(A) The personal safety and health of each county employee and the safety of the public are of primary importance. Every attempt will be made to reduce the possibility of accidents that may result in injury or property damage.
(B) Safe working conditions shall be the goal of all departments. No employee shall be directed to work in an unsafe environment. It shall be the responsibility of every employee to observe safe practices in all daily activities. Department directors and supervisors are assigned responsibility and accountability for safety in their departments. When a safety hazard is detected it should be immediately reported to the appropriate supervisor or department director or risk manager.
(C) York County will provide generalized safety training on an ongoing basis. Department directors and supervisors are required to participate in these safety-training opportunities. In addition to the generalized safety training provided, department directors and supervisors are required to offer updated specialty training, which is specific to performing job duties in their department. All employees are required to attend generalized and specialty training which would benefit them in the safe performance of their jobs.
(‘77 Code, § 13-48) (Ord. 1584, passed 9-17-84; Am. Ord. 5288, passed 10-17-88; Am. Ord. 2601, passed 7-16-01; Am. Ord. 1214, passed 5-5-14; Am. Ord. 3918, passed 8-20-18)