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prepares and maintains the Orange County Safety Policy Manual |
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provides a channel of communication between the Commissioners' Court, county officials and employees |
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acts as liaison between Commissioners' Court, county officials, employees and Loss Control Management personnel from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) |
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advises the court on the development and progress of the Loss Control program |
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maintains and coordinates the activities of a Loss Control committee, reviews accident reports with the Committee |
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coordinates incentive and award program |
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conducts semi-annual evaluations of the Loss Control program, presents results to the Commissioners' Court |
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provides assistance to supervisors regarding the evaluation of safety problems and of employee safety recommendations and complaints, determines acceptable corrective measures accordingly |
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provides the leadership and stimulation necessary to assure and maintain full employee interest and participation |
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encourages and coordinates loss control training activities for employees |
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coordinates procedures for the completion and handling of accident and incident reports |
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implements procedures and schedules for departmental injury reports (use of these reports will satisfy the law which requires employers to keep a record of all injuries) |
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organizes an internal self-survey schedule for all locations and work places |
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assists the TAC Loss Control representative and insurance carriers on all survey tours and service calls, determines the management position and prepares written response accordingly |
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reviews and selects applicable loss control materials for display and distribution |
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determines appropriate safety equipment and safe work practices to be employed on specific jobs based on accepted safety standards |
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observes workers and work practices to ensure that protective devices and safe work procedures are used |
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conducts defensive driving courses on an annual basis for employees who drive county vehicles |
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acts as a liaison with companies servicing fire and alarm systems and coordinates with the local fire department |