Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item # 4



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 4, 2005



Agenda Report # 4



TO: Mayor and Council



SUBJECT: Associated County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Group Self

Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (GSIWCF) - Safety Incentive Program



INITIATED: Human Resources Department

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Recommendation: Approval is requested of a resolution supporting Columbus

Consolidated Government participation in The Associated County Commissioners of

Georgia (ACCG) Group Self Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (GSIWCF) -

Safety Incentive Program.



Background: The Associated County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) provides

Workers? Compensation claims management services to the Columbus Consolidated

Government and offers a discount of 7.5% if the Columbus Consolidated

Government will meet the requirements of the program.



Analysis: The Columbus Consolidated Government satisfies the requirements of

The Associated County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Group Self Insurance

Workers' Compensation Fund (GSIWCF)'s Safety Incentive Program, except for the

completion of one training program by Clyde Rankin our Safety Coordinator. The

training is scheduled for February 2005 and The Associated County Commissioners

of Georgia (ACCG) Insurance Programs Manager David Uhlman approved Columbus

Consolidated Government participation with the condition that Mr. Rankin

attends the required training. Program requirements include:

1. Appointment and training of a Safety Coordinator.

2. Safety meetings and self-inspections to identify safety hazards.

3. Implementing safety rules and providing safety training.

4. Reviewing/investigating all accidents for causes and recommending prevention

improvements.

5. Providing modified or transitional limited duty to injured employees during

their recovery period.

6. Post all employee notices required by Georgia law.

7. Complete a post offer of employment medical inquiry for each new employee.

8. Implement a drug free workplace program.

9. Respond to safety recommendations following Local Government Risk Management

Services (LGRMS) loss control visits.



A copy of the complete program requirements is attached.



Financial Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government will obtain a

7.5% discount on claims management services by participating in the program.

For calendar year 2005 this will save the Columbus Consolidated Government

$34,488.



Legal: The Council must approve a resolution confirming commitment to and

compliance with the program.



Recommendation/Actions: Human Resources recommends approval of this resolution.