A Safety and Liability Expo will be held at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The Expo is sponsored
by the Risk Pool for the benefit of all TML-IRP member entities and their employees.

Members are encouraged to send employees from all departments as well as Public Officials, Managers, Directors, and Supervisors.


To download a .PDF (Adobe Acrobat) brochure for the
Safety & Liability Expo, Please click HERE.

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FORMAT:
The workshop includes 20+ morning and afternoon breakout sessions in areas that represent current loss trends; general information segments; and numerous safety and liability related activities that will (1) demonstrate quality problem solutions and services available to all departments, (2) assist members in their
quest to reduce losses, and (3) protect employees, the public, as well as their assets.


CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS:
Continuing Education Hours are available for TCLEOSE, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Track B credit through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and/or State Firemen’s & Fire Marshall Association.


RESERVATIONS:
There is NO Cost to Attend! However, you must register with Nancy Vachon or Angela Fontenot at TML-IRP no later than Friday, March 19, 2004. Return
the attached registration form by mail or FAX to (512) 491-2388. You may also register online at www.tmlirp.org.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hotel accommodations are available at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites located at 984 W. Highway 287 Bypass in Waxahachie, Texas.
(2 miles from Civic Center) Call (972) 938-3300 for reservations.


Holiday Inn Select located at 1515 North Beckley in DeSoto, Texas.
Call (972) 224-9100 for reservations.


Holiday Inn Express located at 1505 Hillview Drive in Hillsboro, Texas.
Call (254) 582-0220 for reservations.

MEALS:
A Continental Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided throughout the day.


PRIZE TICKETS:
A prize drawing ticket will be earned for EACH breakout session and/or activity you attend. More participation means more chances to WIN. Drawings will be conducted before lunch and at the end of the day.

Schedule of Events

8:00 - 8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast

Welcome
Les Horne,
Manager of Loss Prevention

8:30 - 9:15
Special Session
Mayors, City Managers, Elected Officials, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Public Works
Directors, Human Resource Directors, Housing Authority Executive Directors, Chief Appraisers, and Utility Presidents and Vice Presidents

8:30 - 9:15
Training
• Accident Investigation & Behavioral Principles
• Back Injury Prevention
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Establishing an Effective Safety Program
• Liability & Safety for Parks &.Rec Activities
• Safety Issues Affecting.Public Works & Utilities
• Safety Issues Facing Fire & EMS Personnel
• Survival Skills for Law Enforcement

9:15 - 9:30
Break

9:30 - 10:15
Training
• Accident Investigation & Behavioral Principles
• Back Injury Prevention
Driving Exercise - Fire
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Establishing an Effective Safety Program
• Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Liability & Safety for Parks & Rec Activities
• How Claims Affect the Cost of Coverage
• Public Works & Utilities Driving

10:15 - 10:30
Break

10:30 - 11:15
Training
• Back Injury Prevention
Driving Exercise - Public Works
• Establishing an Effective Safety Program
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Awareness
• Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Liability & Safety for Parks & Rec Activities
• Preventing, Reporting, & Investigating Workers’.Compensation Claims
• Supervisors & Safety
• How to Successfully Handle Liability & Property Claims & Lawsuits

11:15 - 11:30
Prize Drawings

11:30 - 12:30
Lunch

12:30 - 1:15
Special Session
Les Horne
Mayors, City Managers, Elected Officials, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Public Works Directors, Human Resource Directors, Housing Authority Executive Directors, Chief Appraisers, and Utility Presidents and Vice Presidents

12:30 - 1:15
Training
• Back Injury Prevention (2 sessions)
Driving Exercise - Law Enforcement
• Lifeguard Supervisor Training
• Preventing, Reporting, & Investigating Workers’ Compensation Claims
• Fire & EMS Emergency Vehicle Response
• Supervisors & Safety
• Work Zone Safety

1:15 - 1:30
Break

1:30 - 2:15
Training
• Accident Investigation & Behavioral Principles
• Back Injury Prevention (2 sessions)
Driving Exercise - Fire
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Lifeguard Supervisor Training
• Recognizing & Preventing Workplace Violence
• How Claims Affect the Cost of Coverage
• Trends & Issues Affecting Property Losses

2:15 - 2:30
Break

2:30 - 3:15
Training
• Accident Investigation & Behavioral Principles
• Back Injury Prevention
• Confined Space Entry Safety Awareness
Driving Exercise - Law Enforcement
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Establishing an Effective Safety Program
• How to Successfully Handle Liability & Property Claims & Lawsuits
• Liability & Safety for Parks & Rec Activities
• Safety Issues Affecting Public Works & Utilities

3:15 - 4:00
Prize Drawings & Closing


Visit with Department
Representatives from


Loss Prevention
Field Services
Underwriting
Property & Liability
Workers’ Compensation

Activities


Computer Interactive Training

Driving Exercises - Fire, Public Works,
& Law Enforcement

See the Affects Drugs & Alcohol
Have in the Workplace

Ergonomics Setup

Fire Extinguisher Demonstration

Hands-On Accident Investigation

Material Storage

Personal Protective Equipment

Vehicle Inspection

Videos, TML-Internet, Training Registration,
and General Information

Work Zone / Working on the Roadway

Activities will be held throughout the day.

To register on-line, please email:
Nancy Vachon or
Angela Fontenot
and include the following information:

Entity (City), Your Telephone Number, the Name(s) of Attendees and Their Titles.

You can also contact the Loss Prevention Department and Register by Telephone or Fax:
(512) 491-2300 (Phone) or (512) 4912388 (Fax)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 149194, Austin, TX 78714-9194

 

Directions to the
Waxahachie Civic Center:


FROM DALLAS: I-35 South, Exit 287 Bypass South. Stay on 287 Bypass Service Road. Turn right on Sam George Drive.
Turn right on John Arden.

FROM WACO: I-35 North, Exit 287 Bypass South. Turn right into Civic Center.

FROM ENNIS: Take 287 West, Exit I-35, then take 287 South. Stay on 287 Bypass East Service Road. Turn right on Sam George Drive. Turn right on John Arden.

FROM FT. WORTH: 287 South. Take I-35 exit, stay on 287 Bypass Service Road. Turn right on Sam George Drive. Turn right on John Arden.

2000 Civic Center Lane,
Waxahachie, TX 75168
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