HomeMy WebLinkAboutr10282revisedinjuryillnesspreventionplanRESOLUTION NO . 10282 (2011 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING THE REVISE D
INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PLA N
WHEREAS,the Legislature of the State of California passed Senate Bill 198 whic h
requires all employers to have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program ; and
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo recognizes the need to provide its employee s
with a safe working environment ; and
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo also recognizes its responsibility to ensure that
all its employees receive training in safe working practices ; and
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo by the adoption of Resolution No . 7072 (199 2
Series) acknowledged its responsibility to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 198 ; an d
WHEREAS,there is a need for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program to remai n
relevant, current, and in compliance with legal and administrative requirements .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 .The Revised Injury and Illness Prevention Program attached heret o
(Exhibit A) is hereby adopted .
SECTION 2 .The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve an y
subsequent revisions to the Injury and Illness Prevention Program .
Upon motion of Council Member Carter, seconded by Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, and on th e
following vote :
AYES :
Council Members Carpenter, Carter and Smith, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh an d
Mayor Mar x
NOES :
None
ABSENT : None
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Resolution No . 10282 (2011 Series )
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 5th day of July 2011 .
ATTEST :
Elaina Cano
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
City of San Luis Obisp o
INJURY AND ILLNES S
PREVENTION PROGRA M
(Revised 2011)
Exhibit A
TABLE OF CONTENT S
1 .0 Employer Information :1
2 .0 Scope :1
3 .0 Safety Program Responsibilities :1
3 .1 Employee Safety Responsibilities 1
3 .2 Supervisor's Safety Responsibilities 2
3 .3 Department Director and Senior Management Safety Responsibilities 2
3 .4 Safety Program Administrator Responsibilities 3
3 .5 Department Safety Committee Representative Responsibilities :4
4 .0 Safety Program Communication :4
4 .1 Initial Training :4
4 .2 Safety Meetings :4
4 .3 Employee Suggestions and Reporting Health and Safety Concerns :5
4 .4 Written Communications :5
5 .0 Safety Program Compliance :5
5 .1 Disciplinary Action :5
5 .2 Recognition Program :6
5 .3 Accountability Program :6
6 .0 Identification, Evaluation and Prevention of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards :6
6 .1 Job Hazard Assessment :6
6 .2 Site Safety Inspections :6
6 .3 Hazard Correction :7
6 .4 Equipment Inspections :7
6 .5 Insurance Company Inspections and Surveys :7
7 .0 Accident Investigation :8
7 .1 Reporting :8
7 .2 Investigation :8
8 .0 Correcting Unsafe or Unhealthy Conditions :8
8 .1 Emergency Evacuation :8
9 .0 Safety Training :9
9 .1 New Hire Orientation :9
9 .2 Supervisor Training :9
10 .0 Safety Committee :9
11 .0 Safety Program Record keeping :1 0
Appendix A - Code of Safe Practices 10
City of San Luis Obispo Injury and Illness Prevention Progra m
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O
INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRA M
1 .0 Employer Information :
City of San Luis Obisp o
990 Palm Stree t
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-324 9
Telephone : (805) 781-725 0
Web Site : www .slocity.org
2 .0 Scope :
The City of San Luis Obispo makes all reasonable efforts to :
♦Protect the health and safety of employees and the public ;
♦Provide safe workplaces ;
♦Provide information to employees about health and safety hazards ;
♦Identify and correct health and safety hazards and encourage employees to repor t
hazards ;
♦Provide information and safeguards for employees regarding hazards arising fro m
operations at the City of San Luis Obispo .
Per General Industry Safety Orders Section 3203 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8), th e
City of San Luis Obispo has adopted this Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), whic h
describes specific requirements for program responsibility, compliance, communication, hazar d
assessment, accident/exposure investigations, hazard correction, training, and record keeping .
3 .0 Safety Program Responsibilities :
The City Manager, Katie Lichtig,is designated as the City's Safety Program Administrator . The
Human Resources Manager works with the City Manager in overseeing and coordinating th e
implementation of the IIPP . Under the City's Safety Program,all levels in the organization have a
responsibility for safety .
