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July 7-August 6, 2009

Presented by the Texas Association of Counties

Educational Co-Sponsor: Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin

Overview

This workshop will discuss three critical elements of a successful safety program including analysis, education and training and accident investigation. The purpose of this program is to provide the participant with tools necessary to perform a comprehensive evaluation of data. We will also include a discussion of accident investigation techniques to identify cause factors, so corrective actions can be taken to prevent recurrence. 

Objectives

Upon completion of this class the participants should be able to:

• Recognize the most common injury trends in the TAC Risk Management Pool.

• Perform a trend analysis using loss run data

• Recognize adult styles of learning and methods of training

• Develop a training plan, utilizing trends identified during the analysis process, for their organization

• Conduct an accident investigation using a seven step process

• Identify the importance of preserving evidence during an investigation

• Learn effective techniques and guidelines for interviewing potential witnesses 

• Describe the current status of the Political Subdivision Workers’ Compensation Alliance (PSWCA) for employee care

• Understand the process of nominating a doctor to the network Alliance

Desired Outcomes
Participants will use information in the workshop to enhance their safety program efforts.

Who Should Attend?

The 2009 Loss Control Regional Workshops address the educational needs of officials, supervisors and staff. Those who would benefit by their attendance would include:

• County Commissioners
• Judges
• Tax assessor-collectors
• Attorneys
• Treasurers
• Auditors
• Purchasing Agents
• Justice of the Peace
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Sheriffs
• Loss Control Coordinators
• Risk Managers

These workshops are free for county employees.

Online registration is now closed for all sessions. Registration will be available on site at all locations except for Corpus Christi.