City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Appendix Document: Working Alone Procedures Pages: 2 Policies Referenced: H-7

T his appendix is intended to establish safe procedures and protocols for employees that work alone. It applies to all City employees that have potential to be injured due to hazardous work activities or a victim of violent crime while working alone. T he City of Greensboro intends to provide a safe work environment for its employees in all work environments. Due to the nature of the work performed, City employees can be at risk for violence or threats from the public at large. Employees can also be at risk due to hazardous work activities such as work from heights or use of hazardous equipment. Many City employees are required to carry out their job duties alone, which may limit the City’s ability to respond to employees when emergencies arise. This appendix is intended to promote employee and manager awareness of the hazards employees face as they are performing their assigned duties. It outlines the hazard assessment process, the steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of a hazardous event and procedures to provide assistance to lone workers in emergencies. H azardous work activities are work activities that may result in serious injury requiring immediate medical attention. Some examples may include, but are not limited to, working at heights, working with electricity, using hazardous equipment (chain saws, mowers) and using hazardous chemicals. W orking alone is work that requires employees to conduct work either in public or in City facilities where immediate assistance from co-workers is not available. Potential Hazards Some of the activities where the potential for injury or violence against a City employee is greater includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Collecting money in public alone (meter collections) • Working alone in public areas (neighborhoods, streets and in private residences) • Working in remote areas alone (parks, cemeteries, and water-shed properties) • Conducting hazardous work alone (using chemicals, working at heights, and working with electricity) The following responsibilities have been identified to ensure employees are protected from the hazards of working alone.

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