COUNTY SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT COUNTY COUNSEL

THE COUNTY COVERS A HUGE AREA From Ridgecrest to Maricopa Over 500 buildings In 300 locations

Safety Program Labor code states that we must: –Establish, implement, and maintain an effective injury prevention program

1. RESPONSIBLE PERSON Department Head Supervisors You

2. IDENTIFYING HAZARDS Department Self-inspections Risk Management Audits and Inspections

3. CORRECTION OF HAZARDS Department Responsibilities General Service Timely Manner

4. TRAINING Hazards Specific to Work Site –Emergency Action –Fire Protection –HAZ-MAT –Lifting

5. COMMUNICATION General County Safety Meetings Department Safety Meetings Section Meetings County Suggestion Forms

6. COMPLIANCE Employees Evaluations Jail

SAFETY What is it?

It’s Safety when… …you actually read the warnings, cautions, and instructions before you start the job. ?

It’s Safety when… …your kids know what is

It’s Safety when… …everyone knows where the first aid kit is when there’s an accident

It’s Safety when… Someone actually reads all those wonderful Caution notes in the manuals. CAUTION Failure to follow all instructions may result in injury and total loss of…. Who?

You know Safety when… …coworkers ask you for safety advice rather than looking in the book.

You know Safety when… …your kids quote your own safety advice back to you. But Daddy, you always told us to watch out for….

You know Safety when… …you still remember all the stuff Mother told you, like "Don't run with sharp objects," and you're over 40.

You know Safety when… …you get help when you don’t know how to do it.

You know Safety when… …you really check the condition before you drive it.

You know Safety when… … you wear your personal protective equipments.

You know Safety when… … you know what to do at a traffic light.

YOU Work there every day Are in the best position to know why & where an accident can happen Are our eyes & ears

You Are the County’s Most Valuable Asset ! Be Safe Out There