(A) The health and safety of employees is a primary concern of the county. As a condition of employment, employees are required to comply with all safety procedures that are established for the position held by the employee, including the use of seatbelts when driving or riding in any county vehicle. Additionally, any employee who becomes aware of any unsafe or hazardous condition shall report the situation to his or her supervisor or department head immediately.
(B) All work-related injuries must be reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor or the department head as soon as possible after the injury occurs, but no later than the end of the workday/shift.
(C) Failure to comply with established workplace safety rules, report workplace injuries or failure to report unsafe/hazardous conditions of which the employee is aware shall result in personnel action, up to and including termination from employment.
(2001 Code, § 31.066) (Ord. passed 1-14-2000)