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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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