As manager of the County of Riverside’s Human Resources Department Safety Division, I would like to welcome you to our website. I am hopeful that you will find it to be helpful in providing useful information relative to the variety of services that we offer.
As you may already know, the Safety Division provides centralized occupational safety and health services to all county departments and programs. Meeting the needs of a 19,000-employee workforce engaged in activities ranging from law enforcement to medical care (and virtually everything in-between) presents unique and exciting challenges. In order to meet these challenges, the Safety Division has developed a comprehensive occupational safety and health program that includes on-site occupational safety and health evaluations (including "ergonomic" evaluations) and consultative assistance, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) development and implementation assistance as well as a variety of relevant safety training programs.
The heart of any successful occupational safety and health program is a dedicated staff of safety and health professionals. The County Safety Division is no exception. I encourage you to visit the “About Us” section of this website and to familiarize yourself with the Safety Division staff member that has responsibility for your department or program. They stand ready to assist you with your questions and requests for service.
In order to help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, the Safety Division has developed a comprehensive Safety Manual that contains a variety of policies, which address specific occupational safety and health concerns. Please visit the “Safety Manual” section of our website to learn more about this important document.
Of course, no occupational safety and health program would be complete without an extensive training program. I ‘m pleased to say that the Safety Division has just such a program, with classes covering a variety of topics. Classes are held primarily at our Spruce Street location; however, we also offer classes in Indio and Blythe. I’m sure that you will find the “Training” section of our website helpful in meeting your training needs.
One of our more popular services is the Safety Division Monthly Newsletter. Please visit the “Newsletter” section of our website to view current and past editions of this valuable safety tool.
It goes without saying that the County’s employees are its most valuable resource. We at the County Safety Division believe that helping to get our employees through the day safely and home to their loved ones is our primary mission. I can assure you that that we will do all that we can to meet this challenge. Please let me (or any member of the Safety Division staff) know if the Safety Division can be of assistance.
Thank you.
Mark Carleson
County Safety Manager
