Loss Preventon Programs

Chemical safety training to assist County’s comply with OSHA’s Haz Com requirements
OSHA Haz Com Standard 1910.1200 requires employers to provide employees with information and training on the hazardous chemicals in the work area. Employees must receive training at the time of initial assignment, reassignment, or whenever a new hazardous chemical is introduced into the work area.

Bloodborne Pathogens

1 ½ hour course

Training to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
OSHA Occupational Exposure to BBP Standard 1910.1030 requires employers to train employees having an occupational exposure to BBP annually and when BBP procedures or tasks change.

Defensive Driving

National Safety Council Program

DDC 6

6 hour course

Limit of 25 students per class

DDC 4

4 hour course

Refresher course
Limit 25 students per class

Lifting Safety

1 ½ hour course

Training is intended to educate employees on proper lifting techniques and reduce the County’s exposure to lifting and materials handing injuries.

Ergonomics

1 ½ hour course

Training intended to eliminate or minimize work related musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.

General Safety

1 ½ hour course

Training on general safety techniques and practices in the workplace.

Mail Handling Procedures

1 ½ hour course

In light of 911 and the subsequent anthrax scare, training addresses safety procedures for employees handling mail.

First Aid/CPR

National Safety Council Program

8 hour course

Limit of 10-12 students per class

Work Zone Safety (TCP’s and Flagging)

2-4 hour class

Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Prevention

2 hour course

Training focuses on prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Supervisor Training

2 hour course

Supervisors learn the direct and indirect cost of risk to their operations, as well as supervisor responsibilities as they relate to safety and loss prevention.

Tactical Risk Management for Law Enforcement

4 hour course

Employees, supervisors, and managers learn the complex relationship between law enforcement and risk management. The course focuses on reducing tort claims and training for high-risk, low-frequency events.

Workplace Violence

2 hour course

Training intended to teach employees, supervisors, and managers techniques to minimize workplace violence incidents.

:: Vehicle Accident Program

For more information on the Vehicle Accident Program that was featured during the 2006 Midwinter Conference.

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:: Loss Prevention Staff

The Insurance Authority Loss Prevention staff consists of four highly qualified professionals with over 86 years of diverse experience in administration, safety, loss prevention, risk control, and education, and over 5,000 hours of advanced training in safety, loss prevention and related subjects.

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:: Video Library

The Insurance Authority offers over 300 risk control videos including many topics involving animal control, detention, driving safety, fire safety, general safety, human resources, law enforcement, loss prevention, management, Road Safety.

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:: Risk Assessments and Other Resources

The Insurance Authority uses risk matrix processes to evaluate the severity, frequency and probability of risk.

The Insurance Authority has cultivated a myriad of loss prevention contacts and resources in virtually every discipline including New Mexico Corrections, DPS, NM EMS Bureau, NM EID, NM Fire Marshal’s Officer, to name just a few.

If you would like additional information, please inquire about NMAC's Loss Prevention services at: losspreventioninquiry@nmcounties.org.