Subtitle 31 – Occupational Medical Service and Occupational Safety

establish medical procedures and standards at all City medical facilities for employees and assure conformity with such procedures and standards;

examine and treat patients at a central medical services clinic;

monitor the quality of medical treatments for all City employees;

investigate and evaluate all City employee safety and health hazards, including but not limited to toxic materials, and establish programs to eliminate and reduce hazards;

evaluate medical cases of patients, including employees with disability claims, at all City medical facilities and recommend upon their disposition;

cooperate with and assist the Law Department and other City agencies involved in Workers’ Compensation Commission claims and disability retirement claims and matters relative thereto, improving all types of claims management and loss control;

develop and maintain programs for controlling sick leave, substance abuse, and disability of all City employees and for monitoring and reducing absenteeism;

cooperate with public health agencies in improving the quality of occupational medicine;

maintain a system of uniform medical records; and

develop and maintain programs to enhance the professional education of all employees involved in occupational medicine.

develop and administer City-wide safety programs for the prevention of accidents, illnesses, and injuries;

develop and monitor safety programs in City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies and work with agency safety personnel to assure the effectiveness of said programs;

advise the Mayor, the Director, and City agencies in all aspects of employee safety and the safety of the public related to City activities;

investigate and report upon occupational injuries and illnesses and maintain a related record system designed to reduce occupational hazards and ensure responsibility and compliance by all City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies;

assure the adherence of City agencies to City safety policies;

keep abreast of all laws and regulations affecting employee safety and advise City management thereon;

maintain relationships with appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies affecting safety and with relevant professional organizations; and

develop and maintain programs to enhance the professional education of all employees involved in safety activities.