RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Risk Management to execute a contract with TCS Risk Management Services in an amount not to exceed $220,000 to administer a county-wide ergonomic program for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs for administration of the ergonomic program will be paid from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BACKGROUND:
TCS Risk Management Services provides review and administration of ergonomic programs; employee ergonomic evaluations; installation of ergonomic equipment; discount pricing for equipment; training and coordination with departments; timely delivery of ergonomic evaluations and equipment to prevent or reduce the level of injuries sustained by employees. The results are savings in workers' compensation claims.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The program, including the ergonomics laboratory and equipment, will not be available to meet the County's needs and satisfy current regulations.
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