Purpose

The City of San Luis Risk Management Department is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace for all its employees. It accomplishes this by developing and implementing safety programs that comply with the rules, regulations, and laws of both state and federal governments. This is carried out through the enforcement of the City Safety Program, and safety & health training for employees and supervisors. The department also oversees and administers the Worker’s Compensation Program and handles all claims that come into the city. Those claims include general liability, auto liability, auto physical, property, errors and omissions, law enforcement liability, mobile equipment, and cyber security liability.

Risk Management Department is responsible for the following:

  • Process City of San Luis worker’s compensation, property, and liability claims.
  • Investigate all claims against the city.
  • Work hand in hand with the city attorney and insurance company where the city is named as a defendant.
  • Review insurance requirements for all services provided to the City.
  • Provide direction and assistance to the planning, development, and coordination of safety programs.
  • Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Conduct training in person and online.
  • Reduce costs related to accidents and injuries through education and remediation.
  • Maintain a database of information regarding accidents involving motor vehicles, city equipment, and city property and inventory.
  • Procure and schedule post-accident, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing for City employees.
  • Communicate and work with City Managers and Supervisors on the safety concerns of their departments.

Safety and Loss Prevention

The Safety and Loss Prevention unit oversees safety and health programs that reduce hazards to the City’s workforce. This unit also evaluates working environments in conjunction with City departments. This includes departmental operations, procedures, and facilities. In addition, this unit assesses and reduces risks associated with the City’s operations, products, services, activities, and events.

For questions about the Safety and Loss Prevention Unit, contact (928)341-8552.

Safety Message

“The City of San Luis is committed to providing a safe work environment free from recognized and potential hazards. Each department readily acknowledges that employees are the city’s most important asset. Our goal is to grow a culture of safety awareness and accountability and to collaborate interdepartmentally to reduce injuries, costs, and loss of work productivity. The City of San Luis believes that safety doesn’t happen by accident. Implementing safety measures and accident prevention practices can enhance efficiency rather than supersede or interfere with work productivity.”