Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/22/2017

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SECTION 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY 10.1 Policy Statement The city of Ramsey's Safety Program is based on the premise that each and every one of our employees is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment. The Safety Program is designed specifically for the protection of our employees and visitors. All city of Ramsey employees are directed to make safety and loss control important matters. The City believes that every employee is concerned for their own safety and that of their co- workers and will recognize that the rules and policies contained herein are for their protection. The goals that we have set for our Safety Program can only be achieved through a cooperative effort between all employees. Safe working habits and an awareness of all safety rules and policies are a condition of your employment at the city of Ramsey. All employees are required to familiarize themselves with every rule and policy set forth and to abide by them. These rules and policies will be enforced just as any other City policy and failure to comply can result in reprimand, suspension, or employment termination. All employees are encouraged to make suggestions which will assist in maintaining safe working conditions, and to bring to the attention of their supervisor any unsafe working conditions. It is through our joint participation that accidents can be prevented, but the individual employees, can make safe work practices a habit. This policy toward safety is in no way limited to the rules that follow, and any unsafe practices, whether listed here or not, will be addressed on a case -by -case basis. The city of Ramsey is committed to providing its employees with a safe and healthy work environment. 10.2 Health and Personal Safety Health and personal safety are some of the best guarantees for the successful performance of employees' work. Employees must work safely using the safety devices and equipment provided by the City for their protection. Employees must promptly report safety hazards to their supervisor. Unsafe conditions will be investigated and corrected, as necessary. 10.3 Workers' Compensation / Injuries and Illness at Work Both Minnesota Worker's Compensation laws and the state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts require that all on the job injuries and illnesses be reported as soon as possible by the employee, or on behalf of the injured or ill employee, to his/her supervisor. The employee's immediate supervisor is required to complete a First Report of Injury and any other forms that may be necessary related to an injury or illness on the job. First Report of Injury forms must be submitted to Human Resources as soon as possible, but no later than 3 business days from the date of injury. 561Page