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Risk Management
Role of Risk Management
The role of Risk Management is to provide oversight of property, liability and workers' compensation protection, safety programs and a comprehensive benefits package to protect the county, its citizens and employees from financial exposure.
Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization’s capital and earnings. These threats, or risks, could stem from a variety of sources, including financial uncertainty, legal liabilities, strategic management errors, accidents, and natural disasters.
Insurance
One of the ways to handle risk is through insurance. Camden County has numerous insurance policies to protect against loss and unnecessary cost to the taxpayer. Some examples are:
- Property / Inland Marine (This is our physical property, excluding automobile);
- General Liability;
- Law Enforcement Liability;
- Business Automobile;
- Cyber Liability;
- Crime;
- Excess Workers Compensation;
- Medical Professional Liability; and
- Employee Practices Liability.
Mitigation
Training
Camden County holds quarterly safety committee meetings that focus on occurring loss trends and suggestions from employees. Examples include the Employee Boot Program and Defensive Driving Training.
Safety Committee
- Publish an Employee Safety Handbook
- Review accident reports and loss trends
- Monitor and recommend methods of complying with State and Federal regulations
- Share ideas and information
Safety Culture
- Responsibility and accountability
- Regular training and proper techniques
- Management training and ensuring safety equipment is available and used
- Reward safe workers
Inspection Report of All Incidents
- Interviews and pictures
- Ensure issues are documented and resolved
Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is an accident insurance program paid by the employer which provides the employee with medical, rehabilitation and income benefits if they are injured on the job. These benefits are provided to help the employee return to work. It also provides benefits to dependents if an employee should die as a result of a job related injury.
Camden County is self insured for Workers Compensation. Financially stable organizations can save huge amounts compared to fully insured insurance premiums. Education and training are drivers of cost savings.
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Camden County Rescinds Island Evacuation
Camden County was fortunate to receive less than the forecasted, potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. At this time, Camden County is no longer under any watches, warnings, or advisories. The evacuation for Zone A has been rescinded. Read on... -
Public Notice: Government Offices & Schools Extend Closure to Thursday
Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, along with Camden County Schools, jointly agreed to extend the closure all local government offices and schools Thursday, August 31, 2023. Read on...
Contact Us
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Lance Landress
Safety & Risk Manager
EmailPhysical Addres
200 East 4th Street
Woodbine, GA 31569Mailing Address
P.O. Box 99
Woodbine, GA 31569912-510-5878
Fax: 912-576-3214
Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.