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Safety and Loss Control Services

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On-Site Assistance
The following activities are typical services we provide our pool members.

  • Meetings and presentations with elected officials/department heads to establish support for program
  • Walk-Through Surveys and Hazard Identification
  • Safety Program/Policy Reviews
  • Accident Review and Analysis
  • Goal Setting and Action Planning
On-Site Training
Training from TAC is targeted primarily at the staff of member entities who administer the safety/loss control programs, however, for those members with limited resources, we can provide some direct training to employee. Topics TAC generally trains on include:
  • Loss Control Committee Training
  • Accident Investigation
  • Hazard Communication
  • Back Injury Prevention
  • Hazard Identification and Inspections
  • Ergonomics and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Safety for Supervisors

Other Technical Assistance and Services
Other services offered through our safety representatives include:

  • Assistance with policies
  • General assistance with regulatory issues regarding safety & liabilities
  • Consulting on safety operations, technical information, etc.
  • Free safety video loan library for pool members.

Special Services Available (if needed) Regulatory Assistance

  • Free assistance as a "Professional Safety Source" in the event the County is involved in "Extra Hazardous Employer" situations with the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
  • Free assistance with "Hazard Communication Program" as enforced by the Texas Department of Health.

Special Technical Assistance

  • Workplace Ergonomic Evaluations
  • Indoor Air Quality Evaluations
  • Industrial Hygiene assistance such as basic level air contaminant sampling and noise sampling surveys
  • Driving simulator training program - If high losses are identified in the area of vehicle accidents, TAC may opt to use this program enhance the ability of drivers in making proper decisions during driving operations

Loss Control Resources and Educational Opportunities

  • Regional Loss Control Workshops held annually in approximately 16 locations throughout Texas
  • Regional Law Enforcement Workshops are provided throughout Texas and usually deal with liability and operational issues regarding your law enforcement agency or jail.
  • County Management Institute - TAC's three day professional development conference for county officials and employees
  • TAC Safety, Law Enforcement, and Personnel Video Loan Library - See TAC Safety Resource Catalog. This includes payroll envelope stuffers, safety posters, and other information. Starting in year 2000, selected videos will be approved for TCLEOSE training hours for Law Enforcement

 CIRA

Visit the County Information Resources Agency websiteto learn more about the benefits CIRA can offer your county.


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