Safety is a priority for Yuma County.  We strive to ensure that Yuma County employees, volunteers and residents have a safe, secure and healthful place in which to work and conduct business.

The Safety, Health and Security Program at Yuma County strives to maintain a safe and secure workplace thereby preventing workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.  Proactive measures of hazard awareness, risk identification, education, training, program development, risk resolution and communication are practiced and provided for all employees.  

Yuma County will provide a safe, secure and healthful work environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Download: Safety Excellence Award resolution

Yuma County received the “2017 Commissioner's Partnership Award", ” from Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health. For over 10 years Yuma County Safety Compliance Officer has helped the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) bring safety training to businesses and workers in Yuma and surrounding communities. Post Date: 04/27/2017.

Safety Forms (PDF)

Staff recognition and reward for a job well done fulfills a basic human need for acknowledgement and affirmation. When staff are recognized for their contributions, they naturally engage at a higher level and safety awareness increases. The overall goal of a safety recognition program is to drive positive safety behavior and ultimately impact losses to an organization.

1 Document & 1 Form

Safety Excellence Award Information Flyer   [PDF]

Safety Excellence Award Nomination Form  [PDF]

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