3.1 Employee Safety Responsibilities
All employees are responsible for following the requirements of the IIPP . This includes :
♦Becoming familiar and complying with the Code of Safe Practices (Appendix A) an d
specific work procedures or rules as they apply to their work activity .
♦Keeping themselves informed of conditions affecting their health and safety .
♦Adhering to healthful and safe practices .
♦Attending training sessions as scheduled and incorporating training concepts into daily
work practices.
♦Reporting all injuries and near miss incidents .
♦Reporting unsafe conditions and potential hazards to their supervisor .
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Exhibit A
3 .2 Supervisor's Safety Responsibilitie s
Supervisors are responsible for implementing the City's IIPP . This includes :
♦Becoming familiar and complying with the Code of Safe Practices (Appendix A) an d
specific work procedures or rules as they apply to their area of authority . Attendin g
training sessions as scheduled and incorporating training concepts into daily work
practices . Developing their own knowledge and skills in safety and health relative to thei r
areas of responsibility . Establishing safety-related work rules and procedures for al l
operations and exposures within their area of responsibility .
♦Ensuring that employees under their direction receive training relative to their wor k
exposures and are aware of and comply with the Code of Safe Practices, and specifi c
work procedures or rules as they apply .
♦Investigating all accidents and near miss incidents in a timely manner, includin g
documenting all aspects of the incident, identifying the cause and implementing th e
corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence .
♦Enforcing health and safety rules fairly and uniformly related to job performance .
Evaluating employees on compliance with safe work practices as part of the performanc e
management process . Acknowledging employees who contribute to the maintenance o f
a safe workplace . Disciplining employees, per the City's discipline policy, for violations o f
the Code of Safe Practices and specific work procedures or rules as they apply .
♦Conducting documented and regularly scheduled safety inspections within their areas o f
responsibility . Ensuring that workplaces and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and i n
compliance with external agency regulations, generally accepted safe practices, and th e
City's policies, programs, and practices . Correcting any unsafe conditions or wor k
practices observed during a site safety inspection in a timely manner .
♦Encouraging employees to report workplace hazards without fear of reprisal .
♦Ensuring that training, inspection, and investigation records and employee health an d
safety records are maintained and retained for the designated period(s) of time .
3 .3 Department Director and Senior Management Safet y
Responsibilities
Department Directors and Senior Managers are responsible for :
♦Ensuring the quality of safety performance by supervisors .
♦Demonstrating a genuine interest in safety-specific issues and support for safet y
programs .
♦Demonstrating that safety is everyone's responsibility .
♦Becoming familiar and complying with the Code of Safe Practices and specific wor k
procedures or rules as they apply to their area of authority .
♦Ensuring that employees and contractors are aware of and comply with the Code of Safe
Practices, and specific work procedures or rules and Cal-OSHA regulations .
♦Disciplining employees, per the City's discipline policy, for violations of the Code of Saf e
Practices and specific work procedures or rules as they apply .
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Exhibit A
♦Reviewing accident investigations in a timely manner, ensuring that all aspects of th e
incident are documented, identifying the cause and implementing corrective actions t o
prevent reoccurrence .
♦Correcting in a timely manner any unsafe conditions or work practices observed during a
site safety inspection .
♦Designating an employee within their Department to act as the department Safet y
Committee representative from each department, division or work unit . Note : only on e
employee will be designated as the Safety Committee representative for the combined
Attorney and Administration/Clerks Departments .
3.4 Safety Program Administrator Responsibilitie s
The Safety Program Administrator, or designee, is responsible for :
♦Advising senior management on safety and health issues .
♦Working with senior management to develop safety and health guidelines and policies .
♦Developing and maintaining centralized Safety Policies and Procedures Manual, Ris k
Management Manual and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program .
♦Establishing, supporting and maintaining injury/illness/accident report and investigatio n
procedures for use by supervisors and managers .
♦Assisting managers and supervisors with planning, organizing and coordinating safet y
training .
