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Safety & Workers’ Compensation Coordinator’s Meeting (You Can Make a Difference) 8:30 Welcoming Remarks 10:15 Break *Candy Clarke Aldridge 8:40 Opening Remarks (We are making a difference) 10:25 Safety Updates (Making a difference) * Ramiro Cano *Safety Assessment Update – Dana Doan Previous year’s overview (charts and graphs) *Hurricane Season—Chad Frost Introduction of Kim Smith (Bio) *Emergency Response—Chris Trevino * Kim Smith *Heat Precautions—James Garza Future Hopes / Directions / Things to come 9:00 Guest Speaker (You can make a difference) 11:00 Presentation of Safety Awards (Those that *Introduction – Kim Smith made a difference) *Dawn Bergerson, OTR, CCM (Bio) * Candy Clarke Aldridge / Ramiro Cano Ergonomics 9:30 Workers’ Compensation – Cambridge (You are making a difference) 11:45 Closing Remarks *Introduction – Kim Smith *Cambridge – Sherm Caldwell (Bio) Boating Safety

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Page 1: Safety & Workers’ Compensation Coordinator’s Meeting (You Can Make a Difference) 8:30 Welcoming Remarks10:15Break *Candy Clarke Aldridge 8:40Opening Remarks

Safety & Workers’ CompensationCoordinator’s Meeting

(You Can Make a Difference)

8:30 Welcoming Remarks 10:15 Break

*Candy Clarke Aldridge

8:40 Opening Remarks (We are making a difference) 10:25 Safety Updates (Making a difference)* Ramiro Cano *Safety Assessment Update – Dana Doan Previous year’s overview (charts and graphs) *Hurricane Season—Chad Frost Introduction of Kim Smith (Bio) *Emergency Response—Chris Trevino* Kim Smith *Heat Precautions—James Garza Future Hopes / Directions / Things to come

9:00 Guest Speaker (You can make a difference) 11:00 Presentation of Safety Awards (Those that *Introduction – Kim Smith made a difference) *Dawn Bergerson, OTR, CCM (Bio) * Candy Clarke Aldridge / Ramiro Cano Ergonomics

9:30 Workers’ Compensation – Cambridge (You are making a difference) 11:45 Closing Remarks

*Introduction – Kim Smith*Cambridge – Sherm Caldwell (Bio) Boating Safety

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Safety & Workers’ Compensation Coordinator’s Meeting

July 21, 2009

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“You can make a difference”

Candy Clarke AldridgeHuman Resources Department

Acting Director

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Ramiro Cano

Human Resources Department

Assistant Director

“We are making a difference”

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20042005

(-12%) 2006(-21%)

2007(-1%)

2008(7%) 2009

(-12%)

Workers’ Compensation Claim Cost

$22,860,619

$20,194,637

$16,025,698$15,811,078

$16,950,761

$14,920,731

35% REDUCTION = $30 M35% REDUCTION = $30 M

“ We are making a difference”

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Kim A. SmithHuman Resources Department

Division Manager

Risk Management, Safety Health and Workers Compensation, Salary Continuation

Things to ComeThings to Come“ We will continue to make a difference”

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HR

Pre-Accident

TPA

Physical DimensionHiring

BenefitsOrientation

Behavior Modification- Safety Training

MedicalNetwork

QualifiedVendors

24 hr.ClaimNotice

Immediate and Quality Medical Careand Case Management

Continuous Injured employeeCommunication & Coaching

Timely Benefits Delivery

Diligent, Coordinated &Strategic claim management

Speedy & AppropriateReturn to Work

tools

Workers’ Compensation Claim Management Model

Accident

Continual Quality Improvement

Incentive Program

SafetyCommittee

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Guest Speaker

Dawn Bergerson, OTR, CCMDawn Bergerson, OTR, CCM

Injury Management Organization, Inc.Injury Management Organization, Inc. Health Care Management Company Health Care Management Company Cambridge Integrated ServicesCambridge Integrated Services

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Sherm CaldwellSherm CaldwellVice President Client ServicesVice President Client ServicesCambridge Integrated Services Group Inc. Cambridge Integrated Services Group Inc.

