City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

5.6 Safety Policies - Departments, in conjunction with the P&C Safety and Health Manager and Safety Committee, will be responsible for writing certain policies and procedures for their safety committees, which should cover items outlined below: A. Scope of responsibility B. Extent of authority C. Establishment of a regular time and place for meeting D. Development of specific safety rules and procedures which pertain directly to that department/division E. Outline procedures for conducting self-inspections of department/division facilities and equipment 5.7 The committee will meet at least quarterly. 5.8 Safety Committee Responsibilities - Duties of the Department/Division Safety Committees should be to continuously work toward accomplishing its purpose and would include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities: A. Conduct regular self-inspections of work places, facilities, and equipment noting all safety hazards observed and violations of established safety standards during the inspections and follow-up with supervisors on suggested corrections. 1. Conditions noted and steps taken to remedy the situation during these inspections (along with a time frame for corrections) will be included in the Safety Committee’s report to the department director or division head. 2. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the P&C Safety and Health Manager. B. Assist supervisors in the department/division in the active promotion of safety in all work activities. C. Provide the opportunity for free discussion of both accident and personal injury problems and prevention measures. D. Maintain a helpful and cooperative attitude toward safety between supervisors and employees. E. Maintain a safety record display board. This instrument should show lost time injuries and chargeable vehicle accidents for the department/division. F. Review accidents and personal injuries and make suggestions and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

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