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Healthy
Lifestyles
CITY OF BRYAN, RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
(Bryan, Texas)
In 2007, the “Healthy Lifestyles” wellness program
was implemented for all benefit-eligible City of Bryan employees.Prior
to its introduction, only 11 percent of employees participated
in the city’s free
Health Risk Assessments. In 2008, complimentary Health Risk Assessments
were paired with health premium discounts incentives of $30 per
month; participation rose to 88 percent. The following year, participation
increased again. This comprehensive program is now a vital part
of the city’s
Employee Benefit package — approximately 897 employees (95
percent) participate and all identified risk-factor areas have
decreased (except one, which remains the same).
From Post-Incident Investigation to Targeted Risk Mitigation
CITY OF IRVING, BENEFITS & RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE
(Irving,
Texas)
In March 2008, the City of Irving formed a Citywide Safety Review
Committee in support of the city’s Strategic Plan Goal 8.13 “to
mitigate organizational risks.” Facilitated by Risk Management
and consisting of directors from the key field operations departments — Police,
Fire, Parks & Building Maintenance, Solid Waste Services, Intergovernmental
Services, and Water Utilities — the committee meets monthly
to review reports of injuries and preventable vehicle accidents,
and informational input from employees and supervisors is presented.
The City’s
Injury and Vehicle Incident report forms were revised, to provide
more focus on post-incident investigation and preventative actions;
and a Post-Incident Investigation training class was developed
for supervisors, crew leaders, and other employees. By the end
of September 2009, RMIS
data indicated a 39 percent reduction in injuries caused by lifting,
crane-reaching, and body mechanics.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing –
Officer’s
Fitness and Physical Ability
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Round Rock, Texas)
The City of Round Rock’s Risk Management Department and the
RRPD cooperated to establish a multi-phase approach to assure officer
fitness
and physical abilities. The success of this program is reflected
in its participation rate: 100 percent of officers and 98 percent
of civilians,
who have passed the Standard Physical Abilities Test. Program components
measure everything from manual dexterity demands to written communications,
and all phases of officer duties in between. Support of this program
is partly due to the mutual responsibility of each person involved
to reach the fitness and physical ability goals and support the
health, safety and well being of other officers.
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