“You are making a difference”

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Average Incurred

Average Paid

Claim Count

Open Closed

% Average Incurred

Average Paid

Claim Count

Open Closed

% Average Incurred

Average Paid

Claim Count

Open Closed

% Average Incurred

Average Paid

Claim Count

Open Closed

% Average Incurred

Average Paid

Claim Count

Open Closed

%

6,602$ 2,470$ 2,454 6,693$ 4,433$ 2,547 6,141$ 4,944$ 2,548 6,148$ 5,083$ 2,550 6,068$ 5,139$ 2,550All Claims Medical Only 768$ 386$ 1,692 510$ 491$ 1,713 512$ 506$ 1,715 494$ 494$ 1,712 494$ 494$ 1,712

Lost Time 19,557$ 7,098$ 762 19,392$ 12,529$ 834 17,732$ 14,081$ 833 17,698$ 14,459$ 838 17,456$ 14,629$ 838Closed Claims 852$ 1,600 65% 2,474$ 2,404 94% 3,726$ 2,498 98% 4,006$ 2,515 99% 4,237$ 2,528 99%

Medical Only 374$ 1,298 77% 470$ 1,699 99% 496$ 1,710 100% 493$ 1,711 100% 494$ 1,712 100%Lost Time 2,911$ 302 40% 7,305$ 705 85% 10,735$ 788 95% 11,480$ 804 96% 12,089$ 816 97%

Open Claims 17,374$ 550$ 854 35% 77,618$ 37,354$ 143 6% 126,814$ 65,795$ 50 2% 160,055$ 82,495$ 35 1% 216,524$ 108,821$ 22 1%Medical Only 2,068$ 425$ 394 23% 5,455$ 3,058$ 14 1% 5,842$ 3,945$ 5 0% 1,368$ 1,093$ 1 0% -$ -$ 0 0%Lost Time 30,485$ 9,847$ 460 60% 85,449$ 41,075$ 129 15% 140,255$ 72,667$ 45 5% 164,722$ 84,890$ 34 4% 216,524$ 108,821$ 22 3%

4,941$ 1,897$ 2,185 5,125$ 3,845$ 2,242 5,221$ 4,425$ 2,244 5,040$ 4,530$ 2,244All Claims Medical Only 886$ 374$ 1,400 492$ 490$ 1,409 491$ 491$ 1,406 491$ 491$ 1,406

Lost Time 12,173$ 4,615$ 785 12,962$ 9,520$ 833 13,157$ 11,025$ 838 12,672$ 11,306$ 838Closed Claims 814$ 1,475 68% 2,174$ 2,133 95% 3,192$ 2,191 98% 3,572$ 2,215 99%

Medical Only 353$ 1,071 77% 484$ 1,405 100% 491$ 1,406 100% 491$ 1,406 100%Lost Time 2,036$ 404 51% 5,435$ 728 87% 8,029$ 785 94% 8,927$ 809 97%

Open Claims 13,515$ 4,149$ 710 32% 62,869$ 36,539$ 109 5% 89,109$ 55,393$ 53 2% 117,168$ 77,688$ 29 1%Medical Only 2,622$ 442$ 329 24% 3,051$ 2,360$ 4 0% -$ -$ 0 0% -$ -$ 0 0%Lost Time 22,922$ 7,350$ 381 49% 65,148$ 37,841$ 105 13% 89,109$ 55,393$ 53 6% 117,168$ 77,688$ 29 3% 45 Months

5,576$ 1,910$ 2,320 5,238$ 3,636$ 2,376 4,768$ 3,898$ 2,377All Claims Medical Only 992$ 338$ 1,458 425$ 413$ 1,466 410$ 410$ 1,467

