(A) To maintain compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, being 29 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq., the town has established that, as a matter of policy, a safe and healthful workplace shall be provided for all employees. The Town Council has the ultimate responsibility and authority for compliance with the federal and state laws pertaining to occupational safety and health.
(B) Each employee is to work in a safe manner and observe the safety procedures established by the Town Council.
(C) Any accident hazards or unsafe conditions of equipment are to be corrected or reported to the Town Council immediately for its action. The Town Council has been designated the central point of contact for OSHA/IOSHA issues. He or she will be responsible directly to the Town Council for implementation for the OSHA/IOSHA safety programs and standards. Nothing in this appointment shall reduce the responsibility or authority of department heads from the effective and ongoing performance of OSHA/IOSHA.
(D) The town’s compliance with applicable OSHA/IOSHA laws, standards, policies and the like shall be monitored, documented and reviewed by the Town Council. The Town Council is authorized to establish such administrative and record keeping procedures as may be necessary to effectively evaluate and respond to the safety and health of town work places and safe working standards and training, which involves all town employees regarding effective compliance with OSHA/IOSHA.
(Ord. 2016-07, passed 12-28-2016)