Risk Management and Safety

The mission of Risk Management & Safety is to collaboratively assist City of Santa Fe employees to create a safer work environment for all employees by assisting our departments to efficiently and properly identify, manage, mitigate hazards and finance risks; seek to reduce the frequency, severity and associated costs of injuries and claims; and serve as a resource for the health, safety, and well-being of the City of Santa Fe employees. Risk & Safety Management will provide assessments, resources, training, and technical assistance by providing comprehensive workplace evaluations, high-quality training, customer service in a timely manner, programs and resources to maintain regulatory compliance and protect the City of Santa Fe's financial integrity with professionalism and through communication, coordination, and collaboration.

Safety oversees

Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury

Manage an effective program to reduce claims, medical fees, settlements, lost work time, and premiums.

Develop and Implement Safety Programs and Policies

Comply with OSHA, City, Federal, and State regulations, etc. Make recommendations to departments/divisions on procedure changes, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe work environment. Conduct job safety analyses.

Training and Compliance

Comply with Federal and State training requirements in defensive driving, pathogens, and other training related to workplace safety.

Incident Investigations

Conduct personnel and equipment investigations; prepare reports to comply with OSHA and all safety regulations.

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