Lost Time 13,330$ 4,570$ 862 12,992$ 8,828$ 910 11,795$ 9,521$ 910Closed Claims 807$ 1,510 65% 2,206$ 2,277 96% 3,108$ 2,338 98%

Medical Only 344$ 1,065 73% 388$ 1,460 100% 410$ 1,467 100%Lost Time . 1,916$ 445 52% . 5,454$ 817 90% . 7,653$ 871 96%

Open Claims 14,468$ 3,967$ 810 35% 74,991$ 36,539$ 99 4% 104,302$ 51,227$ 39 2%Medical Only 2,751$ 323$ 393 27% 9,563$ 6,670$ 6 0% -$ -$ 0 0%Lost Time 25,511$ 7,402$ 417 48% 79,212$ 38,466$ 93 10% 104,302$ 51,227$ 39 4% 33 Months

6,279$ 2,346$ 2,446 5,563$ 3,757$ 2,482All Claims Medical Only 669$ 336$ 1,422 428$ 410$ 1,447

Lost Time 14,070$ 5,136$ 1,024 12,741$ 8,436$ 1,035Closed Claims 1,016$ 1,663 68% 2,140$ 2,337 94%

Medical Only 342$ 1,105 78% 395$ 1,437 99%Lost Time . 2,349$ 558 54% . 4,927$ 900 87%

Open Claims 17,459$ 5,171$ 783 32% 60,717$ 29,807$ 145 6%Medical Only 1,809$ 316$ 317 22% 5,106$ 2,458$ 10 1%

Lost Time 28,105$ 8,474$ 466 46% 64,837$ 31,832$ 135 13% 21 Months

3,812$ 1,753$ 1,751All Claims Medical Only 528$ 259$ 1,111

Lost Time 9,513$ 4,348$ 640Closed Claims 734$ 1,183 68%

Medical Only 250$ 849 76%Lost Time . 1,964$ 334 52%

Open Claims 10,223$ 3,877$ 568 32%Medical Only 1,431$ 287$ 262 24%Lost Time 17,752$ 6,951$ 306 48% 9 Months

07/01/2004 - 06/30/2005 Occurrence Year

07/01/2005 - 06/30/2006 Occurrence Year

at 48 Months

07/01/2008 - 03/31/2009 Occurrence Year

07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008 Occurrence Year

at 57 Monthsat 36 Months

City of Houston3rd Qtr 2008/2009

at 12 Months at 24 Months

07/01/2006 - 06/30/2007 Occurrence Year

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500

600

Med Only 341 311 329 307 344

Indemnity 187 159 198 249 202

Total 528 470 527 556 546

3rd Qtr 04/05

3rd Qtr 05/06

3rd Qtr 06/07

3rd Qtr 07/08

3rd Qtr 08/09

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3%

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5-6 Days

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11-20 Days

21-30 Days

31+ Days

% of 3rd Qtr Claims 08/09 % of 3rd Qtr Claims 07/08

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“You are making a difference”

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BreakBreak

10 Minutes10 Minutes“ You can make a difference”

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“How to make a difference”Dana DoanDana Doan

Human Resources DepartmentSafety SupervisorSafety Supervisor

SAFETY UPDATES

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SAFETY UPDATESSAFETY UPDATES “ “ How to make a differenceHow to make a difference””

Dana DoanDana DoanHuman Resources Department

Safety SupervisorSafety Supervisor

Safety Updates

• Safety Assessments• AP2-2• AP2-21

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“How to make a difference”

Chad FrostChad Frost

HR Safety OfficerHAZCOM Compliance

Three Steps to Readiness

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4

Three Steps to Readiness

Be Prepared! Make a Plan! Be Informed!

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HURRICANE SEASON The hurricane season lasts from June 1 through Nov. 30. Hurricanes can cause a great deal of damage, so preparing ahead of time is

important. Those of us who live in coastal communities should prepare, plan and be

informed on what they will do.

