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20th Annual 2009 Safety Kickoff
and 2008 Awards Ceremony
February 19, 2009
Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
Purpose of Today’s Meeting
• Introduce 2009 Executive Safety Committee
• Thank Safety and Claims Coordinators
• Tell You How We’re Doing
• Highlight 2009 JIF Safety Initiatives
• Introduce 2009 Safety Incentive Program
• Present 2008 Safety Incentive Awards
Thank YouFund Professionals
• Conner Strong Risk– Safety Director
• Scibal Associates– Claims Administrator
• CSG/CHN– Managed Care Provider
• AJG Risk Management Services Inc.– Administrator
WelcomeRay Townsend
Fund ChairCity of North Wildwood
Introducing the 2009 Executive Safety Committee
• Joann Cioeta, Chair, Ocean City• Jodi Kahn, Egg Harbor City • Ed Beck, Linwood City• Kimberly Hodsdon, Estell Manor• Robert Smith, Cape May City • Maryann Merlino, Waterford Township • Diane Patterson, Downe Township• Rob Flynn, West Cape May Borough• George Savastano, Sea Isle City• Lucy Samuelson, Port Republic City• John D’Agostino, Jr., D’Agostino Agency• Mike Thomas, Glenn Insurance Agency• Eugene Siracusa, Siracusa-Kauffman Agency• Tom Byrne, J. Byrne Agency • Stan Gunnison, CJ Adams
• Dave Miller, CJ Adams
2009 Safety Coordinators Terry Dolan, City of Absecon Ed Dean, Borough of Avalon Dennis McKenna, City of Brigantine William Nimohay, Borough of Buena Diane Morgan, Buena Vista Township Robert Smith, City of Cape May Joe Nietubicz, Cape May Point Hannah Nichols, Commercial Township William Collins, City of Corbin City Karen Seifrit, Deerfield Township Clarence Ryan, Dennis Township Mike Day, Downe Township Thomas Henshaw, City of Egg Harbor Dale Goodreau, Egg Harbor Township
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
2009 Safety Coordinators Kimberly Hodsdon, City of Estell Manor Paula Bradley, Borough of Folsom Raymond Farrell, Galloway Township Lisa Hedrick, Hamilton Township Chris Ballin, Town of Hammonton Anthony Strazzeri, City of Linwood Rich Hirsch, Borough of Longport Brian Marker, Lower Township Daniel Adams, City of Margate Kathy Meers, Middle Township Bob Polise, City of Millville Dawn Stollenwerk, Mullica Township Sam Barbagli, Borough of Newfield Lew Ostrander, City of North Wildwood Cindy Ruffo, City of Northfield Charlotte Moyer, City of Ocean City
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
2009 Safety Coordinators Robert Oglesby, City of Pleasantville Lucy Samuelson, City of Port Republic Eva Feeley, Sea Isle City Tom Venafro, City of Somers Point Grant Russ, Borough of Stone Harbor Vicki Vagnarelli, Upper Deerfield Twp. Jay Potter, Upper Township Thomas Klein, City of Ventnor John Knoll, Waterford Township Kate Killian, Borough of West Cape May Dorothy Tomlin, West Wildwood Borough Ronald Carroll, Weymouth Township Gordon Ball, City of Wildwood Kevin Yecco, Borough of Wildwood Crest James Gurdgiel., Borough of Woodbine
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
2009 Claims Coordinators Terry Dolan, City of Absecon Andy Bednarek, Borough of Avalon Karen Thomas, City of Brigantine Maryann Coraluzzo, Borough of Buena Cindi LoGuidice, Buena Vista Township Jean Davis, City of Cape May Constance Mahon, Boro of Cape May Point Hannah Nichols, Commercial Township Joanne Siedlecki, City of Corbin City Annette Velez, Deerfield Township Janice Kenney, Dennis Township Diane Patterson, Downe Township Lillian DeBow, City of Egg Harbor Eileen Tedesco, Egg Harbor Township
Report all claims
promptly!
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
2009 Claims Coordinators Kimberly Hodsdon, City of Estell Manor Gail A. Macera, Borough of Folsom Diane Grams, Galloway Township Mary Kelly, Hamilton Township April Boyer Maimone, Town of Hammonton Anthony Strazzeri, City of Linwood Rich Hirsch, Borough of Longport Marie Lomonaco, Lower Township Lisa McLaughlin, City of Margate Vera Kalish, Middle Township Regina Burke, City of Millville Kimberly Johnson, Mullica Township Toni Van Camp, Borough of Newfield Maureen Thall, City of North Wildwood Mary Canesi, City of Northfield
Report all claims
promptly!
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
2009 Claims Coordinators Joann Hilinski, City of Ocean City Cindy Hineline/Gayle Eaves, City of Pleasantville Lucy Samuelson, City of Port Republic Eva Feeley, Sea Isle City Carol Degrassi, City of Somers Point Jim Nicola, Borough of Stone Harbor Vicki Vagnarelli, Upper Deerfield Township Terry Smuz, Upper Township Julie Harron,City of Ventnor Anita Wilson, Waterford Township Elaine Wallace, West Cape May Dorothy Tomlin, West Wildwood Borough Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth Township Gordon Ball, City of Wildwood Janelle Holzmer, Borough of Wildwood Crest Lisa Garrison, Borough of Woodbine
Report all claims
promptly!
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
Safety Calendars
• Increase safety awareness
• Encourage safe behavior
• Post prominently in all work areas
2009 JIFJIF
Keeps the JIF safety message visible all year long!Keeps the JIF safety message visible all year long!
Safety Posters
• Lift it Right• Winter
Driving• Save Driving
Distances
Keeps the safety message visible everyday!Keeps the safety message visible everyday!
• Commit to Safety
• Prevent Slips & Falls
• Back up Safely
Warning Stickers
Please Label Please Label EachEach Fuel Depot! Fuel Depot!
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 December 31, 2009.
$138,000
What’s New…Helping Towns Help Themselves
• “Safety First” Orientation
• “101 Days of Summer”
• “Rights & Duties of a Volunteer”
Custom DVDs
Safety Incentive Program
• Copy of the 2009 Program•All of today’s slides
• Press release• and photos
will be loaded to the website
ACMJIF.ORG
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!
20th Annual 2009 Safety Kickoff
and 2008 Awards Ceremony
February 19, 2009
Atlantic 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
• Don Ruprecht, Consultant
• Lou Carey, Consultant
• Karen La Sala, Administration
• Susan Kopec, Training Mgr
ATLANTIC JIF Safety Breakfast
• Successes from 2008
• Challenges & Resources
• Noteworthy Trends
• 2008 Awards Presentation
Shared SuccessesREVISED SAFETY POLICY
• 100% of members adopted the revised 2008 Safety Policy by Resolution
• 100% of members submitted Safety Contracts and meaningful Safety Improvement Objectives on time
Shared Successes SAFETY INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
• 100 % of full year members qualified for an incentive award in 2008
• Average member score was 89%
• More members achieved “Gold” tier
• 98% of the safety monies were claimed by members and put to good use
Safety Incentive Program
SIP RESULTS
100 % of Members Qualified for SIP awards
10 Gold10 Gold15 SilverSilver
10 Bronze10 Bronze
8 Qualifiers8 QualifiersAll 43 members that were part
of the JIF for all of 2008 qualified!
10 15 10
Plus 8 QualifiersPlus 8 Qualifiers
Shared SuccessesSAFETY TRAINING
• 3,270 Atlantic JIF employees attended MSI classes during 2008 - highest utilization in the state
• More members are using the MSI Learning Management System
• More members are using the free on-line safety training resources at NJMEL.org
Regional Training Provided in 2008
• Indoor Air Quality Workshop• Safety Coordinators’ Roundtable• Seasonal Orientation• Life Guard Workshop• Police Chiefs’ Roundtable• DPW Superintendents’ Roundtable
Attendance at Regional Training Workshops rose to 85 %
Advanced Safety Leadership Program
(ASL)
• Longport hosted ASL program in January 2009• 2 day program for managers & supervisors• Participants receive 10 Mgmt CEUs• OSHA Outreach Program: “10 Hour Card”• 9 participants from ATLANTIC JIF will be
recognized for completing the full 10 hr program
Advanced Safety Leadership
Atlantic JIF – January 15& 22
Morris JIF – March 17 & 24
Monmouth / Ocean JIFs – May 8 & 15
TRICO JIF – August 11 & 18
Bergen JIF – October 20 & 27
Shared Successes Claims Reporting & Transitional Duty
• 84% of all WC claims were reported in 3 days or less
• JIF members used 78% of their Transitional Duty “Opportunity Days”
• 12 members had No Lost Time Cases!
Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate
December 31, 2008
2008 2007 2006 TOTAL LOST TIME LOST TIME LOST TIME RATE
FUND FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 2008 - 2006CENTRAL 1.41 2.43 2.27 2.03BURLINGTON 1.42 2.54 2.15 2.01MORRIS 1.63 1.95 1.95 1.83SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL 1.68 2.97 2.40 2.35NJ PUBLIC HOUSING 1.79 2.83 2.82 2.52BERGEN 1.86 2.12 2.25 2.08TRI-COUNTY 1.90 3.14 3.07 2.71CAMDEN 2.03 3.07 2.84 2.50PROF MUN MGMT 2.03 3.87 3.36 3.11MONMOUTH 2.23 2.75 2.59 2.57N.J.U.A. 2.28 2.38 2.29 2.31ATLANTIC 2.63 3.33 3.53 3.16SOUTH BERGEN 3.04 3.27 3.48 3.26OCEAN 3.19 3.49 2.92 3.20SUBURBAN ESSEX 3.42 4.27 2.71 3.46
AVERAGE 2.17 2.96 2.71 2.60
Good Trend!
An Opportunity for Improvement in 2009
Do All These Safety Activities Have an Impact on our Claims?
• Leadership & direction
• Providing a safe working environment
• Constant reinforcement of message
• Accident investigations
• Finding ways to do our work safer & more efficiently
Door Prize• And the winner is....
CLAIMS REVIEWNoteworthy Trends
Claims by Line of Coverage for Fund Years 2005 – 2008
General Liability
22%
Auto 9%
Property19%
Workers Comp50%
Workers Comp73%
Property7%
General Liability
16%
Auto 4%
Number of Occurrences Total Dollars Incurred
WC Claims by Department
Fire9%
EMS3%
All other 6%
Beach Patrol10%
Police32%
DPW40%
Police Ad Hoc Committee
• Provide direction and leadership on issues related to police participation in safety programs.
• Encourage Accreditation Process• Members of Ad Hoc Committee
– Egg Harbor Twp – Chief Catania– Hamilton – Chief McKeen– North Wildwood – Chief Matteucci– Northfield – Chief James
Police Ad Hoc Initiatives
• Transitional Duty• Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement• Accident Investigation / Driver Review Panels• Police Liability Seminars• Crossing Guard Safety Initiative
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
ACM Accredited Police Departments
Egg Harbor Twp.
Cape May
Galloway
Middle Twp
Ocean City
Stone Harbor
BrigantineHave completed the NJ Police Accreditation Program !
Atlantic JIF Departments In Process of Becoming Accredited
• Hammonton
• Longport
• Margate City
• Ventnor
• Hamilton
• Pleasantville
• Lower Township
• North Wildwood
• Wildwood Crest
• Millville
Ed.1/07
Video Resources @ NJMEL.org
• MEL Video Library: Over 600 videos - More new
titles added
• On line Videos: 15 videos that can be viewed by
members on line
• Password = “mel”
Custom Video Resourceson NJMEL.org
• “101 Days of Summer” (2008)
• Urban Driving & “Survival Driving” (2008)
• The Rights & Duties of a Volunteer in Local Government
• Safety First in All We Do
• Storm Water Management Training
• Street Smart is Street Safe (Crossing Guards)
2009 Regional Training
• Safety Coordinator R/T – Immediately following today’s breakfast
• CDL / Fleet Safety Workshop – March 31, 2009
• Safety Awareness – Bus operators – April 23, 2009
• Seasonal Orientation Tips – May 7, 2009
• Police Chief Roundtable – June 18, 2009
• DPW Superintendents’ - September 29, 2009
Safety CoordinatorNUTS & BOLTS
• Help new Safety Coordinators understand their position
• Assist existing Safety Coordinators
May 18, 2009
Kerri Brooke Caterers
Hammonton
New and RevisedMSI Classes for 2009!
Over 1300 classes in 2008 – 45 different topics
MSI registrations topped 27,000 statewide!!
• Bloodborne Pathogen Train-the-Trainer• Heavy Equipment – 7 new modules• Confined Space Entry – Permit Required• Fork Lift Certification Class• Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement• Ladder Safety / Fall Protection (revised)• CDL Reasonable Suspicion (new format)• Seasonal Public Works (Snow Plow / Leaf Vac)
Involve Supervisors in Training!
Course Run Time Adjustments
To make better use of training time
To better fit your schedules ….
