Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10921, adopted 10-22-2024). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified. The Risk Manager, appointed by and under the supervision and control of the Director, Human Resources, shall prepare and coordinate a loss prevention program for all County departments, institutions and offices to reduce and eliminate losses as they affect the County's workers' compensation, public liability, claims recovery, employee assistance and wellness, and employment medical standards and unemployment insurance; and as part of the loss prevention program, shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To prepare and conduct an educational and training program in loss prevention and first aid for all County departments, institutions and offices, and to advise and assist them in the development of safe operating practices and in the elimination of unsafe conditions.
(2) To review and analyze all reports required by Section 60 and to investigate or assist in investigation all accidents reported therein to determine causes and responsibilities; and at regular intervals to prepare and distribute reports and summaries of the results of such investigation and review.
(3) To act as a member and secretary of the Loss Prevention Committee, to advise said Committee on accident prevention and safety matters, call meetings of said Committee when its assistance is needed, or for the purpose of conducting hearings as hereinafter provided.
(4) To call upon any County officer or employee and to call upon the Loss Prevention Committee for assistance in investigating accidents reported pursuant to Section 60.
(5) To inspect County property and to make recommendations to County officers and departments for the use of proper safety equipment, for the correction of unsafe operating practices and procedures, unsafe physical or mechanical condition of County property and facilities, and to require such officers and departments to report back in writing as to the action taken to correct such unsafe conditions.
(6) To establish and conduct a safety incentive program throughout the County.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6387 (N.S.), operative 8-5-82; amended by Ord. No. 7478 (N.S.), effective 6-16-88, operative 7-1-88; amended by Ord. No. 9258 (N.S.), effective 11-9-00; amended by Ord. No. 10507 (N.S.), effective 1-4-18)