19th Annual 2010 Safety Kickoff
and 2009 Awards Ceremony
February 4, 2010
Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
Purpose of Today’s Meeting
• Introduce 2010 Executive Safety Committee
• Thank Safety and Claims Coordinators
• Tell You How We’re Doing
• Highlight 2010 JIF Safety Initiatives
• Introduce 2010 Safety Incentive Program
• Present 2009 Safety Incentive Awards
Thank YouFund Professionals
• Conner Strong Risk Control– Safety Director
• Scibal Associates– Claims Administrator
• CSG/CHN– Managed Care Provider
• AJG Risk Management Services Inc.– Administrator
WelcomeMeghan Jack, Chair
Executive Safety CommitteeAdministrator - Riverside Township
Introducing2010 Executive Safety Committee
• Meghan Jack, Riverside Township, Chairman • Len Klepner, Bordentown Township • Kathy Burger, Medford Township• Jennifer Blumenthal, Mount Laurel Township• Doug Cramer, Tabernacle Township• Dawn Human, Beverly City
Introducing2010 Executive Safety Committee
• Richard Bethea, Bass River Township• Paul Keller, Springfield Township• Freda Gorman, Wrightstown Borough
Risk Management Consultants• Craig Greenwood, Barclay Group• Steve Walsh, EJA & Associates• Bonnie Rick, Hardenbergh Insurance• Brian Monaghan, Insurance Agency Management
• Tim Irons, Insurance Agency Management
2010 Safety Coordinators• Richard Ireton, Bass River Township• Dawn Human, Beverly City• Peter Sedor, Bordentown City• Dean Buhrer, Bordentown Township• Glenn McMahon, Chesterfield Township• George Sacalis, Delanco Township• Larry Jack, Delran Township• Robert Hess, Edgewater Park Township• David Lebak, Florence Township• Ed Ruggiano, Hainesport Township• Maryann Regn, Lumberton Township
Safety First In All We Do!
JIF
2010 Safety Coordinators• Sean Gable, Mansfield Township• Kathy Burger, Medford Township• Stephanie Gee, Mount Laurel• Wayne Wharton, North Hanover• Eric March, Riverside Township• Norm Welsh, Shamong Township• Chuck Oatman, Southampton Township• Paul Keller, Springfield Township• William Lowe, Tabernacle Township• Wiley Johnson, Westampton Township• James H. Ingling, Wrightstown Borough
Safety First In All We Do!
JIF
2010 Claims Coordinators• Amanda Somes, Bass River Township• Trudi Desjardins, Beverly City• Grace Archer, Bordentown City• Nancy Cummings, Bordentown Township• Bonnie Haines, Chesterfield Township• Karen Zimmerman, Delanco Township• Helene Hark, Delran Township• Deborah Cunningham, Edgewater Park Township• Janice Carey, Florence Township• Ed Ruggiano, Hainesport Township• Maryann Regn, Lumberton Township• Dawn Merriman, Lumberton Township
Report all claims promptly!
JIF
2010 Claims Coordinators• Bonnie Jeffrey-Mesa, Mansfield Township• Linda Semus, Mansfield Township• Robin Fichmann, Medford Township• Linda Lewis, Mount Laurel Township• Monica Zur, North Hanover Township• Barbara Casperite, Riverside Township• Susan Onorato, Shamong Township• Michael McFadden, Southampton Township• Patricia Clayton, Springfield Township • Lisa Love, Tabernacle Township• Marion Karp, Westampton Township• Freda Gorman, Wrightstown Borough
Report all claims promptly!
JIF
Safety Calendars• Increase safety
awareness• Encourage safe
behavior• Post prominently in
all work areas
2010 JIFJIF
Keeps the JIF safety message visible all year long!Keeps the JIF safety message visible all year long!
Memory Sticks INCLUDES:• Safety Coordinator’s
Handbook• 2010 Safety Incentive Program• Supervisor’s Incident
Investigation Form• Use of Facilities Agreement• Certificate of Insurance
Guidelines• TULIP MEL Bulletin
Please Pick One Up Before You Leave Today!
Optional Safety Budget
• Members will be reimbursed for safety related expenditures.
• Updated in monthly Agenda Packet.• You cannot claim your allowance in
advance.• You must claim all of your funds by
November 30, 2009.$31,100
What’s New…Helping Towns Help Themselves
• “Survival Driving”
• “In the Scope of Your Authority – Preventing Public Officials Liability”
• “Rights & Duties of a Municipal Employee”
• “Traumatic Brain Injury – The Silent Epidemic”
Custom DVDs
That All Sounds Good …
Can we go home now?
Because we have a lot to tell you!
Tell you what’s ahead!
And feed You!
Celebrate Our Successes!
Safety Programs
Safety First, Last, and Always
Door Prize• And the winner is....
Let’s Eat!
19th Annual 2010 Safety Kickoff
and 2009 Awards Ceremony
February 4, 2010
Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
Joanne Hall Safety Director
Conner Strong Risk Control
Your Risk Control Service Team
• Joanne Hall, Safety Director
• John Saville, Lead Consultant
• Karen La Sala, Administration
• Susan Kopec, Training Mgr & RTK Coordinator
• Natalie Dougherty, MEL Safety Institute
BURLCO JIF Safety Breakfast
• Shared Successes
• Recap of Losses
• Challenges Ahead
• 2009 Awards Presentation
2009 Shared Successes
• 95% qualified for SIP awards!
• Average member score - 95%
• More “Gold” Winners
2009 Shared Successes
• “Put Safety on Your Agenda”• New Supervisor’s Incident
Investigation reports• Health & Wellness Initiatives
$hared $uccesses
• $afety Incentive Awards• Optional $afety Budgets
100% of the safety monies were claimed or encumbered by members
and put to good use!
Safety Incentive Program
SIP RESULTS95% of Members Qualified for SIP awards
15 Gold15 Gold1 SilverSilver3 Bronze3 Bronze
1 Qualifier1 Qualifier20 out of 21 members!
Shared SuccessesSAFETY TRAINING
• 637 BURLCO JIF employees attended MSI classes
• More training resources available– DVDs– Posters– On- line videos
2009 Regional Training• New Safety Coordinator Orientation• Safety Coordinators’ Roundtable• CDL / DOT Workshop• Police Chiefs’ Roundtable• Electrical Safety / Arc Flash Training
Attendance at Regional Training was very good (82%)
Safety CampaignEach member received:
• “Crush Zone” DVD• Tool Box Talk Outlines• Bumper / Dash board stickers
MEL Safety Institute
• Over 1,600 classes• 45 different topics• 30,312 statewide!!• Many new & revised
topics
Confined Space with Practical Exercise
MSI Learning Management System
• On-line catalog & registration• Order videos on line• Plan & track safety training
Coming 2011 – new system with online learning capabilities.
Advanced Safety Leadership Program
• Two-day program for managers & supervisors• Participants receive 10 Mgmt. CEUs• OSHA “10 Hour Card”
Community Safety Leadership
8 Public Safety Concerns• Pedestrian Safety• School Crossing Guards• Traffic Calming • Traffic Hazards• Playground Safety• Bicycle Safety• Organized Sports• Senior Citizen Safety
Booklet and CD provided to JIF municipalities
Why Do We Train ?
Door Prize• And the winner is....
CLAIMS REVIEWNoteworthy Trends
Claims by Line of Coverage for Fund Years 2005 – 2009
General Liability
22%
Auto 11%
Property19%
Workers Comp48%
Auto 4%
General Liability
17%
Property8%
Workers Comp71%
Number of Occurrences Total Dollars Incurred
WC Claims by Department
Fire8%
EMS9%
All other 8%
Police39%
DPW36%
Police Ad Hoc Committee
• Provide direction and leadership • Encourage Accreditation Process• Members:
– Florence – Chief Stephen Fazekas– Lumberton – Chief Jeff Smith– Mansfield – Dir. Richard Bendel– Medford – Chief Anthony Canale
Police Ad Hoc Initiatives• Transitional Duty / WC Issues• Accident Investigation / Driver Review Panels• Training• Crossing Guard Safety• Accreditation Process
Law EnforcementAccreditation Program
• Administered by NJSACOP• Participation is encouraged by JIF / MEL• $500 Application Fee waived for JIF members• JIF will reimburse 50% of Accreditation & Re-accreditation
fee upon completion• Up to $1,000 Reimbursement of Fee Available from
the MEL• 5% discount on liability will be offered to
accredited agencies • Tracking Software provided by the MEL• Stipend for interns available from the JIF
Four Members Pursuing Accreditation
• Lumberton • Medford• Mansfield • Riverside
In Process
First Accredited Agency in BURLCO JIF
Mount Laurel
P.D.
Has completed the NJ Police Accreditation Program !
Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate2009 LOST TIME ACCIDENT FREQUENCY ALL JIFs
December 31, 2009
2009 2008 2007 TOTAL LOST TIME LOST TIME LOST TIME RATE
FUND FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY2009 - 2007
SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL 1.35 1.91 3.02 2.08 MORRIS 1.51 1.81 1.96 1.76 BERGEN 1.69 2.01 2.12 1.94 MONMOUTH 1.79 2.30 2.77 2.28 CENTRAL 1.79 2.10 2.48 2.12 NJ PUBLIC HOUSING 1.90 2.23 2.75 2.31 TRI-COUNTY 1.97 2.25 3.71 2.65 PROF MUN MGMT 2.02 2.63 3.87 2.83 CAMDEN 2.31 2.46 3.17 2.64 N.J.U.A. 2.42 2.53 2.57 2.50 OCEAN 2.67 3.61 3.63 3.29 SUBURBAN ESSEX 2.92 3.49 4.25 3.55 BURLINGTON 2.95 1.54 2.54 2.36 ATLANTIC 3.31 3.16 3.64 3.37 SOUTH BERGEN 3.41 3.06 3.27 3.25 AVERAGE 2.27 2.47 3.05 2.60
Room for Improvement in 2010
How Can We Improve the LTAF Rate?
1) Not having accidents (6 members had No Lost Time Cases in 2009)
2) Prompt reporting ( 84% of all WC claims were reported in 3 days or less)
3) Early Return to Work (JIF members used 67% of their Transitional Duty “Opportunity Days” in 2009)
So What Can We Do to Have Fewer Accidents?
• Leadership & Direction• Provide a Safe Working Environment • Constant Reinforcement of Message• Accident Investigations• Find ways to Work Safer & More
Efficiently
Falls18%
Other9%
Crush / Struck
25%
Strains34%
Cuts14%
Most Frequent Types of Injuries
2010 Safety Campaign
Video
Special Thanks
• VCS Video: – Frank Siegel, Marla Russell & David Fox
• AtlantiCare – – Kathe Bagnato & Chris Simpkins
• John Saville• Southampton Township crew• Westampton Township: Donna Ryan and the
entire cast and especially, Wiley “Harry” Johnson
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
What’s Ahead for 2010?
• Prevention of strains / sprains / soft tissue injuries
• Focus on Police & Crossing Guards
• Health & Wellness Initiatives
2010 Regional Training
• Safety Coordinator R/T – Immediately following today’s breakfast
• PPE Hazard Assessment Workshop - April 2009
• DPW Superintendents’ - June 15, 2010
• Police Chief Round Table – September 2010
2010 Challenges
Find ways to stretch resources• Use on-line training resources• Use your safety monies wisely• Plan training well in advance • Network with other Safety Coordinators• Ask for help….
Cutting Safety Doesn’t Pay!
• Increased Overtime Costs• Lower Employee Morale• Lost Productivity• Administrative Paperwork
2009 Game Plan
Review of Last Year’s SAFETY INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
What You Did to Qualify in 2009• Signed Safety Contract
• Put safety on Your Agenda
• Safety Improvement Objectives
• Safety Committee
• Hazard Inspections, Roadway, Sign & Walkway programs
• Regional & MSI Training, Videos & Tool Box Mtgs
• Job Site Observations
• Prompt Claims Reporting & Transitional Duty
• Accident Reporting & Investigation
EXTRA CREDIT POINTSAwarded for:
• Attendance at JIF Planning Retreat (2 points)
• Health & Wellness Initiatives (3 points)
Special Recognition Awards
We received 9 nominations for
Special Recognition Awards.
Door Prize• And the winner is....
2009 Safety Incentive Program
The Results are in!
The Rewards
JIF
LEVEL SCORE % of Base Earned
Small Medium Large X-Large
GOLD >95% 130% $1,300 $1,625 $1,950 $2,275
SILVER >90% 120% 1,200 1,500 1,800 2,100
BRONZE >85% 110% 1,100 1,375 1,650 1,925
QUALIFIER >75% 100% 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750
Exceptional Performance Awards
• And the winner is....
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (87.3%)
• Lumberton (67.5%)• Riverside (64.1%)• Medford (62.7%)• Mansfield (50.5%)• Southampton (45.9%)• Florence (43.7%)
Fund Years 2006 – 2008 - As of 12/31/09
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (87.3%)
• Delran (39.0%)• Delanco (37.6%)• Shamong (25.3%)• Westampton (17.4%)• Springfield (14.3%)• Hainesport (10.4%)
Fund Years 2006 – 2008 - As of 12/31/09
Zero Lost Time Accidentsin 2009
• Bass River• Chesterfield• Hainesport• Shamong• Tabernacle• Springfield
Zero Lost Time
Significant Reduction in Lost Time Accident Rate
• Bordentown City– 4.21 in 2008– 1.26 in 2009
GoodJob!
Significant Reduction in Lost Time Accident Rate
• Bass River– 4.21 in 2008– “0” in 2009
GoodJob!
Best WC Claims Reporting Record
• Bass River• Chesterfield• Delanco• Mansfield
BEST
All Claims Reported in Less than 3 Days!
84% of WC Claims
Reported within 3
Days in 2009
Best WC Claims Reporting Record
• Riverside• Shamong• Southampton• Tabernacle
BEST
All Claims Reported in Less than 3 Days!
84% of WC Claims
Reported within 3
Days in 2009
Modified DutyWork Days Used
• Beverly City• Lumberton
Township• North Hanover
Township
BEST
100% of Available Days Used!
JIF Used 66.72% of Available
Days in 2009
Modified DutyWork Days Used
• Riverside Township
• Southampton Township
• Tabernacle Township
BEST
100% of Available Days Used!
JIF Used 66.72% of Available
Days in 2009
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
2009 Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch!
David Lebak, Safety Coordinator, Florence Twp. nominated:
The Florence Township Police Department
For their efforts in making their Sally Port safer by installing
video cameras and remote operated gate.
FlorencePD
2009 Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch!
Larry Jack & Lt. John Williams, Delran Twp. nominated
The Delran Township Police Department
For their efforts in making their Sally Port Safer by installing automatic light sensors
Delran PD
2009 Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch!
William Dillenbeck, Delanco Twp.. nominated
Paul Dragos Delanco Township EMS
For his efforts in reconfiguring the light array on the ambulance to eliminate the blinding effect on following vehicles.
Paul Dragos
2009 Special Recognition Award Honorable Mentions
Keep Up the Good Work!
•Hainesport Twp: For their work in developing an employee training center
•Medford Township Recreation Department: For taking steps to eliminate Flu germs at the Senior Center
•Medford Township Police: For efforts to increase pedestrian safety
2009 Special Recognition Award Honorable Mentions
Keep Up the Good Work!
•Medford Township Career Fire Staff & Public Safety Director: For their efforts to improve safety through the installation of gear racks & decontamination shower•Shamong – Cheryl Beaumont: For her efforts to improve safety & security in the municipal court
•Tabernacle Township Public Works: For their ongoing efforts to perform their jobs safely
Special Acknowledgement
Sgt. Benjamin Palombi
Florence Township Police Department
Sgt. Brian Boldizar
For creating & implementing a Work Zone Safety Program
in cooperation with the Department of Public Works
Advanced Safety Leadership
Maryann RegnLumberton Township
Wayne WhartonNorth Hanover Township
2009 Graduates!
2009 SIP Qualifier
• Edgewater Park
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2009 SIP Bronze Award Winners
• Bordentown Twp.• Mt. Laurel• North Hanover
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2009 SIP Silver Award Winner
• Bordentown City
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2009 SIP Gold Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
• Bass River• Chesterfield• Delanco• Delran• Florence
2009 SIP Gold Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
• Hainesport• Lumberton• Mansfield• Medford• Riverside
2009 SIP Gold Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
• Shamong• Southampton• Springfield• Tabernacle• Westampton
New Kid on the Block
Wrightstown
2010 Safety Incentive Program
Good Luck!!!