Village of Bayville, NY Chapter 58 Safety Policy

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bayville 11-26-2012. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 58-1 Intent.

A. The personal safety and welfare of our employees, as well as the general public, is a primary and continuing concern of the Incorporated Village of Bayville.

B. It is our goal to help provide every employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards, which are a potential cause for serious physical harm or health impairment.

§ 58-2 Safety Committee established.

To assist in this implementation, an executive Safety Committee will be established, consisting of key personnel from each major department, and chaired by an appointed Safety Coordinator. The Committee will meet regularly to assist in the accomplishment of our goal, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the Mayor following each meeting or sponsored activity. The Mayor will then work with department heads to appropriately address those committee findings.

§ 58-3 Responsibilities of management.

To accomplish our goal, management will:

A. Implement progressive accident prevention programs, systems, and techniques;

B. Provide a work environment where identified occupational hazards are controlled when elimination is not feasible; and

C. Cooperate with government and labor to optimize employee safety and health.

§ 58-4 Responsibilities of department heads and foremen.

Department heads and foremen will:

A. Be responsible and accountable for a superior level of employee protection and performance;

B. Institute work practices which reflect the safest, most efficient methods available for accomplishing the required tasks; and

C. Educate and train employees regarding on- and off-the-job hazards.

§ 58-5 Responsibilities of employees.

All employees will:

A. Be expected to conduct their jobs in the safest and healthiest manner prescribed;

B. Be expected to conduct themselves in a way that enhances their personal safety and that of their fellow employees;

C. Be encouraged to cooperate and contribute towards the overall success of the safety program, including participation in safety activities and committees when requested;

D. Report all accidents and injuries immediately to their manager; and

E. Cooperate in the accident reporting and safety evaluation process.