(A) In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the laws of the state, the city hereby establishes that as a matter of policy, a safe and healthful workplace shall be provided for all employees. The Board of Public Works and Safety, as the executive agent for the city, has the ultimate responsibility and authority for compliance with the federal and state laws pertaining to occupational safety and health.
(B) (1) To implement this policy, all city department superintendents and supervisors are hereby charged with the responsibility to insure that all places of employment under their control are maintained in a manner as to be free from recognized hazards which cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. Each department superintendent and/or supervisor is hereby delegated authority as may be necessary to maintain workplaces in a hazard free condition. In accomplishing the responsibilities, it is in the best interest of the city that the occupational safety and health standards adopted by the state shall be adhered to in their entirety.
(2) Where the standards do not address a particular work environment, task or hazard, the national consensus as those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the like shall be consulted. Where no standards apply, personnel will be expected to use good judgment and professional competence in determining a safe and healthful environment and/or course of action. All department superintendents and/or supervisors shall be evaluated annually regarding effective involvement and compliance with OSHA/IOSHA.
(C) The Safety Director is hereby appointed and designated the central point of contact for OSHA/IOSHA issues. He or she will be responsible directly to the Board of Public Works and Safety for implementation of the OSHA/IOSHA safety programs and standards. He or she shall be evaluated annually regarding effective involvement and compliance with OSHA/IOSHA standards. Nothing in this appointment shall reduce the responsibility or authority of department superintendents and/or supervisors for effective and ongoing performance of OSHA/IOSHA responsibilities noted above. It is also, the responsibility of the employees to assist in maintaining the safety standards.
(D) (1) The city's compliance with applicable OSHA/IOSHA laws, standards, policies and the like shall be monitored, documented and reviewed by the Safety Director.
(2) City communication with OSHA/IOSHA offices and personnel shall be conducted solely through and by the Department of Safety.
(3) This Department is hereby authorized to establish administrative and recordkeeping procedures as may be necessary to effectively evaluate the respond to the safety and health of city work places and safe working standards and training which involves all city employees regarding effective compliance with OSHA/IOSHA.
(`90 Code, § 3.40.030) (Ord. 95-51, passed - -)