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The Role of Loss Control in Risk Management

The Role of Loss Control in Risk Management. Doug Iwanaga, M.S., CIH Loss Control Specialist Loss Control and Prevention Unit Risk Management Branch Chief Executive Office (213) 637-1856 diwanaga@ceo.lacounty.gov. Introduction. Risk Management Branch Chief Executive Office

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The Role of Loss Control in Risk Management

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  1. The Role of Loss Control in Risk Management Doug Iwanaga, M.S., CIH Loss Control Specialist Loss Control and Prevention Unit Risk Management Branch Chief Executive Office (213) 637-1856 diwanaga@ceo.lacounty.gov

  2. Introduction Risk Management Branch Chief Executive Office MISSION STATEMEMT To closely work with departments to evaluate significant Countywide risks, hazards, and exposures; develop and implement risk management methodologies to fund, minimize, or eliminate loss; and, advise the Board of Supervisors and departments of risk control strategies to mitigate unanticipated financial losses.

  3. Introduction

  4. History of Loss Control and Prevention Program • Created in 1969 as Environmental Health Services when County became self-insured. • Consulted with departments on general health and safety issues • Cal/OSHA compliance

  5. History of Loss Control and Prevention Program • Risk Management Branch created in 2002 • County Risk Manager – Rocky Armfield • Change in name and LCP mission

  6. Current LCP Program Two operational areas: • Risk Management • Health and Safety

  7. Operational Areas • Risk Management • Develop Risk and Needs Assessments • Analyze workers’ compensation (GenIRIS) and liability (RMIS) data • Verify completion of Corrective Action Plans • Identify cost drivers • Support department risk reduction and risk management efforts

  8. Overview of Risk Costs County of Los Angeles Total Cost Paid – All Claims FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09

  9. Overview of Risk Costs County of Los Angeles Percentage of Total Cost Paid by Claim Type FY 2008-09

  10. Overview of Risk Costs County of Los Angeles Total Number of Claims Filed by Claim Type FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09

  11. Overview of Risk Costs County of Los Angeles Total Number of Claims Filed by Claim Type FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09

  12. Operational Areas • Health and Safety • Cal/OSHA compliance assistance • Evaluations of health and safety concerns • Safety and health training • Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping training • Joint Labor/Management Committee on Office Ergonomics

  13. Bridging the Gap • Exchange of information between safety and RTW • Accident investigations • Trend analysis • Workers’ comp claim reviews • 5020s • Cal/OSHA Form 300 • Medical restrictions

  14. Current risk management initiatives • Department head MAPP goals • LERC – Legal Exposure Reduction Committee • RECAP – Risk Exposure Cost Avoidance Plan

  15. LCP Resources • Loss Control and Prevention Program • Steve NyBlom, Manager, (213) 738-2214 • Donna Stine, Secretary, (213) 738-2269 • Doug Iwanaga, (213) 637-1856 • Roberto Chavez, (213) 351-6433 • Maria Hoyos-Moya, (213) 351-6404 • Gev Kazanchyan, (213) 351-6408 • Lily Hang, (213) 351-6406 • Robert Wong, (213) 738-2505

  16. LCP Resources • Workers’ Compensation • Alex Rossi, Manager, (213) 738-2154 • Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)/Summary Corrective Action Plans (SCAPs) • John Sterritt, Risk Management Inspector General (213) 351-5357 • Insurance • Delta Uyenoyama, Manager, (213) 351-5362 • Liability Claims • Karen Givens, Claims Management, (213) 351-5477

  17. LCP Resources • Risk Management intranet website: http://riskmanagement.mylacounty.info • Cal/OSHA website: http://www.dir.ca.gov • Cal-OSHA Reporter: http://cal-osha.com

  18. Questions? Comments?

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