Highway Superintendent
Albert H. Rascoe, P.E.
Engineering
David Langlois
Christopher Passino
William Sweet
736 Route 3, Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Phone: (518) 565-4040 Fax: (518) 563-8068
Email: highway@co.clinton.ny.us
Lisa Garrand
Alycia Cooney
Accounting
Sheri Pavone
Maryanne Corrow
Comprehensive Safety Program
OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive employee safety training program for conducting safe operations in work zones while ensuring the safety of the traveling public and Department work crews, ensure workplace safety, and compliance with OSHA regulations and standards, to minimize liability exposure, and to minimize time lost from preventable work injuries.
In all operations conducted by the Department, safety comes first and foremost. Employees are constantly exposed to hazardous working conditions. By the nature of our work, it is our duty to put safety as the top priority. Safety training is conducted by in-house trained certified staff. The following is a list of safety programs currently conducted at the Clinton County Highway Department:
Clinton County Highway Department Safety Programs |
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Program |
Frequency |
Description of Purpose |
Garage Safety Inspections (conducted by in-house staff) |
Bi-annual |
To identify and correct any safety deficiencies and/or health issues to provide employees with a safe work environment. |
Safety Meetings |
Bi-annual |
To provide employees a review of current Department safety policies/procedures and introduce new or updated information. |
NYS Department of Labor |
Every 5 years |
To insure that the Department is in compliance with OSHA standards/policies and provide updated information regarding these policies. |
Flagger Certification Training |
As requested on interim basis |
To provide employees training on proper flagging techniques, work zone safety and required nighttime flagging certification. |
MSDS Training/Hazard Communication Program |
As needed |
To provide employees with the “Right to know” information regarding hazardous chemical in the workplace. |
Lockout/Tagout Policy Training (conducted by in-house staff) |
Annual |
To provide designated employees with training on proper procedures to insure the isolation of sudden or unexpected release of energy when performing equipment maintenance. |
Ergonomics Training |
As requested on interim basis |
To provide employees with proper lifting, pulling and pushing techniques to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. |
Forklift Operation Training |
Every 3 years or |
To insure safe operation of |
Fire Safety/Evacuation Plans |
Annual/as needed for new employees |
To provide employee safety from fire or other emergency. |