We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthful environment for our employees and customers, protecting the public, and preserving Douglas County assets.

At Douglas County, our most valuable resources are the people who work for us. Injuries can be prevented. To achieve this objective, Douglas County will make all reasonable efforts to comply with all government regulations pertaining to safety and health issues. An effective Safety and Health Program will be carried out throughout our organization.

The Safety and Health Program will assist management and non-supervisory employees in controlling hazards and risks which will minimize employee and customer injuries, damage to customer’s property and damage or destruction of Douglas County property.

All employees will follow this program. This program is designed to encourage all employees to promote the safety of their fellow employees and customers. To accomplish our safety and health goals, all members of management are responsible and accountable for implementing this policy, and to insure it is followed.

Contractors performing work on County premises shall be required to comply with health and safety laws and regulations and to adopt safety practices equivalent to those applicable to the County employees.

Douglas County is sincerely interested in the employee’s safety. The policy of Douglas County is to provide safe equipment, adequate tools and training, and all necessary protective equipment. It is the employee’s responsibility to follow the rules of safety as established for their protection and the protection of others, and to use the protective devices that Douglas County provides.

Administration of the County’s Loss Control Program is the responsibility of the Human Resources Department, County management, and the Safety Committee. Questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (775) 782-9860.

Date Posted and Distributed to Employees: March 11, 2002

Douglas County Safety and Health Program
Revised: 3/8/02