Loss Prevention
The Division of Risk Management offers loss prevention consultative services to state agencies and universities based on an analysis of data from its risk management information system. Such analyses may include claim cost, type, and frequency. The Division provides consultation services on workplace safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, safety program development, hazardous materials management, workers’ compensation programs and claims, return-to-work programs, operational risk management, insurance coverage and premiums, risk management legislation, accident and injury data analysis, employment discrimination and federal civil rights compliance, facility maintenance, and property insurance coverage. If you would like to request a consultation, please contact the Division by email.
This quarterly newsletter is a great source of safety & loss prevention information from both public & private contributors.
Loss Prevention Industry Links
Links provided on this website are for educational purposes only.
The Division of Risk Management does not endorse any products or services therein.
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Loss Prevention Training
The Division of Risk Management trains agency safety coordinators on how to perform their duties, as required by section 284.50, Florida Statutes.
Online Safety and Loss Prevention Courses
- Safety Coordinator Orientation
- Accident Investigations
- Facility and Equipment Inspections
- Promoting Employee Safety Awareness
- Job Safety Analysis
- Getting the Most Value from Your Safety Committee
- Basic Safety Overview
Interagency Advisory Council Training Presentations
Training presentations given at the quarterly Interagency Advisory Council meetings can be found below. Future presentations will be added as these become available:
2020
2020-05-26 - Covid-19 WC IAC
2020-08-25 - Covid-19 DRM Workplace Safety
2020-11-17 - Covid-19 DRM Workplace Safety
2019
2019-05-20 - State Emergency Operations Center Concept of Operations Briefing
2019-11-05 - DRM Operations Overview FY18-19
2018
2018-02-15 - State Emergency Operations Center Concept of Operations Briefing
2018-05-15 - DOR Incident Information and Reporting System
2018-08-14 - Loss Prevention Claim Data Reports
2018-11-13 - DRM Operations Overview FY17-18
Agency Risk Management Program Evaluation
The Division of Risk Management is required by section 284.50, Florida Statutes, to conduct an evaluation of each state agency’s and university’s risk management program on a five-year cycle. Evaluations are based on statutory requirements of agency safety coordinators and risk management personnel, as well as leading industry practices in risk management.
Agency Risk Management Program Evaluation Guidelines
The Agency Risk Management Program Evaluation Guidelines were issued in 2017 to provide a model of best practices for effective implementation of the key components that comprise agency risk management programs.
This statute explains the requirements of state agency and university loss prevention and return-to-work programs, as well as the Division of Risk Management’s responsibility to evaluate agency risk management programs.
Contact Information
For administrative issues, problems, or other concerns:
Wendy McSwain
Administrator, Loss Prevention Section
850-413-4713
Program Evaluation Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most common questions asked regarding the agency risk management program evaluation process.
Interagency Advisory Council on Loss Prevention
What is the Interagency Advisory Council?
The Interagency Advisory Council (IAC) is composed of the safety coordinators from each Florida agency as well as representatives designated by the Division of State Fire Marshal and Division of Risk Management. The Chair of the IAC is the director of the Division of Risk Management or his or her designee. The Division provides coordination and administrative support to the IAC, including training presentations and discussions designed to educate and assist safety coordinators on their program responsibilities under Florida Statute. Safety coordinators are appointed by their agency heads through the use of the Safety Coordinator Appointment Form which is submitted to the Division of Risk Management. Attendance of the safety coordinator, or an alternate selected by the agency head or his or her designee, at IAC meetings is indicated in section 284.50(2), Florida Statutes.
Section 284.50 (2), F.S. further authorizes the IAC to provide for the recognition of employees, agents, and volunteers who make exceptional contributions to the reduction and control of employment-related accidents. The Interagency Advisory Council on Loss Prevention Excellence Award for Occupational Safety and Loss Prevention has been established to recognize these contributions by state of Florida employees, agents, and volunteers. The necessary expenses for the administration of this program of recognition is considered an authorized administrative expense payable from the State Risk Management Trust Fund.
When does the Interagency Advisory Council meet and why?
The IAC meets at least quarterly to discuss statewide loss prevention issues such as safety problems within state government, to attempt to find solutions for these problems, and, when possible, assist in the implementation of the solutions. These quarterly meetings also provide safety coordinators with a shared forum for the exchange of ideas and resources.
What is the benefit to Floridians?
The IAC brings together agency safety and loss prevention officials from around the state and allows them to communicate program concerns with each other and the Division on a regular basis. These quarterly conferences allow newly appointed safety personnel to work directly with veteran safety coordinators to share successful approaches to program implementation.
When is the next IAC Meeting?
The next quarterly meeting of the Interagency Advisory Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be conducted in person at the Hermitage Centre.
2026 IAC meeting dates:
- February 10, 2026 -- Conducted remotely online
- May 26, 2026 -- Conducted in person
- August 11, 2026 -- Conducted remotely online
- November 3, 2026 -- Conducted in person
Please contact the State of Florida Loss Prevention Program for further information.
The IAC Council on Loss Prevention Excellence Award for Occupational Safety and Loss Prevention.
The Interagency Advisory Council on Loss Prevention (IAC) Excellence Award for Occupational Safety and Loss Prevention has been established for the recognition of state of Florida employees, agents, and volunteers who make exceptional contributions to the reduction and control of employment-related accidents. Agency safety coordinators shall submit the signed nomination form via email to the Division of Risk Management (the Division) on behalf of their agency one week prior to an upcoming quarterly IAC meeting. Decisions to approve the nominations will be made by IAC members during the IAC discussion.
Upon approval, Division personnel will procure a plaque, trophy, or acrylic award as indicated upon the nomination form and ensure delivery to the agency/university safety coordinator.
The following are criteria to be met upon nomination.
- If the nominee is not primarily responsible for health and safety programs, the safety coordinator or alternate safety coordinator shall submit the nomination. If the nomination is for the safety coordinator, the safety coordinator’s supervisor shall be the nominator for the award, and shall submit the nomination by email to the Division.
- The nominee will have made an exceptional contribution to the reduction and control of employment-related accidents, to be demonstrated with supporting documentation.
- The nominee will have performed the action during their daily scheduled hours. Supporting documentation should include a summary of the actions performed, including a justification of how the actions provided an exceptional contribution.