Village of Williston Park, NY Chapter A233 Management Safety Policy

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Williston Park 12-2-1996. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ A233-1 Statement of policy.

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

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

C. To accomplish our goal, management will:

(1) Implement progressive accident prevention programs, systems and techniques;

(2) Provide a work environment where identified occupational hazards are controlled when elimination is not feasible; and

(3) Cooperate with government and labor to optimize employee safety and health.

D. Department heads, supervisors and foremen will:

(1) Be responsible and accountable for a superior level of employee protection and performance.

(2) Institute work practices which reflect the safest, most efficient methods available for accomplishing the required tasks; and

(3) Educate and train employees regarding on- and off-the-job hazards.

E. All employees will:

(1) Be expected to perform their jobs in the safest and healthiest manner prescribed;

(2) Be expected to conduct themselves in a way that enhances their personal safety and that of their fellow employees; and

(3) Be encouraged to cooperate and contribute towards the overall success of the safety program.