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!!!