• Haz Com Initial - Reduced to 2 hrs• Haz Com Refresher – 1 hr• Haz Mat Awareness – 3 hr
MSI Learning Management System
• On-line MSI class registration
• Order videos on line
• Plan & track safety training
• Record external (non-MSI) learning events• Telephone HELP Line: 1-866-661-5120
On-site Assistance AvailableOn-site Assistance Available
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
Falls17%
Plants & animals
10%"Crush Zone"
25%
Strains39%
Cuts9%
Most Frequent Types of Injuries
Critical & Fatal Crushing Injuries
2009 Safety Campaign
Each member will receive:• “Crush Zone” DVD• Tool Box Outlines• Bumper / Dash board stickers
Show Crush Zone Video
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
2009 Challenges
Find ways to stretch resources• Use on-line training resources
• Use your safety monies wisely
• Options on Regional Training sessions
• Network with other Safety Coordinators
• Ask for help….
Cutting Safety Doesn’t Pay!
• Increased Overtime Costs• Lower Employee Morale
• Lost Productivity
• Administrative Paperwork
2008 Game Plan
Review of Last Year’s SAFETY INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
What You Did to
Qualify in 2008• Signed Safety Contract
• 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
Special Recognition Awards
There were 8 nominations for
Special Recognition Awards.
Door Prize• And the winner is....
2008 Safety Incentive Program
The Results are in!
The Rewards
JIF
LEVEL SCORE % of Based
Earned
X-Small
Small Medium Large X-Large
GOLD <95% 130% $1,700 $2,250 $2,650 $3,050 $3,500
SILVER <90% 120% $1,400 $1,800 $2,200 $2,600 $3,000
BRONZE <85% 110% $1,200 $1,500 $1,900 $2,200 $2,500
QUALIFIER <75% 100% $1,000 $1,300 $1,600 $1,900 $2,200
Exceptional Performance Awards
• And the winner is....
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (82.3%)
• Upper Township (80.5%)• Avalon (80.5%)• Hammonton (74.2%)• Ocean City (74.1%)• Wildwood (73.5%)• Somers Point (68.9%)• Cape May (68.0%)
Fund Years 2005 – 2007 - As of 12/31/08
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (82.3%)
• Mullica (68.0%)• Buena (67.6%)• Buena Vista (65.9%)• Middle Township (62.4%)• Waterford (61.9%)• North Wildwood (61.7%)
Fund Years 2005 – 2007 - As of 12/31/08
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (82.3%)
• Linwood (39.9%)• Upper Deerfield (39.7%)• Woodbine (39.2%)• Wildwood Crest (38.7%)• Egg Harbor City (32.1%)• Margate (30.9%)
Fund Years 2005 – 2007 - As of 12/31/08
Beat the Three Year JIF Average Loss Ratio (82.3%)
• Estell Manor (27.0%)• Corbin City (25.0%)• Cape May Point (20.2%)• Commercial (18.1%)• Newfield (14.4%)• Folsom (0%)
Fund Years 2005 – 2007 - As of 12/31/08
Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate
December 31, 2008
2008 2007 2006 TOTAL LOST TIME LOST TIME LOST TIME RATE
FUND FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 2008 - 2006CENTRAL 1.41 2.43 2.27 2.03BURLINGTON 1.42 2.54 2.15 2.01MORRIS 1.63 1.95 1.95 1.83SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL 1.68 2.97 2.40 2.35NJ PUBLIC HOUSING 1.79 2.83 2.82 2.52BERGEN 1.86 2.12 2.25 2.08TRI-COUNTY 1.90 3.14 3.07 2.71CAMDEN 2.03 3.07 2.84 2.50PROF MUN MGMT 2.03 3.87 3.36 3.11MONMOUTH 2.23 2.75 2.59 2.57N.J.U.A. 2.28 2.38 2.29 2.31ATLANTIC 2.63 3.33 3.53 3.16SOUTH BERGEN 3.04 3.27 3.48 3.26OCEAN 3.19 3.49 2.92 3.20SUBURBAN ESSEX 3.42 4.27 2.71 3.46
AVERAGE 2.17 2.96 2.71 2.60
Great Job!
An Opportunity for Improvement in 2009
Zero Lost Time Accidentsin 2008
• Cape May Point• Commercial Twp.• Corbin City• Downe Twp.• Estell Manor
Zero Lost Time
Zero Lost Time Accidentsin 2008
Zero Lost Time
• Folsom• Newfield• West Cape May• West Wildwood• Weymouth• Woodbine
Significant Reduction in Lost Time Accident Rate• Buena Borough
– 5.88 in 2007
– 1.16 in 2008GoodJob!
