Develops, implements, and manages the County's Injury/Illness Prevention Program and directs and coordinates the participation of departments within that program; creates or modifies safety policies and updates County Safety Manual as needed.
Conducts regular safety audits of County departments including the inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations, and County policy; reports findings to department and recommends changes to establish safe work conditions; may compel cessation of work in order to address potential imminent hazards; monitors changes and/or makes follow-up inspections.
Coordinates, plans, and implements the actions and recommendations of the County Safety Committee; provides technical assistance and advice to the Committee.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; maintains proper documentation to conform with record-keeping requirements of Safety Law.
May serve as safety consultant on construction and space planning projects; conducts workplace or site assessments and reviews work activities such as trenching that require permits to ensure safe performance; reviews safety program (IIPP) of contractors; periodically performs site inspections as needed to ensure safety of construction sites
Investigates serious accidents and/or incidents of injury or property damage at County worksites to ascertain cause and need for corrective action; develops and implements measures and strategies to prevent their recurrence in order to meet long-range loss-reduction goals; advises departments as to the keeping of records and coordinates the compilation of information necessary for Risk Management files and reports
Serves as safety resource to all departments and assists departments in complying with County safety standards; provides consultation, guidance, and technical assistance on matters related to workplace safety and security, including assisting in the development of department-specific safety manuals and forms and advising of proper recordkeeping requirements; assists departments in establishing standards and developing controls or work processes specific to departmental operations in order to minimize or eliminate hazards and maintain consistency with County safety policy.
Monitors County's compliance with applicable laws and regulations; evaluates and determines impact of changing regulations; serves as the primary representative of the County with regulatory agencies; accompanies inspectors during significant visits or delegates duties to departmental safety representatives; determines, plans, and implements necessary follow-up action to comply with laws; disseminates information to departments as appropriate.
Meets regularly with Risk Management staff to ensure appropriate action is taken in compliance with County safety policies to correct hazardous conditions which result in workers' compensation claims.
Develops and provides individual counseling, and on-site and classroom training to staff on safety topics such as ergonomics, driving safety, personal protective equipment, and lifting/back safety; provides training to departmental safety coordinators on safety practices and policies, accident prevention techniques, and accident reporting; coordinates the keeping of records of safety training
May represent the Risk Management Division before community groups or official government bodies to discuss or present County safety policies; may appear in court as an expert on safety issues or to testify about specific incidents.