National Atmospheric Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has predicted 2009 to:1. Be a Near-Normal Atlantic hurricane season. Others saying Below-Normal

2. Forecasts Show: 70 percent chance of having 9-14 named storms

4-7 could become hurricanes, of which -- 1-3 may develop into major hurricanes

(Category 3, 4 or 5).

3. Other data shows: 10 named storms. (6 hurricanes, 2 major)

THREE STEP ACTION PLAN

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Step 1: Be Prepared!

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days non-perishable packaged or canned food/ juices foods for infants or the elderly snack foods non-electric can opener cooking tools/fuel paper plates/plastic utensils

Blankets/Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal/rain gear/sturdy shoes First Aid Kit/Medicines/Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderly Toiletries/Hygiene items/Moisture wipes

Flashlight/Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather

radio Phones - Fully charged cell phone with extra

batteries and a traditional (landline) telephone Cash and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs

may not be available for extended periods Toys, Books and Games Important documents (insurance, medical

records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.) - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm Keys, Vehicle fuel tanks filled Pet care items

proper identification/immunization records/medications

ample supply of food and water a carrier or cage muzzle and leash

Be Prepared! Make a Plan!Make a Plan! Be Informed!Be Informed!

Start putting together a Emergency Supply KitThe kit should include items like

TIP: You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car.

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Step 2: Make A Plan!

A. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know

1. How you will contact one another? It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may

be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.

2. How you will get back together? Inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no

plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one.

3. What you will do in case of an emergency? Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.

B. Plan to Evacuate

√ Identify ahead of time where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood. √ Identify several places you could go in an emergency, a friend's home in another town, a motel or public shelter. √ If you do not have a car, plan alternate means of evacuating. √ If you have a car, keep a half tank of gas in it at all times in case you need to evacuate. √ Take your Emergency Supply Kit. √ Take your pets with you, but understand that only service animals may be permitted in public shelters. Plan how

you will care for your pets in an emergency.

C. Utilize local training and information resources to get training and education regarding Hurricane Preparedness and other Disaster Preparedness topics.

Be Prepared!Be Prepared! Make a Plan! Be Informed!Be Informed!

Create a Family Emergency Plan

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Step 3: Be Informed!A Hurricane Watch means a hurricane is possible in your area.

Be prepared to evacuate. Monitor local radio and television news outlets or listen to

NOAA Weather Radio for the latest developments.

A Hurricane Warning is when a hurricane is expected in your area. If local authorities advise you to evacuate, leave immediately.

Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential.

1. MAJOR hurricanes = Category Three and higher2. Categories One and Two = Extremely Dangerous and

warrant your full attention.

AT WORK

Assess how your Department functions1. Determine staff, materials, procedures and equipment are

absolutely necessary to keep the business operating. (COOP).

2. Identify operations critical to survival and recovery. 3. Plan what you will do if your building, warehouse or shop is

not accessible. Consider if you can continue work operations from a

different location or from your home. Develop relationships with other Departments to use

their facilities in case a disaster makes your location unusable.

Be Prepared!Be Prepared! Make a Plan!Make a Plan! Be Informed!

Understand the Dangers/Familiarize yourself and your family

LOCAL RESOURCES

Identify Local Government Emergency Plans established in your area. Follow Instruction given by Local Officials

Federal and National Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency NOAA Watch American Red Cross U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control

AT HOME

Cover all windows with pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters to protect from high winds. Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans

and anything else that is not tied down. Keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed so they are more wind

resistant. Secure your home by closing shutters, and securing outdoor objects or bringing them inside. Turn off utilities as instructed and/or turn the refrigerator thermostat to coldest setting and keep its doors closed. Turn off propane tanks. Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning

and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.

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“How to make a difference”

Chris Trevino HR Safety Officer

RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY

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HR – Central Safety

HR – CENTRAL SAFETY

The Safety Office is responsible for the oversight of accident prevention within city departments.

