HomeMy WebLinkAbout#12 Safety Incentive Award FY2023 AGENDA ITEM #12
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MEETING DATE: January 17, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Jillian Steward, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Approving the Safety Incentive Award for FY23.
APPROVED BY.
Brian C. Wright, General Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the FY24 Safety Incentive Award in the amount of $300 to each District
employee with no lost-time accident(s) in FY23.
BACKGROUND:
To promote the District's Core Value of Safety and organizational culture, the Board
has historically awarded a safety incentive to employees. From 2014-2017, the District
awarded those employees who did not have a lost-time accident an incentive in the
amount of $250 each year. Since 2020, the District has awarded those employees who
did not have a lost-time accident in the previous FY an incentive in the amount of $300.
Since 2008, the District has had thirteen lost time accidents, which is truly remarkable.
The District's commitment to safety as our number one Core Value is highly dependent
upon our employees living the safety culture and diligent application of safe
practices. Regular trainings facilitated by internal staff and industry experts, tailgate
meetings, and regular review of"near misses" and incident reports is part of the
program to keep safe work practices a priority during the work day.
ANALYSIS AND BODY:
The District's goal and incentive program of no lost-time injuries has been effective for
many years. In 2023, we have accomplished this goal. With the District's over 147,000
work hours (average of 77 employees, working an average of 1920 hours FY23), there
was no lost time injury. Acknowledging safe behavior and practices is an effective way
of promoting and maintaining our successful safety culture.
Staff is proposing to continue with the goal of no lost-time injuries or accidents, and
award employees for reaching this goal. With the help of the District's Safety
Committee, the District proposes that each employee reaching this goal receive a $300
incentive for FY24.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
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District Code 1 .05.020 Objectives:
2. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
District Code 1 .05.030 Goals:
5. Developing an inclusive culture drives organizational integration and success.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the FY24 Safety Incentive Award will not exceed $22,150. 71 employees
were eligible for the entire $300 safety incentive, and another 6 employees were eligible
for prorated safety incentives based on their 2023 hire date. This is a budgeted
expense in the FY24 Board approved budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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