Sample - Statement of Commitment to Safety/Risk Management

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governmental entity may impact whether this example is appropriate for your use. PennPRIME recommends
that you review the final product before using it, and adapt it as necessary.

EXAMPLE 1

[insert entity name] recognizes its responsibility to the safety of its employees, citizens, volunteers, contractors and the protection of its assets. To fulfill this continual obligation, [insert entity name] is committed to ensuring that the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and cost-effective control of risks are an integral part of all operations of the organization. Elected officials, operational managers, employees, volunteers, and contractors will be held accountable for effecting these goals.

EXAMPLE 2

[insert entity name]’s elected officials and operational management are committed to promoting a culture that encourages Safety and Risk Management at all levels of the organization by providing:

• Clear expectations and follow through,
• The appropriate resources to effectively control risks associated with
  employee and public safety and protection of property, and
• Properly trained leadership, management and employees.

All elected officials, managers, employees, volunteers, and contractors are expected
to execute the objective that the most efficient, and only acceptable way, to complete
any task is by purposefully minimizing risk.

Revised 01/26/16