The City of Alachua comprehensive Safety & Wellness Program includes:
The City Commission, City Manager, Department Directors and all employees focus on the safety, health and welfare of our community and each other. The Safety and Wellness programs of the City are now combined. It is clear that employees focused on wellness are more alert, have more energy, are more in control of their physical actions, have a more positive and productive attitude, miss less work and generally feel better and live happier lives. A fit and well employee is a safer employee no matter if a disability may exist. The City Program is designed to prevent promote wellness and prevent injuries and property loss. The City Manager established policies, procedures, inspections and training require all staff, as a condition of employment, to abide by the established standards. Employees must practice safe and healthy working habits and supervisors, by any name or title, are responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of safety and wellness.
The City of Alachua comprehensive Safety & Wellness Program includes:
Fulltime Safety Specialist
Proactive and Employee Driven “Culture of Safety & Wellness”
Manual with Reports and Forms
Safety & Wellness Committee
Safety & Wellness Teams
Safety Inspections
Safety Training and Awareness
Wellness Challenge
Accident Review Panel
Safety Luncheons
The City of Alachua comprehensive Safety & Wellness Program includes: