Safety CoordinatorTraining 101:The Basics

State of FloridaLoss Prevention Program

Course Outline Section 284.50, Florida Statutes Agency insurance coverage Safety coordinator appointment process Requirements of a safety coordinator Interagency Advisory Council Requirements of the Division of Risk Management

Chapter 284, Florida Statutes

Chapter 284, Florida Statutes

Division of Risk Management

Insurance Premiums

Insurance Coverage

Workers’ Compensation

General Liability Automobile Liability Federal Civil Rights Property Attorney Fees

Safety Coordinator AppointmentEach department head shall designate a safety

coordinator.A safety coordinator must hold a position similar

to an employee in the Senior Management Service.

New safety coordinators must be appointed within 30 days of vacancy.

DFS-D0-858 “Safety Coordinator Appointment Form”.

Safety Coordinator Responsibilities

Safety coordinator shall develop and implement loss prevention program

Must include:– Comprehensive safety program– Statement of safety policy– Facility & equipment inspections– Accident investigations– Safety awareness promotion

Section Questions

Interagency Advisory Council on Loss Prevention

The IAC is composed of a safety coordinator from each agency.

The IAC shall meet quarterly to discuss statewide safety and loss prevention issues.

Safety coordinators must attend.– An alternate may be sent

in his/her place.

Section Questions

Return-to-Work (RTW) Programs

Agencies with more than 3,000 employees must have an RTW program.

Returns employees to work faster.

Accommodates functional limitations.

Division of Risk Management Responsibilities

Conduct Agency Reviews. All agencies are reviewed

within a 5 year time period. Agency reviews include

review of return-to-work, loss prevention, and safety programs.

Learning Objectives Achieved & Unit Summary

Chapter 284, Florida Statutes.

Safety Coordinators IAC on Loss

Prevention Return to Work

Programs Division of Risk

Management