The Safety Director shall assume the duties for City buildings and employees. The Safety Director shall supervise an overall occupational and health program relating to City employees and shall perform such other duties as may assist the City, as an employer, and its employees, to comply with Act 154 of the Public Acts of 1974, known as the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, and the rules and standards promulgated and orders issued pursuant to such Act, which duties shall include, but are not limited to:
(a) Organizing safety meetings and serving as Chairperson of the Safety Committee, if any;
(b) Performing monthly safety inspections of facilities;
(c) Providing monthly written reports with pertinent information to forepersons and department heads;
(d) Investigating the causes of workers' compensation claims;
(e) Coordinating the processing of accident cases with appropriate persons;
Organizing safety contests;
(g) Investigating accidents and their causes;
(h) Supervising first-aid training programs;
(i) Posting pertinent notices pertaining to safety and health;
(j) Posting notices and using other appropriate means to keep employees informed of their protection and obligations under the Act, including the provisions of applicable rules and standards thereunder;
(k) Maintaining records and details of all accidents, both for informational purposes and for recommending and providing accident prevention measures;
(l) Maintaining applicable State standards on safety and health;
(m) Providing documentation and follow-ups on safety and health hazards noted on inspections, in order of priority;
(n) Coordinating insurance reports, workers' compensation reports, sickness and accident reports and medical reports; and
(o) Performing such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Mayor and Council.
(Res. 2000-520. Passed 9-25-00.)