2 These regulations shall be strictly interpreted to bring about maximum compliance. However, if lawful and applicable governmental regulations are contrary or more stringent than these regulations, then such governmental regulations will prevail. Employees acting in a supervisory capacity, either regularly or temporarily, shall require all employees working under their jurisdiction to comply with all applicable safety instructions and safe practices. Departments may issue additional safety regulations to be followed by persons working or operating under the jurisdiction of those departments. Employees assigned to work at sites outside the home department, will follow the safety procedures of the site at which they are working. Enforcement Failure to follow safety rules and practices shall be grounds for corrective or disciplinary action as defined in the City of Lamar Personnel Policy, Article VI – Performance & Discipline. Whenever there is a difference of opinion between employee and the supervisor as to whether or not a particular assignment is safe, the judgment of the supervisor will prevail. The employee may file a grievance regarding the situation in accordance with departmental and City grievance procedures as defined in the City of Lamar Personnel Policy, Article VI, Section 6.B.9. Reporting Employees shall report all accidents, safety hazards, near misses, unsafe practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor at once. Employees may also submit safety concerns in writing to the supervisor and the Human Resource Manager with a copy to the Safety Committee. Distribution The Human Resource Manager will insure that a copy of the City of Lamar Safety Policy and Procedures is made available to all City employees. The Human Resources Department’s orientation of new employees shall include: a summary of the safety policies and procedures contained therein; explanation of the City’s injury leave policy; and explanation of workers’ compensation benefits. Employees will sign a form stating that they have been given and are responsible for reading the contents of the City of Lamar Safety Policy and Procedures. II. ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES 2-01 Department Directors All department directors are charged with the responsibility for providing the type of work environments, work procedures, and services to the public that will promote (to the greatest extent possible) the safety of City employees and the general public. They shall
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