February 24, 2010

Historical Perspective 2000 to 2003 Starting here because this is where I became involved BCC and other Elected Officials Commitment to Safety PERSO Consulting Written Programs Meeting with Departments and Agencies

Historical Perspective 2004 – 2006 Written Programs were developed, but we were not getting information widely distributed. Two plus years of train-the-trainer sessions with Marsh.

Historical Perspective 2007 & Contract with Marsh ended Establishment of Safety position in Risk Management Continuation of providing train-the-trainer type sessions. Develop an initial assessment protocol. Introduced in May of 08 and finalized in the fall of 08. Continuation of providing train-the-trainer type sessions. Assessments scheduled with departments and agencies – these turned into discussions. No scores given – but had discussions of what to expect moving forward Focused on first 17 Chapters of the Safety Manual

What I learned from 09 Meetings Some departments and agencies are well ahead of the curve Other departments and agencies are well behind the curve

What we want? Montgomery County is a known leader in the way we manage our Workers Compensation claims. We are striving to reach that same level with respect to hazard avoidance and injury prevention. Proactive versus Reactive Change in behaviors and attitudes

Topics we are focusing on Initially Introduction and Purpose County Safety Policy Safety Goals Responsibilities General Safety Rules Progressive Discipline Accident Investigation Hazard Recognition and Control Inspections Training Safety Committees Safety Communication Safety Promotion Recordkeeping Work Place Violence Driver and Vehicle Safety Ergonomics

Safety Manual We provide minimum expectations We provide templates and usable tools Program can be customized or tailored to each department’s or agency’s needs OSHA/PERRP requirements are minimum standards – we want to strive to exceed their requirements

Scheduling 2010 Assessments Expectations: Devote a full day Discussions held with employees Lots of time reviewing documentation Schedule a maximum of 3 per week Calendar available after meeting - Print Name, Department and Phone Number Scores will be issued as a baseline, but not shared

Subsequent Years Scores will be issued and shared More chapters will be included in the assessments Looking for improvements as we move forward Possibly tied into the allocation model for Risk Management services

Resources to help you Internal External Monthly Training Topics Monthly networking opportunities MSDS Online Professionals in Risk Management Dept. Opportunity to share resources & equipment BWC and OSHA websites Monthly SBWTE Upcoming Safety Congress Local Safety Conference Safety Council and BWC video services BWC Divison of Safety and Hygiene PERRP Consultants

Wrap up We are here to help Any questions for me now?? My Contact info: Kevin Sedensky

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