top Right Corner of Pamphlet

28 Guest Speaker Everett Marshall, III Former Mayor of Newfield Borough Former Deputy Chief, Newfield Fire Dept. Served 15 years as Fund Commissioner Manager, RIG Classic Transportation Founder, Everett Marshall Charities Riveting story to tell

29 Find Your Door Prize Number at Top Right Corner of Pamphlet

30 Award Presentation Howard Spencer, CSP Senior Risk Control Consultant J.A. Montgomery Risk Control

31 Special Recognition Award Linda Gonzales Township of Fairfield Displays Outstanding Individual Effort in Relaying Safety Communications Suggested Put Safety First Mission Statement be Printed on Township Employee Jackets Consistently Goes Above and Beyond her Duties Submitted by Vanessa Monroe

32 Special Recognition Award Fred Rodi Borough of Pitman Displays Consistent Dedication and Leadership by Providing Valuable Safety Training for the DPW Manages Critical Improvements of DPW Buildings, Grounds and Equipment Submitted by Judy O Connell

33 Special Recognition Award Safety Committee Township of Washington Committed to the Safety of Municipal Employees by Updating and Improving Equipment in the Field Amazing Dedication to Safety Submitted by Adele Riiff

34 Special Recognition Award Lori Penn Borough of Glassboro Leads Valuable Wellness Initiatives to Encourage a Healthy Workplace Schedules Yoga Classes, Walking Challenges, Chair Massages, and Nutrition Seminars Submitted by Russ Clark

35 Honorable Mention Police Department Borough of Glassboro For Your Efforts Earning the Safety Health & Achievement Recognition Program Award (SHARP) from PEOSH Committed to Encouraging a Culture of Safety throughout the Police Department Submitted by Russ Clark

36 Find Your Door Prize Number at Top Right Corner of Pamphlet

37 What s New For 2018 Emphasize visits to members with injury frequency Focus on injury prevention Training Use of MSI Regional Training Concentrate efforts on most severe types of injuries Promote improved Accident Investigation Program Improve Job Safety Observations FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

38 Focus on Wellness Healthy people less likely to be injured on the job Typically recover more quickly Debby Schiffer Organizes Wellness Programs Monthly Newsletter Valuable Wellness Tips

39 2018 Theme:

40 Township Folders IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Remember Your White Folder One Per Municipality Safety and Wellness Information Share Within Your Town

41 27 th Annual 2018 TRICO JIF Safety Breakfast THANK YOU