Download Pamplet  The programs included in the Safety & Occupational Health Department include the following… Workers’ Compensation Accident Prevention and Investigation Ergonomics Return to wok program EPA Compliance OSHA Compliance TDH Compliance Crisis Management Quality Assurance Asbestos Blood borne Pathogens Compliance Traffic Safety Pest Management Compliance  Safety & Health Education Industrial Hygiene Training Fire Safety Compliance Personal Protective Equipment

Safety & Occupational Health Department Tel: 956-795-3615 Fax: 956-795-3616 Mission: The mission of the Safety & Occupational Health Department is to provide and promote occupational health and safety within the school district. It is also our intent to provide safer and healthier ways of working, thus ensuring appropriate environmental and health conditions for all students, staff, and guests of LISD. Goals: The goals of the Safety and Occupational Health Department are to educate all staff of the hazards and causes of occupational injuries and illnesses. Based on that education, the Safety and Occupational Health Department will develop and enforce standards to remove specific hazards from the workplace. In order to achieve the educational and enforcement components, the proper engineering components will be implemented such as: Conducting a targeted program (MBO=Mission By Objective) to reduce morbidity, injuries, and accidents among employees in high-priority areas and high-risk sectors. Developing a system for surveillance of major occupational illnesses, injuries, exposures, and health hazards. Increasing occupational disease and injury prevention activities through workplace evaluations, interventions, and recommendations. Providing workers, staff, and teachers with adequate information, training, and capacity to prevent occupational diseases and injuries. Meet the Safety & Occupational Health Department Staff Linda Jo Perez, RN MSN Occupational Health Coordinator ljperez@laredoisd.org Linda Jo Perez was born in Laredo, Texas and raised abroad. She graduated in 1978 from J.W. Nixon High School in Laredo, Texas. After attending Laredo Community College, she received an Associate in Applied Science and became an LVN & RN. Linda later enrolled at Corpus Christi State University where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. In 1991, Linda was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau (an international nursing honor society). After graduating in 1991 with high honors, Linda attended Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi where she received a Masters of Science in Nursing in 1994. Linda has been an RN for over 25 years. During her nursing career she has worked in nursing administration, I.C.U., and taught nursing at Laredo Community College. Victor G. Mora, BA District Safety Officer vmora@laredoisd.org Victor attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he was a member of the varsity baseball team and received a BA in Psychology in 1987. He has served as a general manager for a Fortune 500 company and has been involved in safety for 12 years. Victor is also an authorized OSHA trainer. He is very involved with Emergency Responders in Crisis Intervention as an Administrator-on-Call. Elodia Rodriguez Secretary elrodriguez@laredoisd.org Elodia Rodriguez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. In 2001, Elodia graduated with high honors from Martin High School as a Texas Scholar and as a member of the Distinguished Achievement Program. Elodia has completed her associated degree in Business/Computer Information Systems from Laredo Community College as part of the Honors Program. Juanita Lopez Workers’ Compensation Secretary jlopez@laredoisd.org Juanita Lopez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. She graduated from Nixon High School, bicentennial class of 1976. She then attended Laredo Jr. College majoring in Business Technology. Before joining the Safety and Occupational Health Department, Juanita worked at Commerce Bank for 16 years at the loan administration department. General Safety Monthly Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Meeting Agenda Risk Management Incident Report Form Fire Drill Report Quarterly Analysis of Accident Trends Safety Manual Monthly Fire Drill Log Workers Compensation Employee Incident Report for hoildays Insurance Reporting Information Temporary Income Benefits Approved Doctors List Spring Break Procedures Workers' Compensation Packet Accident Reporting Procedures Workers' Compensation Notice Aviso de Workers' Comp. Workers' Compensation Approved Doctor List Ombudsman Required Posting      Insurance Reporting Info    403 Employer Notification Ombudsman Program     Crisis Management Administrator on Call  Crisis Chart  Crisis Emergency Checklist  Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management Manual Integrated Pest Management Regulations Consumer Information Sheet  Notice of Pest Control Treatment