The following Safety Policy is adopted.
[Adopted 12-29-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-04]
The Employee/Management Safety Committee, which shall include employee representation, shall be responsible for providing assistance and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding workplace safety and health.
Directors of all County of York agencies and departments shall be fully informed on safety and health issues in order to constantly review the effectiveness of the Safety Policy.
Directors shall have the responsibility to prevent injury and illness by providing direction and support to supervisors and staff regarding all safety and health procedures, job training and hazard elimination.
Directors shall enforce the rules and regulations of the County of York and take corrective action in order to eliminate hazardous conditions and practices within the workplace.
Workplace hazardous conditions or accidents shall be immediately reported to a supervisor, who shall be responsible for notifying the Director.