This is technical field and office work in a departmental employee industrial safety and vehicle accident prevention program.

Employees in this class are responsible for assisting in the operation of a loss control program to prevent employee on-the-job accidents. Duties include the periodic inspection of various facilities, buildings and equipment, preparation of reports detailing findings and recommendations, investigation of industrial accidents and performance of various other duties in support of a loss control program. Incumbents generally assist a superior in the development and administration of a loss control program for a County department engaged in large-scale industrial operations. Supervision is received from a professional or administrative superior by occasional review of work in progress and review upon completion for thoroughness in accomplishing assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs inspections of various county facilities, buildings and equipment to determine proper adherence to established safety standards and to assure that accident prevention techniques are being fully implemented.

Prepares written reports of field inspections and develops recommendations to assure correction of unsafe conditions and minimize losses.

Inspects county vehicles for proper safety equipment and mechanical condition.

Performs investigations of industrial accidents which cause damage to county property and/or injury to persons; determines causes of accidents and develops recommendations for appropriate actions to prevent recurrences such as changes in work procedures or the provision of specialized equipment for employee protection.

Confers with employees and supervisory personnel to promote interest in safety measures and accident prevention.

Advises superiors of unique or unusual conditions which have the potential of resulting in large monetary losses.

Assists a superior in the development and administration of a loss prevention program in a department characterized by large-scale industrial operations; participates in safety meetings with departmental supervisors; tabulates data on accident frequency and severity rates and prepares various reports as required.

Maintains contact with local, State and national safety organizations to keep informed on current developments in the safety field.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of loss prevention practices, procedures and techniques used in varied employment situations and equipment operations.

Considerable knowledge of standard safety equipment and safe driving methods applicable to varied types of vehicle operations and work areas.

Knowledge of hazardous working conditions and equipment operations in various work environments.

Knowledge of the objectives of the loss control program to which assigned.

Knowledge of accident prevention records and statistical measurements of accident frequency and severity.

Ability to detect hazardous working conditions in varied work environments and equipment operations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and officials of County departments.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to groups and individuals.

Ability to analyze vehicular and industrial accidents and make effective recommendations to prevent recurrence.

REV 9-91