(713) 306-2548

• Important phone numbers– Third Party Administrator (TPA)

• (866) 678-1748

– Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• 713-964-9906

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HR – Central Safety

BEFORE AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS

• Know your department’s emergency procedures• Know where the emergency equipment is

located• Inquire about training (first-aid, CPR, defensive

driving, policies/procedures, etc.)• Know your Safety Officer’s phone number

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HR – Central Safety

DURING A MINOR EMERGENCY

Examples• Small cuts• Bruises• Minor burns• Vehicle accidents (≤2 vehicles)

Ensure there are no major injuries

Basic first-aidNotify supervisorCall your Safety

Officer

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HR – Central Safety

DURING A MAJOR EMERGENCY(CATASTROPHIC EVENT)

Examples• Multiple Vehicle (3+) Accident• Fatality • Amputation• Head Injury• Heart Attack • Serious Electrical Shock• 2+ employees seriously injured • Multiple Fractures• Serious Burns• Stroke• Spinal Injury• Potential Media Attention

Basic first-aid• Check• Call 911• Care

Call the “Catastrophic Event Hotline” at

713-221-0404

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SAFETY UPDATESSAFETY UPDATES“How to make a difference”

James Garza HR Safety Officer

Heat Precautions

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911 – Temperature related calls

January 1, 2008 to July 14, 2008195

January 1, 2009 to July 14, 2009327

40% Increase

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Beat the Heat

1. Before conducting outdoor activities and feeling thirsty, drink plenty of water and electrolyte-replacement

beverages. 2. Avoid beverages or food sources with caffeine,

alcohol or large amounts of sugar because these can actually result in the loss of body fluid.

3. Conduct outdoor work or exercise in the early morning or evening when it is cooler. Individuals unaccustomed to working

or exercising in a hot environment need to start slowly and gradually increase heat exposure over several weeks. Take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned facility.

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4. A wide-brimmed, loose-fitting hat that allows ventilation helps prevent sunburn and heat-related emergencies. A tight-fitting baseball cap is not the best choice when conducting strenuous outdoors activities.

5. Sunscreen also helps protect injury from the sun's rays and reduces the risk of sunburn.

6. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that permits the evaporation of perspiration.

7. Do not leave children, senior citizens or pets unattended in a vehicle.

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PresentationPresentationofof

Safety AwardsSafety Awards

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of AchievementCity of Houston Overall

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of Honor Parks & Recreation

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of Merit Houston Police Department

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of Honor Houston Emergency Center

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of Honor Perfect Record

Human Resources

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of HonorPerfect Record

Legal Department

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of Merit Houston Public Library

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of HonorPerfect Record

Municipal Courts Administration

“Those that made a difference”

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Award of AchievementSolid Waste Management

“Those that made a difference”

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Safety Excellence AwardPerfect Record

Finance Department

“Those that made a difference”

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Safety Excellence Award Perfect Record

Information Technology

“Those that made a difference”

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Safety Excellence Award Perfect Record

Planning & Development

“Those that made a difference”

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Safety Excellence AwardPerfect Record

City Council

“Those that made a difference”

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Controller’s Office

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Mayor’s Administration

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Municipal Courts Judicial

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Solid Waste Management

104 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Achievement 29 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Merit

