Employees of New Hanover County are the organization's most valuable resource, and for that reason their health and safety are of paramount concern.  New Hanover County's Safety Program is designed to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina and all other applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. This program embodies a positive attitude toward safety and accident prevention on the part of all County employees and the Board of Commissioners. The program is designed to provide not only a safe physical working environment, but also an atmosphere of safety awareness through safety education, training, and employee involvement. The participation and earnest cooperation of all employees of New Hanover County is actively encouraged.

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Dear Fellow Employees:

The county is sincerely concerned with the safety and welfare of its employees and the public it serves. It acknowledges an obligation as an employer to provide the safest possible working condition for employees and a safe environment for the public that uses our services.

The primary purpose of this safety manual is to acquaint you with the general rules and policies. It reflects the efforts of many people to establish reasonable, practical and safe work practices to prevent accidents. Our approach to accident prevention cannot be simple or basic; it is complicated by the wide variety in tasks performed and the differences in work environments.

We can and we must perform the tasks of government operations and public services without accidents. It is the responsibility of all County employees to contribute to that goal.

Sincerely,

Bruce T. Shell, CPA
County Manager

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If, as an employee, you wish to submit safety concerns, suggestions or related issues for your department or other County departments, click here.

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Mike Winebar
Safety Officer

 Bill Fillyaw
Youth Empowerment Services

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The Safety Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. The location of the meetings vary from month to month, giving members a chance to see other departments in action.

Each month, the Committee tries to present an interesting topic such as Electrical Safety, Fire Extinguisher Use, Summer Safety, Holiday Safety, Workplace Safety and a variety of other programs. All employees of the County are invited to attend any of the programs presented.

The agenda for each meeting is as follows:

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Seventeen Departments Win N.C. State Safety Awards for 2007:

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State Safety Sites

Federal Safety Sites