​Safety is essential to business functions at the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is never compromised. It is the intent of this Agency, to provide a safe environment for all employees.

 

The mission of the Office of Risk Management and Safety is to ensure, provide, develop, and maintain an effective, safe, and healthful work environment for all employees and public/private service providers that engage in any activity at MDOT, through management, employee involvement, safety/health awareness training, policy review and revision, compliance with state and federal regulations, and partnering with other transportation modal administrations. The mission of the Office of Risk Management and Safety is to ensure, provide, develop, and maintain an effective, safe, and healthful work environment for all employees and public/private service providers that engage in any activity at MDOT, through management, employee involvement, safety/health awareness training, policy review and revision, compliance with state and federal regulations, and partnering with other transportation modal administrations.

 

The program is comprised of the following components:

• Conduct Risk Assessment
• Policy/Procedure
• Health and Safety Committee
• Accident/Incident Management
• Health and Safety Training
• Inventory Control

For more information on Risk Management or to obtain injury data, please contact MDOT’s Risk Management Program Manager.