E1320.04 - Risk Management

Risk Management will:

1. Establish District-wide safety objectives and goals.
2. Assist each department in the administration of their safety program.
3. Serve as a resource to each department for program development and consultation regarding specific hazards.
4. Provide statistical data to each department and assist in monitoring the progress of all programs.
5. Meet with both administration and union representatives to discuss safety issues.
6. Respond to any notification of a hazardous job condition and resolve the issue timely and satisfactorily.
7. When a hazardous condition or work procedure creates an "imminent danger" to the health and safety of any District employee, the Risk Manager is delegated  to issue a "stop work" order until the condition or procedure is corrected.
8. Assure the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Division that employees will be provided a safe work environment in accordance with OAR Chapter 437 Division 2.