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Trust’s safety committee reports no workers’ compensation claims in February; training and drills planned
Summary
The trust’s safety coordinator reported zero workers’ compensation claims in February, described recent facility visits and training topics, and announced a severe-weather drill and next safety committee meeting date.
Laura (presenting the combined safety and monthly activities report) told trustees the county had no workers’ compensation claims in February and five total claims for the current policy period, slightly down from last year’s six.
Laura summarized recent safety work: facility walk-throughs that removed trip hazards and extension cords, ergonomic consultations at the county clerk’s office in advance of voting, and the use of QR codes on risk alerts so employees can access guidance from public-health and natural-resource agencies. She also reported the safety committee completed quarterly safety incentive training modules on defensive driving, slips/trips/falls, and back-lift safety.
Nut graf: The report signaled steady safety activity and training by county staff, with preventive measures and communications (including QR-code risk alerts) intended to reduce workplace incidents ahead of upcoming operational needs such as elections.
Trustees heard that the county is planning a severe-weather drill tied to an updated protocol, and that active-assailant training and related technology improvements are underway. Laura said the next safety committee meeting is scheduled for April 9.
Ending: The board accepted routine reports and moved materials for the record; trustees did not discuss individual pending claims in open session and deferred claim-specific reporting to executive session as previously requested.