♦Assisting supervisors in conducting workplace hazard assessments to identify, evaluat e
and correct hazards .
♦Maintaining current information on local, state, and federal safety and health regulations .
♦Coordinating audits of City safety programs to evaluate compliance with Cal-OSH A
requirements .
♦Reporting to City Management regarding safety compliance status, new or upcomin g
regulations and other safety issues that require their attention .
♦Supporting managers' efforts to develop safety and health inspection procedures an d
monitoring to ensure inspections and necessary corrective actions are completed .
♦Providing training and technical assistance to managers and supervisors on th e
implementation of the IIPP and Hazard Specific Safety Policies .
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3.5 Department Safety Committee Representative
Responsibilities :
♦Conducting monthly site safety inspections and following up on corrective actions neede d
with the department supervisor, manager and/or department head .
♦Conducting and documenting safety meetings and training with employees either bi-
weekly or monthly as required by law.
♦Attending regularly scheduled Safety Committee meetings and sub-committee meetings .
♦Acting as a department or division resource and liaison on safety matters .
4 .0 Safety Program Communication :
The City of San Luis Obispo communicates with employees in a form readily understandable b y
all affected employees on matters related to occupational safety and health, including provision s
designed to encourage employees to inform the City or their supervisor of hazards at the worksit e
without fear of reprisal .
4 .1
Initial Training :
Upon implementation and revision of the IIPP all employees will have this program reviewed wit h
them . The program will be reviewed as an element of the new employee orientation and fo r
contract employees working under the City's direction and control .
4.2
Safety Meetings :
The Department Safety Committee Representative or his/her designee will conduct safet y
meetings based on the exposures present at the work site . All meetings will include informatio n
on the following subjects as applicable .
♦Review of Codes of Safe Practices, policies or procedures .
♦On-the-Job or Off-the-Job safety information .
♦Feedback from employees on hazards, safety suggestions or concerns .
♦Review of previous accidents and near misses, causes and corrective actions .
♦Recognition for compliance, good safety performance or attitude .
Attendance at the safety meetings is considered a part of every employee's job duties . Al l
meetings will be documented in writing, with the date, safety topic, discussion items, video an d
employee attendance signature included . The Department Safety Committee Representative wil l
retain a copy of completed safety meeting documentation forms .
Safety meetings will be conducted as follows :
Administration & Attorney — Monthly
Finance and Information Technology — Monthl y
Human Resources — Monthly
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Community Development— Monthl y
Parks and Recreation — Monthl y
Public Works and Utilities — Every Two Week s
Police — As part of their daily briefin g
Fire — As part of their daily briefing / regular training session s
4 .3 Employee Suggestions and Reporting Health an d
Safety Concerns (Anti-Reprisal Policy):
Employees will be afforded an opportunity to make safety suggestions and/or express thei r
concerns related to health and safety hazards . Employee safety suggestions or concerns may b e
made anonymously but in any case no employee shall be disciplined, demoted or otherwis e
discriminated against for making a suggestion or for bona fide reporting of health and safet y
hazards to the City of San Luis Obispo or to appropriate governmental agencies . Response t o
suggestions will be documented on the suggestion form and the employee notified as to th e
outcome . Anonymous suggestions will be considered as seriously as non-anonymou s
suggestions ; responses shall also be documented on the suggestion form and posted for al l
employees to review . Suggestions may be made to the Department Safety Committe e
Representative and/or Safety Program Administrator via telephone, e-mail, memo or other form o f
written communication .
4 .4 Written Communications :
A regular area where written safety communications will be posted shall be established . Posting s
will contain information on : off-the-job or on-the-job safety topics, changes in safety procedures ,
accident causes, employee safety suggestions or other information as appropriate .
5 .0 Safety Program Compliance :
The City of San Luis Obispo shall ensure that employees comply with safe and healthful wor k
practices . Managers and supervisors are responsible for establishing and maintaining goo d
health and safety practices . To ensure compliance :
♦Employees are recognized for following safe and healthful work practices (e .g ., ora l
acknowledgments, recognition at meetings, awards, etc .).
