SAFETY DEPARTMENT:

Safety Coordinator Duties:

• Plans & implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train supervisors and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques of chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of accident causes and hazards to health for use by parish council employees.
• Inspects parish facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for parish use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Works with Human Resources in the administration of workers’ compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to represent the parish in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Maintains street regulatory and warning signs.
•  Inspects tree on parish right-of-way