Safety

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
  • Street signs
  • Street lights
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Contact Us

Gail Salvadras
Director

Address
59705 Bayou Rd.
Plaquemine, LA 70764

Phone
(225) 687-5190

Fax
(225) 687-3462

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Parish Contact

Safety

P. (225) 687-5190
F.  (225) 687-3462

Address
59705 Bayou Rd.
Plaquemine, LA 70764

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Gail Salvadras
 Director