The Safety & Risk Management Department is responsible for increasing safety awareness throughout County Government and assuring that the liability risks of the County are adequately managed. Functions of the Safety & Insurance Department include:

• Developing safety policies and safety awareness programs for the County Government employees, including training sessions and unannounced monitoring of employee work sites.
• Investigating all accidents and injuries involving County employees, equipment and property.
• Managing liability and property insurance coverage for County premises and operations.
• Receiving and maintain records on liability and property damage claims and recovering losses when necessary.
• Administering the Worker's Compensation Program.
• Disseminating employee health benefits information and securing excess coverage.
• Administering the salary conversion plan
• Regularly reporting to the County Board Chairman through the Director of Administration on the progress of the Safety and Loss Control Program.
• Administering the County Health Insurance Program.