HomeMy WebLinkAbout109-85 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 109-85
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF FAYEPIEVILLE.
BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYEITEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
That the Board of Directors hereby adopts the safety program
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of Ortnher
APPROVED
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Mayor
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A SUGGESTED MANAGEMENT STATEMENT OF SAFETY POLICY
Thegp'ersctlal safety and health of each employee of this munici-
pality is ofprimary importance. The prevention of occupation-
ally-induced'injuries is of such consequence that it will be
given precedence over operating productivity whenever necessary.
To the greatest degree possible,.managemefit will provide all
physical and mechanical facilities required for personal safety
and health in keeping with the highest standards.
we will maintain a safety program conforming with the best prac-
t ices cf organizations of this type. To be successful, such a
program must embody the proper attitudes towards injury preven-
t ion on the'part of both supervisors and employees. It also
requires cooperation in all safety matters between each employee
and his fellow workers. It takes their cooperative efforts to
establish and preserve a successful safety record.
Our safety program will include:
o Providing mechanical and physical safeguards to the maximum
extent possible;
o Conducting a program of safety inspections to find and remove
unsafe working conditions or practices and to comply fully
with the!safety standards for every job;
o Providing necessary personal protective equipment and
instructions for its use and care;
o Training all employees in good safety practices;
o . Developing and enforcing safety rules; requiring that
employees cooperate with these rules as a condition of
employment;
o Investigating promptly =.nd thoroughly, every accident to find
the cause and to take corrective action to prevent its
reoccurrence
We recognize that the responsibilites for safety are shared:
o The employer is responsible and accepts the responsibility for
leadership of the safety program, for its effectiveness and
improvement, and for providing the safeguards required to
ensure safe conditions;
o Supervisors are responsible for developing the proper atti-
tudes towards safety in themselves and in those they super-
vise; and for ensuring that all operations are performed with
the utmost regard for the safety of all personnel involved,
including themselves;
o Employees are responsible for complete, genuine cooperation
with all aspects of the safety program - including compliance
with all -rules and regulations - and for continuously prac-
ticing safety while performing their duties.
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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72701 (5011 521.7700
STEPS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY PROGRAM
1. Policy statement of commitment concerning accident prevention
adopted by Board of Directors.
2. Policy statement of commitment concerning accident prevention,
signed by Mayor published on City letterhead and distributed
to each employee with paycheck.
3. Safety Committee of 5 members responsible for the direct
administration of accident prevention formed.
4. A safety coordinator, appointed by the Committee to prepare
the agenda and provide necessary exhibits, reports and factual
material as well as record minutes.
5. Specific responsibilities and activities of the Safety Committee
shall include:
A.1
The primary specific function of this Committee shall
be to discuss mayor accident -producing conditions and
circumstances, and recommend practical effective corrective
action.
B.' Review of, and action on reports of the Safety Coordi-
nator and suggestions by employees.
Review of, and action on any reports and recommendations
✓ eceived from the representative of the Municipal League
Workers Compensation Trust.
D. Review of, and action on accident investigation and
inspection reports submitted by supervisors.
E. Periodic check of all authorized safety procedures
and their proper functioning.
F.) Approval of proposed new construction and installation
o f equipment, changes in procedures and processes from
t he safety viewpoint.
5A. The supervisor is charged with the responsibility for the
prevention of accidents. He must know the safe methods
and procedures of doing the work under his supervision.
He must also know the safety rules and set an example for
the other employees by practicing them.
The supervisor shall explain in detail to new employees
in: his department the safety rules and practices that apply
to his duties. He will then follow up on his instructions
.to make certain they are understood and carried out.
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Supervisors will be held responsible for general housekeeping
in and around the work area of which they are in charge.
They will also be responsible for completing periodic inspection
reports.
6. Each supervisor should conduct a short safety department
meeting each month with all employees to cover current problem
areas, talk about losses and a safety subject.
6A. Employees shall abide by the adopted safety rules at all
times. -
Prescribed wearing apparel as determined by management shall
beworn while on the job.
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Employees are expected to observe generalhousekeeping rules,
and help keep their work area neat and clean.
Employees must report all injuries to their supervisors
immediately.
Employees are expected to provide cooperation and overall
support to the Safety Program.
6B. Department head will take action when safety practices and
policies set forth are not covered.
7. Inspection tours of the various operations will be made
once a month in accordance with schedule set up by Safety
Committee by Inspection Team.
8 Inspection Team will be made up of a Safety Committee member
and two employees. The purpose of the Team Inspection Tour
is"to bring to light unsafe conditions or acts and will
also keep the idea or attitudeof accident prevention in
the minds of the employees as they see the tour being conducted
or asked about a condition or an act that might be considered
hazardous.
The team will make a written report of their findings to
be given to the Safety Committee for discussion and solution
at :.the monthly meeting.
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