(A) All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. Employees must consider safety as an essential aspect of their job. Specific rules vary from job to job. The following rules apply to all jobs and have been established for employee protection:
(1) Use safety equipment and follow the safety procedures for each job.
(2) If an injury or illness occurs while on the job, employee must notify the department head or Clerk-Treasurer. All injuries, no matter how slight, must be reported at once. In any case, employee should never treat their own, or another employee's injury, nor remove foreign particles from the eye.
(3) If an employee desire to leave work before the end of a scheduled workday because of illness or injury, the employee is to notify the department head immediately.
(4) Report immediately any unsafe acts, hazards, equipment, or condition, which is a safety hazard. Before starting any job, employee should be sure they understand the job and the hazards involved.
(5) If treatment is required for an injury, notify the Clerk-Treasurer so that proper OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) records can be maintained.
(6) Aisles, passageways, and floors shall be kept clean, dry, in a sanitary condition and free from stumbling and tripping hazards always.
(7) Guards and other safety devices are installed for employee protection. Do not remove them except for maintenance purposes and replace all guards before starting equipment. Never tie down or block guards on machinery. Federal law requires guards. These guards are there for employee protection and safety.
(8) Before doing any type of work on moving machinery, it must be stopped and disconnected from electrical source to prevent accidental start-up.
(9) Before using any ladder, employee must see that it has good safety feet and is free from cracks, broken rungs, and other defects. When necessary to prevent slipping, employee should have another worker hold the bottom of the ladder.
(10) Do not attempt to lift or push objects that may be heavy. ASK FOR HELP when needed.
(11) Shut down machines before cleaning, adjusting or repairing.
(12) Never use defective tools such as chisels, sledgehammers, punches, wrenches, etc.
(13) Replace or ensure that defective tools are repaired.
(14) Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher in employee vehicle or work area.
(15) Do not wear gloves, ragged, or loose clothing around moving equipment.
(16) If working where there are heavy fumes or dust, make sure there is proper ventilation.
(17) If someone is working carelessly and is liable to be hurt, warn him/her about it and advise him/her to work carefully.
(18) Do not make electrical repairs unless employee is qualified to make those repairs. Make sure all power is off. Never touch any loose or broken electrical wires.
(19) Pay attention to warning signs, they indicate danger.
(Ord. 2022-13, passed 12-21-2022)