Total = 133 Awards

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“Those that made a difference”Solid Waste ManagementSafe Driver AwardsKenneth Anderson Merit Harry Antonine Achievement Fidel Arias Merit Zoilo Arias Achievement Michael Augustine Achievement Earnest Austin Achievement Glenn Bailey Achievement John Bell Merit Tommie Bell Achievement Beverly Benning Achievement Rachel Bias Achievement Donnie Birden Achievement Derrick Brantley Achievement Cedric Brown Achievement Darrell Brown Achievement Billy Callis Achievement Derek Campbell Achievement Tyreece Ceasar Achievement Jerry Chandler Achievement Gary Clark Achievement Russell Cole Achievement Shirley Coleman Achievement Darrell Corbin Merit Edwin Darby Achievement Andre Darden Achievement Michael Davis Achievement Redell Davis Achievement Lionel Deshotel Achievement Logan Deshotel Achievement David Dirden Achievement Thomas Edison Achievement Cecil Edwards Achievement Demetrick Emerson Achievement Michael Fair Achievement Juan Garza Achievement Robert Garza Merit Van Glass Achievement Rufus Graves Achievement Larry Green Achievement Jo Ann Grover Achievement Harold Groves, Jr. Achievement Murray Guillory Achievement William Hatter

Achievement Santos Henriquez Merit Jose Higareda Achievement Hans HillAchievement Phillip Hodges Achievement Phillip Holden Merit Raymond HughesAchievement Eva Humphrey Achievement Kerry Jefferson Achievement

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“Those that made a difference”Solid Waste ManagementSafe Driver Awards

Charles Johnson Achievement Jeffrey Johnson Achievement Marque Johnson AchievementTony Johnson Achievement Oscar Jones Achievement Nathaniel Lathan AchievementAaron Lewis Achievement Bradley Lewis Achievement Derrick Lightfoot AchievementCarlise Locks Achievement Darriel Lovings Achievement James LucasAchievementLamar Lucas Achievement Michael Manning Merit Derwin Martin AchievementSam Martin Achievement Manuel Martinez Merit Verniss McFarland AchievementChester McGowen Achievement Sheray McKinney Achievement Henry McNeese MeritAdam Mena Achievement Jose Mendiola Merit Jesse Millan MeritAlbert Mitchell Achievement Thomas Mitchell Achievement Perry Moore AchievementRichard Moses Merit Kenneth Moshay Achievement Herbert Mouton AchievementHugo Munoz Achievement Michael Neal Achievement Yvon Neal AchievementWarren Noble Achievement Lionel Nuels Achievement Wesley Oaks AchievementWilson Oaks Achievement Eric Oliver Achievement Mark Orphey AchievementGodfrey Osborne Achievement Armando Oyervidez Achievement Henry Patterson MeritMark Phalesburg Merit Jason Plair Achievement E.L. Pleasant, Jr. AchievementRoger Pollard Achievement Reginald Pride Achievement Joel Ramirez MeritAnthony Reed Merit Demetria Reed Achievement Rodney Richards MeritAlberto Robledo Merit Terrance Ruben Achievement Isidro Salmeron Merit

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“Those that made a difference”Solid Waste ManagementSafe Driver Awards

Anthony Senegal, Jr. Achievement William Sherrard Achievement Jered Sherman AchievementAdrian Smith Achievement Freddie Smith Achievement Larry Smith MeritSakhon Sok Merit Kenneth Stills Achievement Roopsingh Teelucksingh MeritNathan Taylor Achievement David Thomas Achievement Derek Thomas AchievementLaveta Tidwell Achievement Lizzie Toran Achievement Nguyen Trinh AchievementJose Tristan Merit Terrance Tyler Achievement Mario Valdez MeritSantos Ventura Merit Bryan Walker Merit Reginald Watson AchievementCornelius White Achievement Darrell White Achievement Gary Williams AchievementLeo Williams Merit Samuel Williams Achievement Vernon Wright AchievementBilly Williams Merit

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Houston Airport System 5 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Honor22 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Achievement10 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Merit

Total = 37 Awards

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“Those that made a difference”Houston Airport SystemSafe Driver

Samuel Johnson Achievement

Hayden Hood Achievement

Jeremy Rodger Achievement

Brian Hing Achievement

Omar Lopez Achievement

Charles Jones HonorCecil Butts HonorRigoberto Hernandez HonorJoel Zarate HonorRobert Hensley HonorBenjamin Vega MeritDebra Reed MeritMilton Martinez MeritCharlie Herrera MeritFrank Silva MeritGlenda Potter MeritJosephine Brantley MeritVictor Alvarez MeritRobert Lamy Merit

