Professional
loss control & loss
prevention services are provided
by MMA’s
highly trained loss
control consultants.
Consultants work with members
individually
to provide extensive
training programs
and assist in development
of safety programs
specifically designed
for municipalities.
They also conduct
hazard surveys, property
inspections and provide
estimates of insurable
building values for
members.
Online
Safety Training -
Online safety
training is offered
in conjunction
with
FirstNet Learning.
FirstNet
is an e-learning
company specializing
in full service
e-learning
solutions for industry
and government.
The
training is based
on the National Safety
Council’s
Green Cross
Safety
Suite and is
adapted
to the State
of Maine
safety standards.
This service
is being offered
as an enhancement
to
the live training
currently available
to members of
the
Workers Compensation
Fund and Property & Casualty
Pool.
Online
safety training
is flexible
with courses
ranging from 15 minutes
to 2 hours.
It is possible
to begin work
on a course,
exit at any
point with
a bookmark,
then return
when it's convenient
and pick up
at the same
place.
The
courses are
user friendly,
easy to navigate
and no additional
computer training
is required. In
addition, employees
may print off
certificates of
completion for
each program successfully
completed. Training
coordinators can
also easily track
courses completed
by their staff.
Safety Grant and
Scholarship programs which are funded through
the Worker’s
Compensation
Fund are available
only to current
participants
in
the Fund. They
provide financial
incentives
to Members to
purchase
safety equipment
or services or
attend safety
workshops
and seminars
that
assist in reducing
the frequency
and
severity of workplace
injuries.
