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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board approve modifications to Board Policy K-1 - Injury Illness and Prevention Program.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
As part of Objective 2.2 of the Good Governance Goal in the Board approved Strategic Plan, Board policies are undergoing a review/update process. On July 23, 2019, the Board of Supervisors adopted updates to Policy K-1 - Injury Illness and Prevention Program (IIPP). The current modifications presented herein are intended to update County policies and procedures. The first section of the IIPP includes procedural updates, whereas the eighteen (18) attached policies bring the County into compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.
The proposed modifications delete Regulatory Compliance Program Number Seven Crisis Communication Plan. The Crisis Communication Plan is an older plan that has been superseded by the County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan last updated by the Board on February 7, 2023, with Legistar item 22-0690. It was determined that the Crisis Communications Plan is outdated, redundant, and unnecessary in light of more recent plans, so it is recommended that it is deleted from Policy K-1 - Injury Illness and Prevention Program (IIPP).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the recommended changes; direct staff to make additional modifications; or take no action.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
On July 18, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a sunset extension date on Policy E-1 to October 18, 2023 (Legistar 23-1257)
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
All Departments
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to updating this policy. Indirectly, the County could realize fines should the proposed policies not be adopted. Additionally, the proposed policies should reduce the probability of injuries, employee loss of life, and/or being out on Workers’ Compensation.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will update the online Board Policy Manual with the approved changes, notify all department heads, as well as the Chair or staff for applicable boards, committees, and commissions.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources