Department Functions
Risk Management coordinates the development and implementation of the Hampton County Safety Program. There are two committee's; a Central Safety Committee and the Department Safety Committee. The Risk Manager serves as Chairman of each committee.

Responsibilities

• Develop a safety program to include implementation and enforcement
• Chair safety committee meetings to discuss safety infractions, progress reports, recognition and awards programs and guidelines
• Make recommendation's to the County Administrator and department heads on safety policies and implement approved policies
• Coordinate safety training with each department and County wide
• Assure records are kept of all safety infraction's and disciplinary actions
• Coordinate safety recognition program
• Investigate accident's and makes on-site inspections
• Report Workers' Compensation claims and maintains file
• Administer transitional work program for employee on light duty

Related Links
S.C. Workers' Compensation Commission
S.C. Association of Counties Risk Management Services
S.C. Department of Transportation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration