County Safety Office
P.O. Box 276130
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: (916) 876-5026
Fax:
(916) 876-5158
e-mail us
Vision:
Our vision is to achieve a working environment that is safe and healthful for all County employees.
Mission:
Our Mission is to continuously promote an effective injury and illness prevention program and to protect the safety, health and welfare of all County employees by:
- Promoting and maintaining a comprehensive educational program to increase the awareness of and the commitment to employee safety and health at all levels of management and labor.
- Developing and implementing realistic policies and procedures to comply with occupational safety and health regulations. And, where regulations do not exist, develop and implement our own reasonable standards.
- Recognizing, evaluating and controlling potential workplace hazards and recommending necessary corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation.
- Assisting departments in reducing injuries and illnesses, which affect associated workers’ compensation costs.
- Establishing mutual working relationships with County departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies by responding expeditiously and prudently to all reports of alleged unsafe conditions.
- Continuously promoting a positive attitude towards safety and health principles and practices.
Goals:
- Maintain the highest level of professional integrity and competence.
- Acknowledge and respond to customer requests in a courteous and professional manner.
- Report findings, recommendations or necessary corrective actions accurately and honestly while respecting confidences of all affected parties.
- Foster and encourage an atmosphere of creativity and openness to innovative ideas.
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
