HomeMy Public PortalAbout1981_10_14_O026TOWN OF LEESBURG
IN
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PRESENTED October 14, 1981
ORDINANCE NO. 81-0-26
ADOPTED October 14, 1981
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING LEESBURG PERSONNEL MANUAL REGARDING A WRITTEN SAFETY
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Leesburg's participation in the Virginia Municipal League insurance
pool requires the town adopt a written safety program; and
WHEREAS, a written safety program is in the best interests of the town's
employees and the general public:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Chapter 12.1 of the Town Code is amended by adding a new article
to be known as Article 20 to read as follows:
Article 20
SAFETY PROGRAM
Sec. 12.1-52.1. Intent and Application
(a) It is the policy of the town that every employee is entitled to work
under the safest possible conditions representing all occupations. To this end
every reasonable effort will be made to provide and maintain a safe and healthy
workplace, safe equipment, proper materials, and to establish and insist upon
safe methods and practices at all times. Accidents which injure people, damage
machinery or equipment and destroy materials or property cause needless suffering,
inconvenience and expense. The safety rules and regulations developed herein are
for the protection of town employees.
(b) The manager shall have prepared for dissemination to all current and
future employees a safety manual which shall include all of the requirements,
regulations, and other information contained in this article, as well as additional
material to be developed by the town manager to instruct employees on the value of
a safe workplace. The safety manual shall be in easily understandable language
and shall include a listing of typical unsafe acts, typical unsafe conditions, and
other material deemed appropriate by the manager.
(c) The provisions of this article apply to all officers and employees of
the town.
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Sec. 12.1-52.2. Safety Rules for Supervisors and Employees
(a) Supervisors. Employees look upon Supervisors to provide guidance and
leadership in the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.
Supervisors in all departments and divisions of the town shall:
(1) Assume responsibility for the safety of employees within
their department, division or crew.
(2) Constantly train and retrain all employees (both new and
veteran ones).
(3) Create safety awareness and encourage a safety attitude by
instruction and by example.
(4) Insure the necessary safety equipment or devices are available
and properly nsed on each job. Understand the intended purpose of protective
equipment and explain the need for the equipment to applicable employees.
(5) Take necessary corrective action whenever unsafe conditions
or procedures are observed.
(6) Make sure that all accidents are reported promptly, regardless
of the extent of damage or injury.
(7) Follow the accident reporting requirements found in this article
and take corrective action to assure similar type accidents are not repeated.
(8) Maintain an on-going frequent safety inspection program within
assigned work areas to monitor housekeeping or unsafe working conditions
and promote safe work habits.
(b) Employees. Ail employees have a responsibility to themselves and to
fellow workers to follow and maintain safe working practices. Each employee shall:
(1) Follow all safety instructions of the Supervisor.
(2) Correct unsafe conditions or report them to the Supervisor.
(3) Keep all work areas clean.
(4) Use only the proper tools or equipment for each job and
use them safely.
Operate only equipment that you are authorized and qualified
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to use.
(6) Report all accidents to the Supervisor regardless of the severity.
(7) If injured, even slightly, get prompt first aid or medical care.
Properly wear the personal protective equipment required by the job.
Maintain the equipment and report any defects §o that replacements can be
provided.
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(8) Avoid unworkmanlike "horseplay" or fighting which detract
attention from the job.
J9) Obey all safety rules and practices established in this article
and those found in the town safety manual.
Sec. 12.1.52.3. Accident Investigation and Reporting
(a) Every on-the-job accident which results in personal injury (no matter
how slight) or damage to property shall be reported to the Department of Finance
on forms provided for that purpose. The town manager shall receive
photostatic copies of these reports as soon as possible.
(b) The manager may require a second report when the nature of the accident
is deemed of a serious nature or where a thorough investigation could develop
changes required to prevent future similar accidents. Forms for this purpose
will be prepared by the Personnel Director and contained in the safety manual
referred to in this article.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 14th day of October , 1981.
G. Dewey t{itl~.' May~m
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Cl~k of Council