Providing timely and effective medical care for an injured worker and returning them to work as soon as possible by offering transitional employment are two of the top priorities in managing the workers' compensation program.

The County is self-insured for its Workers' Compensation insurance program, purchasing only an excess insurance policy. The Workers' Compensation Fund is overseen by the Risk Management Department and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure proper funding of insurance premiums and medical and indemnity payments that are set forth and regulated by the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation. The county utiizes the services of a third party administrator to adminster the workers' compensation claims.

Forsyth County is committed to provide the highest degree of safety and health possible for Employees and the general public and is committed to preserve and protect County property and afford the same consideration towards the property of the general public through the establishment of a comprehensive Loss Prevention Program. 

The Risk Management Department serves to support the County's policy and oversees all activities relative to the Loss Control Program.

Forsyth County is committed to enhancing the safety and well-being of employees through a variety of as needed and regularly scheduled safety trainings. Risk Management conducts training in-house utilizing county employees as well as approved vendors identified through the Procurement process.