These deal with particularly hazardous subjects or needs that the community has expressed. The Safety Division has three film libraries and media centers that are co-sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Labor, the Arkansas Insurance Department, and the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission. The main library is housed at our Little Rock office, another in Fort Smith and a new library just opened in Jonesboro. Each library contains films, videos, and slide cassettes on safety related topics. These are available to companies and individuals to borrow free of charge for training sessions and safety committee meetings.
Consultants work only with industries and employers who request their help.
Small high-hazard industries receive priority for services. Consultants conduct either a partial or complete safety and health survey, as requested by the employer. The consultant also conducts any tests that are required, such as air sampling or checking electrical continuity. Upon completion of the survey and applicable tests, a written report is processed and sent to the employer. The employer is then required to correct all serious hazards found by the consultant and notify the division when the corrections have been made.