♦Employees are trained and retrained, as necessary or as required .
♦Health and safety practices are integrated into employee job descriptions an d
performance appraisals .
♦Disciplinary actions with employees for failure to follow safe and healthful work practice s
are taken when appropriate .
♦The anti-reprisal policy for employees reporting safety and health concerns is enforced .
5 .1 Disciplinary Action :
Non-compliance and or willful violation of the Code of Safe Practices and specific wor k
procedures or rules could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination . Disciplinary
action will be administered and documented per the City's Personnel Rules and Regulation s
and/or Memoranda of Agreement .
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Exhibit A
5 .2 Recognition Program :
All employees are eligible to receive a Supervisor's Safety Award . The purposes of th e
Supervisor's Safety Award is to encourage employees to perform their work in a safe manner .
Supervisors (upon nomination by any employee) may award Supervisor's Safety Awards as the y
feel appropriate for a unique and useable safety suggestion or these awards may be used t o
acknowledge excellent performance and to encourage safety program compliance throug h
positive reinforcement . Awards should be presented as soon as possible after the event whic h
merits the award occurs . Award certificates should be signed by the supervisor and th e
department head .
Supervisor's Safety Awards will be announced at the Safety Committee Meetings and in th e
employee newsletter . Guidelines for behaviors and activities that could result in an award include :
♦Correcting an unsafe condition or notifying the appropriate person to get it corrected .
♦Educating employees regarding safe procedures when using equipment .
♦Making safety a priority through consistent integration of safe and healthful work practice s
into their everyday tasks .
5 .3 Accountability Program :
Central to maintaining safety program compliance is establishing accountability for safety . Th e
City has identified specific safety activities for which managers and supervisors are responsible .
These activities include conducting safety meetings and observation audits, acciden t
investigations, attendance at training sessions and accident rate performance . Performance i n
these and additional safety activities will be maintained and included for discussion an d
appropriate action including the annual performance appraisal review .
6 .0 Identification, Evaluation and Prevention of Occupationa l
Safety and Health Hazards :
6 .1 Job Hazard Assessment:
When the City's IIPP was initially established, workplace hazards were identified and evaluated i n
order to provide the appropriate level of training needed for each work site . Periodic inspection s
to identify and evaluate workplace hazards shall be performed by the supervisor or Safet y
Committee Representative when new substances, processes, procedures or equipment whic h
present potential new hazards are introduced into the workplace .
6.2 Site Safety Inspections :
The Department Safety Committee Representative will conduct a formal, documented site safet y
inspection monthly . This inspection shall be documented on the Site Inspection . The inspectio n
will include an evaluation of work areas, machine guarding, exits, fire extinguishers, eyewashes ,
housekeeping and other specific Cal-OSHA requirements .
Correction of unsafe conditions will be documented on the inspection form . The Departmen t
Safety Committee Representative will maintain the inspection form and work with the departmen t
supervisor, manager and/or Department Head on follow-up or corrective action .
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Exhibit A
It will be the responsibility of the unit supervisor to :
•Monitor progress on corrective actions that remain to be completed and conduct follow-u p
survey to verify completion of corrective actions as required .
•Inform employees and City Management of any serious finding or incomplete corrective actio n
that may pose a serious injury risk to employees or the public or the environment in general .
6 .3 Hazard Correction :
The City of San Luis Obispo has a commitment to correct unsafe or unhealthful work conditions i n
a timely manner, based on the severity of the hazards .
Hazards are corrected according to the following procedures :
♦When observed or discovered .
♦When an imminent hazard exists which cannot be immediately abated withou t
endangering employees(s) and/or property, all exposed personnel will be removed fro m
the area except those necessary to correct the existing condition . Employees necessar y
to correct the hazardous condition shall be provided with the necessary safeguards .
Resources to correct hazards include the following :
♦Unsafe conditions that cannot be corrected with resources available to the supervisor o r
manager must be reported to the next higher level of management .
