HomeMy Public PortalAbout92-089 (06-16-92)RESOLUTION NO. 92 -99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE CITY'S SAFETY POLICY
AND PROCEDURE MANUAL THEREBY ESTABLISHING A
WRITTEN INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
(SB198) IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD.
WHEREAS, on October 2, 1989 Senate Sate Bill No.198
became effective and made several changes to the California Labor
Code dealing with workers' safety. The most significant was the
requirement for all employers to establish and implement a written
Injury and Illness Prevention Program, thereby amending Labor Code
Section 6401.7; and
WHEREAS, the bill required the Cal /Osha Standards
Board to adopt specific standards regarding criteria to be included
in these written programs. The new regulations revised Section
3202 of the California Code of regulations, Title 8 (Industrial
Relations): and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 1991 every employer in
California shall establish implement and maintain an effective
written Injury and Illness Prevention Program as part of their
safety program; and
WHEREAS, the program shall identify persons within
authority to implement the program, and shall contain, a system to
ensure employees comply with safe practices, a system for
communicating with employees about safety matters and their right
to report unsafe work practices or conditions without reprisal; and
WHEREAS, it shall contain a system for evaluating work
place hazards including a record keeping system of periodic
inspections, unsafe conditions noted and corrective action taken,
and a system for investigating occupational injuries and illnesses;
and
WHEREAS, it shall contain a system for correcting
unsafe conditions in a timely manner based on the severity and
frequency of the hazard and shall contain a system for training and
instruction to employees and supervision including detailed
documentation of such training; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council
of Lynwood does hereby resolve as follow:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of
Lynwood adopt the City's Safety Policy and Procedure Manual thereby
establishing a Written Injury and Illness Prevention Program in the
City of Lynwood.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day
of June 1992.
J / MAYOR
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ANDREA L. HOOPER
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Gail L. Black
Director of Human Resources
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular
meeting held on the 16th day of June ,1992.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk, City of Lyn ood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood and
Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 9P_S9 on file in my office and that said
resolution was adopted on•the date and by the vote therein
stated.
Dated this 17th day of June 1992.
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City Clerk, City of Lynwbod
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