Walter Heckman MeritWillie Collins AchievementDebra Page AchievementDerek Parrott AchievementCharles Siverand AchievementCalvin Smith AchievementHenry Precella AchievementJimmy Jackson AchievementAlgernon Coleman AchievementMartin Davis AchievementLino Gonzalez AchievementDarrell Granderson AchievementAlverto Moreira AchievementStella Jackson Achievement

Horace Smith AchievementBurton Scott AchievementDavid Lu AchievementMarek Kedierski AchievementSamuel Johnson AchievementHayden Hood AchievementJeremy Rodger AchievementBrian Hing AchievementOmar Lopez Achievement

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Health and Human Services 1 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Honor12 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Achievement 7 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Merit 1 - Public Employee Safe Worker Award of Merit

Total = 21 Awards

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“Those that made a difference”Health and Human ServicesSafe DriverSamuel Johnson Achievement

Hayden Hood Achievement

Jeremy Rodger Achievement

Brian Hing Achievement

Omar Lopez Achievement

Remonda Robinson AchievementSandra Rico AchievementGary Lee MeritChing-Ping Yang MeritTina Thomason AchievementJackie Scott AchievementRene Ruiz AchievementChris Miller AchievementGreg Melancon MeritDavid Martinez MeritGlenn Hudson MeritLuis Estrada AchievementLaDonya Davis AchievementJesse Clay Achievement Jeffrey Hastings HonorRosalind LaFleur AchievementJeffrey Erdman MeritLarry Prescott MeritMauricio Zepeda AchievementTina Davis Achievement

Safe WorkerLarry Prescott Merit

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“Those that made a difference”General Services Department

Safe WorkerJimmy Cooper MeritBetty Glaze MeritRaul Ibanez MeritRobert Berry Merit

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Public Works & Engineering

4 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Honor 39 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Achievement 25 - Public Employee Safe Driver Awards of Merit 1 - Public Employee Safe Worker Awards of Honor 61 - Public Employee Safe Worker Awards of Achievement 14 - Public Employee Safe Worker Awards of Merit

Total = 144 Awards

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“Those that made a difference”Public Works & EngineeringSafe Driver

Phillip Nolley Honor Vincent E. Poole Merit Robert Joseph Merit Mark Payne Merit Roy Sanders Merit J Soto Merit William Young Merit Calvin Miller Merit Angel LealAchievement Cesar Lopez Achievement Holly Martin Achievement Feagon D. McMahon Achievement George Nealy Achievement Richard A. Price Achievement Brenda Roberson

Achievement Joseph Sinegal Achievement Kelvin J. Williams Achievement Jose FloresAchievement James Sonnier Achievement Lee Thompson Achievement Winfrey VinsonAchievement Lovell Bonton Achievement Michael Kennedy Achievement Michael W. GreenAchievement Horace Guidry Achievement Rosalind R. Harmon Achievement Michael A.

Henderson Achievement Cynthia Hicks Achievement Patricia Hill Achievement Andre T. HodgeAchievement Antoine Holman Achievement Denise M. Holmes Achievement Alma HuffAchievement James Jenkins Achievement LaRonda F. Jones Achievement Walter King, Jr.Achievement Clifton Austin Achievement Patricia Bailey Achievement

Randy T. Belcher Achievement Kenneth Birmingham Achievement Leslie Davis Achievement Paulette Declouet Achievement Roland Fernandez Achievement Steven S. Freeman Achievement Terry Freeman Achievement Nora Galvan Achievement Reginald Petties Honor Juan Lopez Honor Erma Sumpter Merit Bill Tran Merit Henry Williams Merit Alfredo Zapata Merit Lloyd Blackmon Merit Monica Ayarzagoitia MeritRobert Kunschick Merit Herbert Bowers Merit Joseph Brown MeritDon Daniels Merit Vicente Diaz Merit Eddie Emanuel Merit

