The Department has worked to become more proactive in addressing employee and public
safety needs. The Department has emphasized training employees, reducing accident rates,
providing a safe working environment, and prompting action on public safety needs by instituting
regular facility inspections and adhering to national safety standards in design, construction, and
maintenance of facilities. In addition, the Department requires certain employees to be trained
and hold certifications for specific job duties that pose higher levels of risk or liability for public
safety. The areas in which training and certifications are required include, but not limited to,