♦If the correction is outside the authority of maintenance and departmental funds are no t
available, the department must seek other resources from the City to make th e
corrections .
6 .4 Equipment Inspections :
Material handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists or other equipment will be inspected an d
maintained per the legal requirements . It will be the responsibility of the employee using th e
equipment to ensure these inspections are conducted and documented .
6.5 Insurance Company Inspections and Surveys :
The City's workers' compensation or property carrier may conduct surveys of City sites . Th e
findings of these inspections are submitted to the City in writing along with recommendations fo r
corrective action . Findings and recommendations will be submitted in writing and will be tracke d
until fully implemented . On request, the Program Administrator will also conduct or arrange fo r
third parties to conduct periodic surveys to assist the supervisors in identifying and correctin g
potential hazards .
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7 .0 Accident Investigation :
The City of San Luis Obispo investigates all accidents, occupational injuries and/or illnesses a s
well as "near miss" incidents and property damage incidents to reduce the potential for futur e
incidents that could result in injury .
7.1 Reporting :
Employees shall report all accidents, industrial injuries or illnesses or incidents that could hav e
resulted in an injury, illness or property damage (near miss incidents) to their superviso r
immediately . In the event that the supervisor is unavailable, accidents or injuries shall be reporte d
to the senior manager or department head . The employee shall document the injury or illness o n
the City's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness form . In addition, accidents involving a collisio n
in a City vehicle must have a Police report filed . The employee should contact the Polic e
Department immediately and remain on site in order to provide the needed information for th e
Police report .
7.2 Investigation :
After ensuring the injured employee has received appropriate medical treatment, the superviso r
shall conduct an accident investigation . The investigation shall include the factual detail s
surrounding the event (who, what, when, where, witnesses, etc .), the probable cause of the even t
and corrective actions to prevent a reoccurrence of the incident . The investigation shall b e
documented on the City's Supervisor's Investigation Report form . The supervisor will forward th e
completed reports (employee's and supervisor's) to the department head for review an d
concurrence . After the department head has signed it, the Supervisor's Investigation Report an d
the employees' Report of Occupational Injury or Illness shall be sent to the Human Resource s
Department . If the employee requires medical treatment, the Employee's claim for Worker's
Compensation Benefits and the Medical Service Order shall be included .
The Site Manager will review the report and follow-up with the supervisor to ensure that th e
corrective actions have been implemented .
Within 24 hours of the incident the Supervisor or his designee will provide and document that th e
injured employee received the "Notice of Injury" form .
The Safety Program Administrator or her/his designee shall complete the "Employers First Repor t
of Injury" and send it to the workers compensation carrier if required .
8 .0 Correcting Unsafe or Unhealthy Conditions :
Methods of correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions will vary depending upon the degree o f
hazard and control of the work site . Minor hazardous situations, such as housekeeping, storag e
or other items shall be corrected without additional documentation . Hazardous conditions of a
more serious nature will require a work order / request, or work to be stopped or the equipmen t
tagged and taken out of service until the proper corrective action can be taken . Hazards of a n
imminent nature will require emergency notifications and evacuation .
8 .1 Emergency Evacuation :
Should an emergency situation arise which creates an imminent hazard, which cannot b e
immediately abated, all employees will be evacuated from the facility to a safe location until th e
situation is corrected . The evacuation will be carried out per the site's evacuation procedures .
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Exhibit A
9 .0 Safety Training :
The City of San Luis Obispo is sincerely concerned for the welfare and safety of its employee s
and the public they serve . The City is committed to provide safety training for all employees .
9 .1 New Hire Orientation :
Safety training begins at the time of employment before the employee actually starts work .
Therefore department heads or their designees shall ensure that the City's safety policies an d
procedures applicable to the position be presented to new employees during department jo b
orientation .
