1 I. POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of Lamar to provide a safe workplace for its employees (including full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal), volunteers and contractual persons. The personal safety and health of each employee of the City of Lamar as well as the general safety and well being of volunteers, contractual personnel and the public is of primary importance. The safety of the employee, volunteers, contractual persons and the general public shall receive first consideration in the performance of work. Accident prevention must be made a part of everyday operations. Safety is necessarily an integral part of every job. When we think of the job, we must also automatically think of the hazards involved. Management and employees alike share the responsibility for accident prevention and safe working practices. Each employee is primarily responsible for his/her own safety. If working conditions are not covered by this manual or where the work assignment is not completely understood, the employee shall obtain specific instructions from the appropriate supervisor before proceeding with the work. Scope The purpose of this safety manual is to establish policies and procedures that will insure deliverance of services to the public without risk, safe-working conditions for City employees, and a reduction of accidents and property damage. The City can realize these objectives through employee compliance with the safety procedures as outlined in this manual and provision of proper safety equipment. The safety of City employees, the public and equipment are of paramount importance in the accomplishment of any task. Adherence to applicable safety practices and awareness of any changes in the work environment will prevent the majority of accidents. All employees need to be aware of the City’s safety policies and to conform to all safety regulations during their daily work assignments. APPLICABILITY No rules can be drawn which will exactly meet all conditions which will be encountered. Whenever practical the person in charge, or the individual performing a job, will report exceptional conditions to the immediate supervisor for instructions. The accident prevention regulations herein set forth are for the purpose of preventing injury to persons and property. These accident prevention regulations shall be effective as of the date of issuance and every employee of the City shall comply with these regulations under every circumstance where they are applicable. Any interested employee of the City can request additions and/or revisions. However, alterations or amendments to these safety regulations may be made only with the approval of the Safety Committee and recommended to Council for final implementation into the policy. Any such changes shall be effective on the date of their issuance.
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