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Jimmie Emanuel Merit Curtis Evans Merit Alfonso Flores Merit Richard Gross Merit Isaias Hernandez Merit Kent Houston Merit Sergio Vargas Honor Lloyd Deboest Achievement

Public Works & EngineeringSafe Driver

Public Works & EngineeringSafe Worker

Joe R. Rivers Achievement Marlon K. Forside Achievement Eddie Hudson MeritVincent E. Poole Merit Pedro Zertuche Achievement Joseph C. Owens Achievement Jason A. Hicks Achievement James H. Horace Achievement Derrick Small AchievementMona Agitos Merit Stephen Telus Merit Darell Harper AchievementArthur Myers Achievement Trent Bonner Achievement Michael Boutte AchievementLarry Clark Achievement Martin Chaney Achievement Cleveland Johnson AchievementJoshua House Achievement Randy Fuller Achievement Luis Martinez MeritThomas Lucas Achievement Dwight Lewis Achievement Clifford Molo AchievementLuis Olvera Achievement Demetrius Hicks Achievement Harrison Woodard MeritDarrell Randle Achievement Zoe Woodard Achievement Efrem Stokenberry AchievementKenneth Davis Achievement Goree Carter Achievement Jimmie Tryon MeritChristopher Horn Achievement George Rogers Merit Bennie Henton Merit

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“Those that made a difference”Public Works & EngineeringSafe Worker

Audrey Watson Achievement Richard Hadnot Achievement Tenseha Crosby AchievementFreddy Alexander Achievement Lester Williams Achievement Bryan Davis AchievementCarolyn Riley Achievement Morlon Titus Achievement Tracie Jones AchievementReginald Henderson Achievement Nathan Egans Achievement Ellirich Sheppard AchievementDarrell Stamps Achievement Dana Willis Achievement Kelvin Walker AchievementRosalinda Torres Achievement Marvin Stuart, Jr. Achievement Edward Sotelo AchievementRickie Smith Merit Jennifer Roston Achievement Clinton White MeritJames Henry Achievement Gregory Morgan Achievement Demetria McWilliams AchievementSadtreat Gray Achievement Simanal Foster Achievement Michael Braxton AchievementJack Allen Achievement Dextor Brown Merit Amanda Womack AchievementGeorge Vergis Merit Jocelyn Smith-George Achievement Devontee Johnson AchievementConsandra Harris Achievement Clifton Jones Merit Steven Williams AchievementSandra Thomas Achievement Roland Mathews Achievement Danny Delaney AchievementTimothy Withers Honor

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Betsy Ramos

Human Resources Department

Salary Continuation

Administration Manager

Certificates of Appreciation

Workers Compensation

Automation System

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Certificates of Appreciation

Workers’ Compensation Automation Project

ARAKaren Davidson                              

ERPEarl Lambert Farshid AminiMaryAnn Grant Steve AshleyUlysses Fogg William Nix Vijaya Devireddy          Health and Humans ServicesKamikka Phillips Tonia White 

Houston Fire Department Ericson De Los Santos Leticia OmanLydia HennSofie Chea

Houston Police DepartmentBarbara Buckner Barbara CollinsClorisa Holbert Karen WardLeslie Merriman Susan Jones

Human ResourcesAndrea Arenas Betsy RamosCandy Clarke Aldridge Cathie WagnerDonetta Potier Marie SosaMary Perrow Ramiro CanoSylvia Torres

Houston Airport SystemAna Maldonado Charlotte JonesMaylon Wesley                             

Public Works and Engineering DepartmentCarla Carswell Donna CaldwellLisa Davis Joanne McMichael Pearlie Bettis      

Solid Waste Management Lehai Tran Reyna Rojas

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