The Risk Manager administers a comprehensive risk management program for the Town and Board of Education to analyze the exposures to loss and implement effective strategies to minimize the financial impact of these potential losses on the organization. A combination of risk financing techniques is used to protect the Town's assets including its workforce, property and financial integrity. The program includes claims administration, safety awareness, loss control training, actuarial analysis, contract review, insurance procurement and self-insurance funding for liability, property, and workers' compensation exposures.
Workers' Health & Safety
Recognizing that its employees are its most valuable asset, the Town takes its responsibility for employee safety very seriously. Every reasonable effort is made to provide and maintain safe facilities, equipment, materials, procedures and methods. The Town and Board have established Employee / Management Safety Committee that include all operating agencies.
Workers Compensation - Managed Care Plan
The Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Board of Education have elected to become a participating employer in an Employers Medical Care Plan filed with the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission. The Employer Medical Care Plan allows the Town of West Hartford to direct employees to a list of medical providers for treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. Download a copy of the Managed Care Plan.
