The safety officer looks for broken equipment, defective tools and other potential hazards, focusing on worker safety. The safety officer determines what type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed and makes sure that workers know how to operate and use tools and equipment.
Price County Population and Races. As of 2010-2014, the total population of Price County is 13,888, which is 12.22% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 6.73% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010 Paducah had a population of 25,024. The 2012 estimate is 25,048. McCracken County had a population of 65,565 reported in the 2010 Census. For population changes over the past 40 years and population forecasts, see Chapter Two of the Comprehensive Plan.