FSBIT - Florida School Boards Insurance Trust-Safety & Loss Control

JAMES D. BARNIDGE is the Loss Prevention Coordinator for the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust and its Members.

Mr. Barnidge has developed the following objectives in providing services to FSBIT's members:

Identify the scope of the problem (i.e., the opportunity)
Develop awareness of the dollars spent – that could be saved
Record and study actual injury data of school district employees
Implementation of injury cause solutions

Mr. Barnidge focuses on the individual needs of each member. The following is a comprehensive list of services available to all Florida School Districts who are FSBIT members:

Model Safety Programs
WC Claims Trend Analysis
Customized Safety Reports
Employee Awareness Programs
Self-Narrated PowerPoint Programs
CPTED Inspections (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Certified Playground Inspections
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Assistance
Outdoor Lighting Surveys
Courtesy Fire Inspections
Sanitation and Casualty Inspections
The Watch Program Instruction
Safety Seminars and Resources
Lessons Learned Distribution

Hot Topic News Information
Safety Newsletters
Safety Checklists
Safety Audits
Video Lending Library
Safety Poster Design
Employee Perception Surveys
Laboratory Hood Certification
Microwave and Drench Shower Testing
WC Claims Investigation
Safety Committee Training
Customized Workshops
Research
Legislative Monitoring

FSBIT Districts' Loss Prevention success is demonstrated in the graph below. Their balanced approach has resulted in a significant decrease in Worker's Compensation numbers during the period 2001-2006.

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Mr. Barnidge has developed several special training programs to assist FSBIT's members in keeping their injuries low and costs lower. Please visit for more information or contact Mr. Barnidge at 1-800-790-2118.