Safety
Overview
The Safety Department ensures that Cheshire County maintains a safe and healthy workplace free of recognized hazards and fully compliant with established policies and procedures. The department provides extensive employee training, including Defensive Driving, Fire Safety, Fire Extinguisher Training, Bus Safety, and Workers’ Right-to-Know education. Regular disaster and fire drills are conducted to test the County’s emergency response protocols, allowing staff to evaluate, refine, and improve those procedures.
Ergonomic assessments and improvements are carried out across all County departments to promote employee well-being and reduce preventable injuries. The Safety Officer also manages the Workers’ Compensation program and oversees temporary alternative duty assignments for employees recovering from job-related injuries or illnesses.
To maintain consistent safety standards, the Maplewood Complex Safety Committee and the Cheshire County Joint Loss Management Committee conduct routine inspections of County facilities, ensuring that all workplaces remain safe, functional, and in compliance with state and federal requirements.
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