The Risk Management and Workplace Safety Office develops and implements programs that protect employees and patrons, protect and secure the agency's assets, and mitigate losses. The Office achieves these goals through programs and initiatives such as:
- Conducting training on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and accident prevention
- Developing and administering safety and loss control programs
- Ensuring compliance with Federal/State safety regulations such as those issued by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), etc.
- Managing the workers' compensation program, and the liability program (including, but not limited to, insurance portfolios and property/auto/general liability issues) for the Policy and Management Operations Division, within the Department of Human Resources and Management
- Performing risk analysis, inspections, and accident investigations
- Providing expertise and advice for enhanced safety and risk mitigation
- Reviewing contracts for required insurance coverage and reduction of liability
Additional Agency Resources
- For emergencies involving fatalities, serious accidents, fire, major damage to M-NCPPC property, and other life threatening situations - Call 911 (When calling 911 regarding a M-NCPPC incident, ask dispatcher to transfer call to M-NCPPC Park Police)
- Montgomery County Park Police for the Montgomery County region: 301-949-3010
- Prince George’s County Park Police for the Prince George’s County region: 301-459-3232