Kerr County receives award for providing workplace safety

Kerr County was one of only 12 TAC RMP members statewide to receive recognition for being one of the safest employers among county governments throughout the Lone Star State. The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) Excellence in Safety Award recognizes counties for their high levels of involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling workers’ compensation claims.

In order to qualify for the award, the county had to be a participant in the TAC RMP’s Workers’ Compensation Program, have a safety program or accident prevention plan and have an active safety committee. TAC RMP has provided counties with protection against risks and liabilities for 48 years, and helps Texas counties promote safety and save tax dollars, according to Kerr County Human Resources Director Jennifer Doss.

“Through its commitment to safe practices among county employees, Kerr County works to reduce employee injuries and obtain substantial savings for taxpayers by minimizing workers’ compensation costs,” said Jody Seaborn, the senior media relations strategist representing TAC RMP.