(A) The City shall make reasonable provisions to ensure that work places are free from safety and health hazards. No employees shall be required to perform unsafe and/or illegal work, or be directed to do so by another employee. The City will protect any employee who comes forward with information about having been directed to perform illegal or unsafe work from retaliation.
(B) The City will establish ongoing health and safety training and education for all employees. The City shall furnish such safety equipment as is reasonably necessary for the safety of employees.
(C) Responsibilities for safety are shared, specifically:
(1) The City Manager or designee is responsible for the leadership of the safety program and shall be responsible for its effectiveness and improvement.
(2) Departmental Directors, supervisory personnel, and lead workers are responsible for developing the proper attitudes toward safety in themselves and in those they supervise, and for ensuring that all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety of all individuals involved, including themselves.
(3) Employees are responsible for genuine cooperation with all aspects of the safety program, including compliance with all rules and regulations and for continuously practicing safety while performing their duties.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19)