Safety Program

The City of Oak Harbor's safety program goal is to lower risks for on-the-job injuries. The focus is on injury prevention to keep employees safe before an accident happens. The City conducts quarterly Central Safety Committee meetings and safety policies are included in the Accident Prevention Program (APP). Department sub-committees meet monthly to review and discuss safety topics, updated rules or regulations, and to complete safety training. The City's after-hours emergency update phone line is: (564) 888-4011.

City-wide Safety Program, Accident Prevention, and Injury Reporting Policy and Procedure.

City of Oak Harbor Safety Statement:
We expect employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and the City’s Accident Prevention Program. This includes, but is not limited to, actively identifying, and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action, emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans. 

OSHA has released a video series called Come Home Safe Stories. These videos emphasize the importance of safe workplaces and the value of workers. The overall message is that safety must be a core value to both management and the workers facing hazards in their work tasks, and integrates with our program’s vision of every employee, home safe, every night.

The City's goal is to become a designated WorkSafe Employer by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).