PERIOD REPORT
DATE: January 27, 2025 Report No. ADM-25-006
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Vicki Gannon, Director of Human Resources & Community Relations
SUBJECT:TITLEHuman Resources & Community Relations - 2024 3rd Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Human Resources & Community Relations department from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 .
1. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety Manager:
* Managed all active WorkSafeBC and LTD claims:
o 3 active WorkSafeBC claims at the start of the period: 3 active as of December 31.
o 2 active LTD claims at the start of the period; 2 remained active as of December 31.
o 0 WorkSafeBC employee appeals managed at start of period; 1 appeal being managed as of December 31.
* 1 employee on medical leave at the start of the period; 1 employee on medical leave as of December 31.
* Secured relief of costs on one past WorkSafeBC claim through audit and appeal.
* Performed risk assessments for 6 different positions at the Township of Esquimalt.
* Completed safety inspections for all Township buildings.
* Audited and updated policies for all 4 Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) committees.
* Participated in JOHS committee meetings.
* Developed 9 new policies and procedures.
* Delivered multiple safety talks to Public Works staff.
* The Township's adjusted claim costs have significantly decreased, as follows:
o 2023 Adjusted Claim Costs: $258,343.40 (January 1 - December 31)
o 2024 Adjusted Claim Costs: $163,232.52 (January 1 - December 31)
2. Human Resources
Training and development:
Bystander Training:
There were two cohorts held with 52 staff members attending this training. The training covered racism and its history, understanding micro-aggressions, and recognizing when to intervene if there's a potential for harm to someone.
Records Management training...
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