The Safety Coordinator is directly responsible for the implementation and operation of the safety and loss control program which will include training, accident and insurance follow up, and vehicle and building safety. The Safety Coordinator coordinates and evaluates departmental programs to ensure that the overall objectives of the city’s general safety program are achieved. The Safety Coordinator will represent the City Manager in all safety matters and can stop a work operation temporarily when serious injury or property damage is possible. The Safety Coordinator will serve on the Safety and Loss Control Committee and shall provide staff reports on all incidents pertinent to the work of the committee. The Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for making direct contact with each department head on a regular basis in an effort to keep them informed on the activities of the committee as it relates to their department. The Deputy Safety Coordinator shall assist the Safety Coordinator, serve on the Safety and Loss Control committee and shall provide staff support to the committee as requested by the Safety Coordinator. The Deputy Safety Coordinator can stop a work operation temporarily when serious injury or property damage is possible. The Deputy Safety Coordinator shall assume all the responsibilities of the Safety Coordinator in the absence of the Safety Coordinator.
(Ord. passed 2-18-03)