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COUNTY COMMENT %u2022 April 2025 11of programs that are readily available to you. Most importantly, make safety first in all that you do and be proactive in providing a safe workplace for your employees and to avoid being cited for negative findings following your next workplace inspection by KDOL.For more information on public or state work sector services available to your county by KDOL, click here to visit their website or contact their office by phone at (785) 296-4386 or by email at KDOL.IndSafetyHealth@ks.gov. Also, you should work closely with your county%u2019s workers compensation insurance provider on any safety programs that you wish to implement for your department or agency. They are staffed with professionals to help you and have standardized templates, procedures and training programs available for your use. Visit KWORCC%u2019s website here to view examples of the training resources available for Kansas county members.If you have an interest in a particular topic, feel free to let me know. If it%u2019s a relevant topic with broad interest, as I would be open to doing research and writing an article for this monthly column. Please feel free to reach out to me by email at lutz@kansascounties.orgor by phone at (316) 322-5165. nKCAMP is a member-owned risk retention pool providing property and liability coverage to 75 of Kansas%u2019 105 counties. Formed in 1991 as an alternative to commercial insurance, KCAMP offers broad coverage at low stable rates.Membership in KCAMP includes risk management services such as human resources consulting, legal advice, model policies, risk management grants and tuition reimbursement.Contact us to find out why nearly 3 out of 4 Kansas counties have chosen KCAMP over commercial insurance.David Luke, Administrator/CEOdavidluke@kcamp.org(800) 240-9828www.kcamp.org GGiAOvcWoCHOICE%u00a9 2016, Foley Industries All rights reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, %u201cCaterpillar Yellow,%u201d the %u201cPower Edge%u201d trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com www.caterpillar.com FoleyEQ.comTHE NUMBERS ADD UP TO VALUE.ANYONE CAN SELLYOU A MACHINE.The real value is seen in the people, processes and services that maximize the uptime and revenue-generating productivity of those machines for your operation. If you%u2019ve never had this conversation with your Foley Machine Sales and Product Support rep, it%u2019s time.FoleyEq-326E.indd 1 8/12/16 10:28 AMContaBenefi11221LeawoPhoneBukatKansaTrust! accesresoutheir sEmploMedicadminHealtHR HeFSA, HCOUNTY COMMENT 4 you can take home.are also workoffering moreExhibition. We want to thspecial thankconference exFoley EquipmShowcase & Johnson CouI enjoyedExhibitionnice to vito rush ofthe openspoke rigmarketin%u2013 AttendeeWorkers Compensation Insurance,By Kansas Counties, For Kansas CountiesWhat does KWORCC provide for counties?%u2022 Safety training &certification%u2022 Stable premiums%u2022 Trustees are countyofficials%u2022 Trustees elected bycounties%u2022 Trustees overseeoperations%u2022 Quarterly reports tomembers%u2022 Best claims practices%u2022 Periodic safetyinspections%u2022 Combined purchasingpower%u2022 Owned by countiesWorkers compensation insurance exclusively for Kansas counties since 1992.www.kworcc.com 1-877-357-1069 12SAFETYTRAININGAt the end of the day, our goal is for allKansas workers to return home safely.Employer TestimonialsInformation and Scheduling\ the first time, we hosted our OSHA training on-site,and Tim ensured the schedule was carefully planned toavoid any downtime for our maintenance department atour large facility. Tim%u2019s engaging and effective teachingstyle made the training enjoyable for everyone. I highlyrecommend choosing Tim and KDOL for your trainingneeds.\Marlys Shomber-Jones, Safety Coordinator PSHTC%u201cThe flexibility offered by The Kansas Department of Laborfor their 30-hour class is incredibly beneficial, and the factthat it%u2019s completely free for employers is a significantadvantage in today%u2019s economic landscape. The instructor,Tim, brought a wealth of knowledge and engagement,ensuring that the training was both enlightening andenjoyable for all participants.%u201d Amanda Solt, Chief Accounting Administrator Finn-Kool Inc%u201cFor the past several years Tim has taught all of theEllsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) Maintenance staff andPrivate Industries staff OSHA 10 classes. Due to Tim%u2019steaching and leadership, the number of injuries at ECF hasdropped and all staff are looking at safety protocols morediligently and are working safer. We will gladly have Timteach this class each year!%u201dJeff Florian, Safety and Health SpecialistEllsworth Correctional Facility%u201cWe had Tim teach the 10-hour OSHA course at our facilityover the last several years. He is an excellent instructor, andhis knowledge of OSHA is superb. His expertise in SafetyAwareness training has helped our team enormously be moreaware of the hazards in the workplace. Safety is a #1concern, even our owner took the class!%u201dJames Abraham, Safety Director\ is an excellent trainer/source if you have anyquestions weeks or even months after the class reach out.Tim knows his stuff when it comes to safety and health. Thebest thing about having Tim as a trainer was that hehelped customize the class to hit topics that reflected thebusiness.\Jesse Correll, Safety Specialist, Reser's Fine Foods INC.If you are a small business, public or state entityemployer, looking to improve your workplacesafety and are interested in no-cost training foryour employees, please contact:Tim Cruz, Safety Training Coordinator620-287-6546tim.cruz@ks.govdol.ks.gov/ish401 SW Topeka BlvdTopeka, KS 66603dol.ks.govK-ISH 405 (01-25)