It is the policy of the Town of Greenville to
reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses to an absolute
minimum. The Town safety program includes but is not limited to the
following:
A. Providing mechanical and physical safeguards to the
maximum extent possible.
B. Conducting inspections to find and eliminate unsafe
working conditions or practices, to control health hazards and to
comply with the safety and health standards for every job.
C. Training all employees in good safety and health practices.
D. Providing necessary personal protective equipment
and instructions for its use and care.
E. Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and
requiring that employees cooperate with these rules as a condition
of employment.
F. Investigating, promptly and thoroughly, every accident
to find out what caused it and to correct the problem so that it won't
happen again.
G. Providing first aid kits and fire extinguishers in
various locations throughout Town buildings and facilities.
In the case of an accident, all employees must
stop work immediately and take the following steps:
A. Eliminate the immediate cause of the accident.
B. Provide aid to the injured person and summon for assistance.
C. Call their department head immediately. If the accident
appears serious, an ambulance must be called.
D. Take steps to prevent a second accident.
To protect all employees and to safeguard equipment
and property, it is the Town's policy that no employee shall perform
any type of work until he/she fully understands the correct operation
and possible hazards involved, safety procedures and the necessity
of safety equipment. The Town considers hazard communication and the
prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses to be of prime importance.
The Town is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment
and complies with all federal, state and local laws regarding hazard
recognition, accident prevention and working conditions, including
the requirements of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
It is the policy of the Town to ensure that
all information necessary for the safe use, handling and storage of
hazardous chemicals be made available to employees. The following
are guidelines for the identification of chemical hazards and the
preparation and proper use of containers, labels, placards and other
types of warning devices:
A. Chemical inventory. The Town shall maintain an inventory
of all known chemicals in use, and a chemical inventory list shall
be made available to all employees by their supervisor.
B. Container labeling.
(1) All chemicals on site shall be stored in their original
or approved containers with a proper label attached. Any container
not properly labeled shall be given to the supervisor for labeling
or proper disposal.
(2) Workers may dispense chemicals from original containers
only in small quantities intended for immediate use. Any chemical
leftover must be returned to the original container or to the supervisor
for proper handling.
(3) No unmarked containers of any size are to be left
in the work area unattended.
(4) The Town shall rely on manufacturer applied labels
whenever possible and shall ensure that these labels are maintained.
Containers that are not labeled or on which the manufacturer's label
has been removed shall be relabeled.
(5) The Town shall ensure that each container is labeled
with the identity of the hazardous chemical contained and any appropriate
hazard warnings.
C. Material safety data sheet (MSDS). Employees working
with a hazardous chemical may request a copy of the material safety
data sheet (MSDS) which shall be maintained by the supervisor. A standard
chemical reference shall also be made available to provide immediate
reference for chemical safety.
D. Employee training. Employees shall be trained to work
safely with hazardous chemicals. This training program shall cover
the following areas:
(1) The methods used to detect the release of hazardous
chemicals in the workplace.
(2) The physical and health hazards of chemicals and the
measures used to protect employees.
(4) Emergency responses to the exposure of hazardous chemicals.
(5) The proper use of personal protective equipment.
(6) Information to be provided on hazard communication
standards, including labeling and warning systems, and an explanation
of the use of material safety data sheets.
E. Personal protective equipment (PPE). Required personal
protective equipment (PPE) shall be made available to all employees
by their supervisor. Employees may be required to wear special safety
equipment as directed by the supervisor. Depending upon job duties,
employees must routinely wear protective devices, such as gloves,
as directed by the supervisor. Employees must comply with the supervisor's
request. Any employee who does not follow the supervisor's instruction
shall be in violation of PPE requirements and may be subject to disciplinary
action.
F. Emergency response. Any incident of overexposure or
spill of a hazardous chemical/substance must be reported to a supervisor
at once. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that proper
emergency response actions are taken in leak/spill situations.
G. Hazards of nonroutine tasks. Department heads and
supervisors shall inform employees of any special tasks that may arise
which would involve possible exposure to hazardous chemicals. Review
of safe work procedures and use of required PPE shall be conducted
prior to the start of these tasks. Where necessary, areas shall be
posted to indicate the nature of the hazard involved.