• Brigantine
– 4.93 in 2007
– 0.41 in 2008
• West Wildwood
– 4.26 in 2007
– “0” in 2008
Significant Reduction in Lost Time Accident Rate• Pleasantville
– 7.34 in 2007
– 2.33 in 2008GoodJob!
• Waterford
– 7.02 in 2007
– 0.86 in 2008
• Hammonton
– 8.00 in 2007
– 1.44 in 2008
Significant Reduction in Lost Time Accident Rate
GoodJob!• Estell Manor
– 8.16 in 2007
– “0” in 2008
Best Claims Reporting Record
Buena VistaDeerfieldEstell ManorMullicaNewfield
BEST
All Claims Reported in Less than 3 Days!
Best Claims Reporting Record
PleasantvilleWaterfordWest WildwoodWeymouthWoodbine
BEST
All Claims Reported in Less than 3 Days!
Modified DutyWork Days Used
100% of Available Days Used!
• Deerfield Township
• Egg Harbor City
• Hamilton Township
• Hammonton
• Linwood City
• Longport Borough
Modified DutyWork Days Used
• Middle Township
• Mullica Township
• Margate City
• Northfield City
• Pleasantville City
• Somers Point City
• Waterford Township
100% of Available Days Used!
Door PrizeAnd the winner is....
Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch!Hank
Kolakowski
Linwood:
Ed Beck, Linwood Fund Commissioner nominated:
Hank Kolakowski & the DPW 702 days without a Lost Time accident “copious hours of training" and “strong reinforcement of safety practices"
Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch! DougFord
North Wildwood:
Ray Townsend, on behalf of the Safety Committee nominated:
Doug Ford and Bldg. & Grounds Dept Implementing the daily inspection program, keeping a log of repairs
and general maintenance, resulting in successful defense of boardwalk claims.
Special Recognition Award Winners
Recognition Plaque plus Lunch! Bob Ogourec
Ocean City:
Nominated by Joann Cioeta, on behalf of the Safety Committee for:
CharlieBowman
Pulling together speakers, format and agenda for the Lifeguard Symposium and extensive help to the JIF in preparing for the seasonal
orientation video: “101 Days of Summer”
Bob Ogourec & Charlie Bowman
2008 Special Recognition Award Honorable Mentions
Keep Up the Good Work!
•Cape May Point: Constance Mahon Seasonal employee handbook & orientation
•Pleasantville: Recreation DepartmentDevelopment of employee exercise program
•Pleasantville: Police DepartmentTown Hall meetings, positive press coverage
•Sea Isle City: Patricia Allen, Beach Dept“TLC” and keeping Beach tag checkers safe
•West Cape May: Public WorksExtraordinary safety efforts
Advanced Safety Leadership
• Dale Goodreau, Egg Harbor Twp
• Richard Hirsch, Longport
• Kim Hodsdon, Estell Manor
• Paul Suhr, Egg Harbor Twp
• Keith Foster, Egg Harbor Twp
• Bill Trinkle, Longport
• Ronald Carroll, Weymouth
• Amy Strawder, Longport
• Chris Berenotto, Longport
2008 SIP Qualifiers
• Absecon
• Deerfield Twp
• Newfield
• Hammonton
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Qualifiers
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
• Wildwood
• Somers Point
• Upper Deerfield
• Dennis Twp.
2008 SIP Bronze Award Winners
• Cape May Point
• Sea Isle City
• Stone Harbor
• Upper Twp.
• Cape May City
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Bronze Award Winners
• Mullica
• Brigantine
• Folsom
• West Cape May
• Wildwood Crest
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Silver Award Winners
• North Wildwood
• Buena Vista
• Ventnor
• West Wildwood
• MillvilleMembers will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Silver Award Winners
• Weymouth
• Avalon
• Buena Borough
• Commercial
• LinwoodMembers will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Silver Award Winners
• Middle Twp
• Northfield
• Waterford
• Egg Harbor City
• Ocean CityMembers will receive notification of their awards by mail
2008 SIP Gold Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
Egg Harbor Twp
Longport
Lower Twp
Margate
2008 SIP Gold Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
Hamilton
Estell Manor
Woodbine
2008 SIP Gold “100%” Award Winners
Members will receive notification of their awards by mail
Corbin City
Galloway
Pleasantville
New Kids on the Block
Downe Township & Port Republic
2009 Safety Incentive Program
Good Luck!!!