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2. May recommend the employee be found not at fault as a major contributor to the proximate
cause of the accident.
3. Reviews safety inspection reports, and accident analyses, taking or recommending
appropriate actions necessary to ensure an effective safety program.
4. Considers assignments for special safety inspections, investigations of serious accidents,
training programs and special safety problems.

Section 1000.010 Finance Department Director

A. Responsible for administering and supervising the Augusta, Georgia Safety and Risk
Management Program.
B. Develops, coordinates, and conducts an aggressive safety program.
C. Takes all actions deemed essential to produce a positive reduction in accidents and determines
their causes.
D. Provides technical guidance and direction to personnel and all levels of management in the
implementation of safety policy and Loss Prevention program.
E. Implements inspection programs to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards and
recommends corrective or preventive measures where indicated.
F. Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of
reports and evidence for Augusta, Georgia use.
G. Stops hazardous jobs when prescribed safety precautions are not being enforced.
H. Conducts inspections of equipment, materials, operations or activities to ensure public and
employee safety.
I. Administers and coordinates workers compensation claims.
J. Periodically evaluates compliance with the program within the divisions and departments.
K. Periodically attends department staff and safety meetings to promote maximum understanding of
the program objectives.
L. Maintains complete records on accidents and publicizes information which will apprise
management and employees of trends.

Section 1000.011 Department Directors

A. Responsible for all aspects of safety within their respective departments.
B. Appoints a departmental safety officer to assist in the department safety program (see Department
Safety Officers below).
C. Maintains safe and healthful working conditions within their department.
D. Controls injuries, collisions, liabilities, and waste material within the department by establishing
policies and procedures particular to the department.
E. Publishes an appropriate safety manual or plan designed to accomplish objectives of this program
and objectives unique to their department with a copy to be provided to Risk Management.
F. Charges each supervisor to be fully accountable for an explanation of injuries, collisions and
liabilities incurred by their employees.
G. Provides leadership and positive direction essential in maintaining Augusta, Georgia safety
policies as a prime consideration in all operations.
H. Ensures employees receive appropriate training in those tasks the employee is to accomplish.
Training will include safety factors involved in the task(s). Sustainment training and remedial
training will be provided as necessary.
I. Ensure hazardous tasks are covered by specific published work rules and employees involved
with these tasks have read, understood, and demonstrated their abilities to accomplish the tasks.
A record of training will be maintained by the department.
J. Provides personal protective items for hazardous tasks as necessary and provides instruction for
item use and care.

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