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Pulaski County workers earn gold safety award; insurer presents banner for road and bridge shop
Summary
At the Sept. 23 Quorum Court meeting, a representative of Gallagher Insurance, contracted through the Association of Arkansas Counties, presented Pulaski County with a gold workers' compensation safety award after the county reported a roughly 17% loss ratio for 2024.
Pulaski County officials on Sept. 23 accepted a gold workers' compensation safety award from Matt Bradshaw of Gallagher Insurance, which contracts with the Association of Arkansas Counties to provide loss-control services for Arkansas counties.
Bradshaw told the Quorum Court that Pulaski County’s 2024 loss ratio was about 17 percent, earning the county a gold award for staying below the 20 percent threshold. He said counties that exceed a 50 percent loss ratio or participate in certain hazardous-employee programs are not eligible for the award. "Congratulations to all the people that made this happen," Bradshaw said, adding, "But the biggest thing is nobody gets hurt at the end of the day." The remarks and figures were presented during the meeting's opening remarks before the court moved into formal business.
Bradshaw also brought a banner for the county's road and bridge staff and asked that employees sign it at their shop so the county can display the recognition in the future. The county judge (name not specified on the record) accepted the award on behalf of county employees and thanked supervisors for their work to keep employees safe.
The presentation emphasized both the financial and human benefits of safety performance: Bradshaw noted lower premium impact when loss ratios are low and emphasized preventing injuries. He also offered ongoing support, saying he visits county crews in the field and is available by contact card.
No additional details about the award's administration, the exact dollar value of any premium reduction, or the identity of all county supervisors involved were provided in the meeting transcript.
