Policy Text
Training Page 1 of 1 1/08.0 (REV 3/91)
DEPARTMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE
The purpose of this order is to describe the procedure for oper ation of the department
Safety Committee (referenc e General Order 13/01.0).
I. General
The executive lieutenant of the Division of Training and Reserv e Forces serves
as the department safety office r and chairman of the department Safety
Committee. The committee is co-c haired by the administrative st aff supervisor.
II. Meetings
A. Safety Committee meetings are held each month to discuss saf ety issues,
working conditions, and unsafe pr actices and/or hazards through out the
department.
B. The meetings also are held to review and, if necessary, furt her investigate
on-the-job injuries o f department personnel.
C. The administrative superviso r prepares a summary of all acci dents and
injuries for the period between committee meetings. This monthl y
summary is reviewed at each meeting.
D. The division secretary functi ons as the recorder at meetings and prepares
the minutes.
E. The executive lieut enant directs the minutes of each meeting including all
recommendations of the committee to the Sheriff for his review and
comment.
F. All records of committee mi nutes, vehicle accidents, and inj uries are
maintained within the Division o f Training and Reserve Forces b y the
administrative staff supervisor.