The City Orientation & Job Orientation will include training on :
Code of Safe Practice s
Injury / Incident Reportin g
Employee Access to Medical / Exposure Informatio n
Hazard Communication and Chemical Safet y
Review of the Illness and Injury Prevention Progra m
Emergency Response / Evacuation Dutie s
Specific Chemicals and Handling Procedures used as part of the jo b
Use of Equipment as Require d
Additional specialized training will be conducted as required or necessary . This may include :
Forklift / Man lift Operator Certificatio n
Respiratory Refresher and Fit Tes t
Confined Space Entr y
Hearing Conservatio n
Ergonomics
Police Department Personnel shall be P .O .S .T. certified as required .
Fire Department Personnel shall be trained per the State Fire Marshall Requirements .
9.2 Supervisor Training :
Supervisors will attend scheduled training sessions designed to familiarize them with the safety
and health hazards to which their employees are exposed and to assist them in implementing th e
Safety Program .
10 .0 Safety Committee :
The City of San Luis Obispo has established a safety committee made up of employees ,
supervisors, managers and department heads . This committee shall meet at least quarterly an d
makes recommendations regarding health and safety issues . Members of the safety committee
serve as primary contacts for risk management and loss control activities in their departments an d
assist in risk identification, inspections, and audits . The purpose of this committee is to revie w
action items from internal / external inspections, safety activity performance, new or revised safet y
policies or procedures, accident investigations, new equipment, recognition program and othe r
items relating to our Safety Program .
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Exhibit A
11 .0 Safety Program Record keeping :
Records, training documentation, inspections and surveys will be kept as required by law or a s
governed in the City's Record Retention Policy .
The Safety Program Administrator shall maintain Record keeping and program documentation .
Safety program documentation will include copies of :
•Accident Reports
•OSHA Lo g
•Insurance Company Surveys and Recommendation s
Each Department shall maintain Record keeping and program documentation . Safety progra m
documentation will include copies of :
•Site Inspection s
•Employee Training Record s
•Completed Safety Meetings
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Exhibit A
Appendix A
Code of Safe Practice s
City of San Luis Obispo
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Exhibit A
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE S
EMPLOYEE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIE S
I .POLICY STATEMEN T
It is the responsibility of each City of San Luis Obispo employee to follo w
all safety rules and procedures and ensure safety on the job fo r
themselves and other employees .
II .GUIDELINES AND RESPONSIBILITIE S
A.Know the job and always apply safe work practices .
B.Recognize the hazards of the job and take precautions to ensure th e
safety of themselves and others .
C.Immediately advise their Supervisor if the working conditions, tools o r
equipment are unsafe .
D.Actively participate and cooperate in the overall safety program .
E.Use all personal protective equipment as required .
F.Comply with all safety instructions from Supervisors .
G.Obey all health and safety warning signs and standards .
H.Immediately report all accidents (vehicular or personal) regardless o f
severity to the Supervisor .
I.Do not jump from truck beds, platforms, fences, or other elevated places .
J.Do not take shortcuts in or over dangerous places .
K.Pay strict attention to their work and do not participate in practical joke s
and horseplay .
L.Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry while working on or nea r
equipment and machines .
III .REFERENCE S
CCR Title 8, GISO Section 3203
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Exhibit A
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE S
SUPERVISORY SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIE S
I .POLICY STATEMEN T
All Managers and Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that al l
employees under their supervision observe all safety rules an d
procedures .
II .GUIDELINES AND RESPONSIBILITIE S
A.Give sincere, active, and constant support to all safet y
activities and procedures .
B.Instill safety awareness in each employee .
C.Be responsible for familiarizing employees with the hazard s
of the job to which they are assigned, and instruc t
personnel in the safe methods of performing the job .
D.Ensure that each worker is provided with the needed safet y
equipment and protective devices .
E.Take prompt corrective action whenever unsafe condition s
or acts are noted .
F.Periodically review the work practices of employees t o
ensure they continue to work in a safe manner .
G.Make regular safety appraisals of their assigned area .
H.Investigate and find the cause of accidents and tak e
corrective action to prevent reoccurrences .
I.Be responsible for the enforcement of safety rules amon g
employees .
J.At the end of each workday, inspect work areas for prope r
housekeeping or other hazards .
III .REFERENCE S
CCR Title 8, GISO Section 3203
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