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Safety Coordinator Training 101:The Basics . State of Florida Loss Prevention Program. Course Outline. Section 284.50, Florida Statutes Agency insurance c overage S afety coordinator appointment process R equirements of a safety coordinator Interagency Advisory Council
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Safety CoordinatorTraining 101:The Basics State of Florida Loss 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 Appointment • Each 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
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.
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