Safety Coordinator Duties

Basic Information Covering the Responsibilities of the Agency Safety Coordinator

Pursuant to SAM 0521.0, NRS 618.383 and the Governor’s Executive Order these are the basic responsibilities of an agency Safety Coordinator. Also listed are organizations with their representatives that can help you in the implementation of your agency’s safety programs.

Contacts

Risk Management Division: Oversees program implementation by State agencies; provides periodic reports to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature on the program status; coordinates and handles scheduling for statewide training, limited on-site training, safety surveys and audits, assistance with accident investigations, safety committees and general program assistance.

Carson City – (775) 687-1753

Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS): Comprehensive safety training, formal safety inspections, safety consultation services, and advice on OSHA Standards interpretation-Industrial Hygiene services.

Elko (775) 778-3312
Las Vegas (702) 486-9140
Reno (775) 688-3730

Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA): Enforces the safety laws and regulations throughout the State-provides interpretation on rules and standards.

Las Vegas (702) 486-9020
Reno (775) 682-5098

State Fire Marshal Division: Fire Code Inspections; Fire Investigations; Hazmat Training; Coordination and Assistance with Fire Drills and Fire Safety issues.

Carson City (775) 684-7500
Las Vegas (775) 684-7510
Lovelock DPS (775) 623-6525

Responsibilities

Coordinate the ongoing implementation of your Division’s Written Safety Program and Emergency Action Plan.
Monitor all activities; provide guidance and assistance as needed and complete reports as requested by the Risk Management Division.
Participate in all Safety Committee meetings.
Conduct routine Safety Inspections of work areas.
Coordinate bi-annual emergency evacuation drills.
Maintain and update the OSHA 300 Log and post the log on the message/bulletin board from February 1 through April 30 of each year.
Ensure that proper records of Safety Committee Meetings, Safety Training, Accident Investigations and Notice of Injury (C-1) Forms are maintained.
Ensure that Supervisors complete Accident Investigation Reports as necessary.
Assist with the development, implementation and review of corrective actions, determining their effectiveness.
Review accident/injury reports, evaluate and provide recommendations to Department and/or Division Head.
Interact with Risk Management, OSHA, SCATS and the State Fire Marshal Division.
Ensure that updated safety and worker’s compensation posters are displayed in the required locations.
Ensure that new supervisors receive appropriate safety and health training as posted on the Risk Management’s website, under Safety/Training.
Assist supervisors in developing safety rules, checklists and standard operating procedures.
Ensure that new employees are provided UPON HIRE, the Department’s Written Safety Program, Emergency Evacuation Plan(s), Emergency Action Plan and accident reporting procedures.
Identify safety-training needs and develop action plan to complete training. Ensure that annual refresher training is accomplished as needed.
Identify budget needs and submit to proper agency representatives.
New Safety Coordinators: Contact Risk Management for initial Training. See Nevada Safety and Health Program Training Materials and Manual below.
Complete annual safety report and submit to Risk Management. See Training link below.
Assist your leadership with annual review and revision of your agency's Written Safety Program, Emergency Action Plan, and Emergency Evacuation Plan(s).