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Subject: Index: Safety
Accident Prevention Program Number: 700-05 (formerly General Policy
and Employee e,sponsibility)
Effective Date: Supersedes: Page: Staff Contact: Approved y:
1/25/2016 6/1/1980 1 of 5 Nancy Carlson
1.0 PURPOSE:
1.1 To establish a policy for the promotion and maintenance of a safe and healthy
workplace.
1.2 To establish guidelines to help all employees understand their responsibilities for
meeting safety requirements, as set forth by law and/or the City of Renton.
2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED:
All departments/divisions.
3.0 REFERENCES:
WAC 296-800-140
4.0 POLICY:
This Accident Prevention Program incorporates a wide variety of safety-related policies
from the Renton Policy and Procedures Manual, each of which must be utilized when
details about a particular topic are needed. The most recent version of each adopted
safety policy is maintained by the Renton City Clerk.
tt is the policy of the City of Renton to achieve the greatest practical degree of freedom
from accidents and to ensure that its employees are provided safe and healthful
working conditions free from recognized hazards.
The City is vitally concerned with the safety and well-being of its employees and the
public that they serve. It is the responsibility of all employees to share this concern and
support the City's efforts to provide a safe and healthful environment.
Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of every employee to observe the safety
precautions and regulations identified for each job situation at all times. Responsibility
is further outlined below:
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4.1 Management shall:
4.1.1 Have thorough knowledge of the regulations applicable to the positions
for which he/she has responsibility;
4.1.2 Provide the necessary safety equipment and safety training to employees
and assure that safety regulations and City policies are followed; and
4.1.3 Seek out and correct all unsafe conditions and unsafe work practices.
4.2 The field or first-line supervisor shall:
4.2.1 Have complete knowledge of the safety regulations applicable to the
positions he or she supervises;
4.2.2 Provide employees with an adequate safety orientation and instruct
them about applicable safety regulations, prior to beginning the work to
be performed;
4.2.3 Ensure that employees know how and when to use safety equipment
applicable to the work being performed;
4.2.4 Ensure regulations are followed and safety equipment is used; and
4.2.5 Address safety concerns by correcting or reporting safety deficiencies,
upon knowledge of same.
4.3 The employee shall:
4.3.1 Learn the safety regulations and safe work practices applicable to the job
being performed;
4.3.2 Use safety equipment and/or personal protective equipment as set forth
by regulations at all times and at the direction of the supervisor; and
4.3.3 Report safety concerns, recognized hazards, and unsafe work practices to
his or her supervisor.
4.4 Failure to comply with the responsibilities set forth above shall be grounds for
disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
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5.0 DEFINITIONS:
Not applicable.
6.0 PROCEDURES:
The following safety policies and procedures are to be utilized as an integral part of the
City's overall Accident Prevention Program. Each policy and procedure will be reviewed
and updated, as necessary, to maintain an effective program and to comply with
changes to applicable regulations. Policies may also be added or deleted.
6.1 Current City safety policies and procedures include the following, below. Policies
are subject to unscheduled changes, additions, and deletions. Current policies
are available from your department's copy of the Renton Policy and Procedures
Manual, Human Resources & Risk Management, and the Renton City Clerk.
6.1.1 Policy#300-38 - Workers' Compensation/Industrial Insurance Program
6.1.2 Policy#300-55—Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
6.1.3 Policy#700-01 - First Aid Cards
6.1.4 Policy#700-02—Hazard Reporting
6.1.5 Policy#700-03—Accident Reporting (Employee-Vehicle-Property)
6.1.6. Policy#700-04—Safety Inspection of City-Owned Facilities
6.1.7. Policy#700-05—Accident Prevention Program
6.1.8. Policy#700-06—Central Safety Committee
6.1.9. Policy#700-07—Hot Work Procedure
6.1.10. Policy#700-08—Drivers' Licenses
6.1.11. Policy#700-09—Occupational Illnesses and Injuries
6.1.12. Policy#700-10—Emergency Evacuation of City Buildings
6.1.13. Policy#700-11— Hearing Conservation
6.1.14. Policy#700-12—Personal Protective Equipment
6.1.15. Policy#700-13—Flagging Certification
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6.1.16. Policy#700-14—Hazard Cammunication Program
6.1.17. Policy#700-15—Seat Beit Use
6.1.28. Policy#700-17—peration af City Vehicle and Movement af City
Employees within the Renton Municipal Airport
6.1.19. Policy#700-18—Confined Spaces
6.1.20. Palicy#700-20—Vioience Free Workplace
6.1.21. Policy#700-21—Hazardous Energy Control
6.1.22. Policy#700-22—Respiratory Protectian
6.1.23. Policy#70Q-23—Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention Program
6.1.24. Policy#700-24—Vehicle Cpllision Review
6.1.25. Policy#700-25—Competent Persan Designation
6.1.26. Policy#700-26—Fali Protection
6.1.27. Poiicy#70d-27—Personai ltems in the Workplace
6.1.28. Policy#700-28—Toois and Equipment in the Workplace
6.2 A few basic safety rules that may not be included within individual safety policies
or procedures include the following:
6.2.1 Do not remove or disable any safety device. Keep guards in place when
operating machinery.
6.2.2 Never aperate a vehicle or piece of equipment unless you have been
trained in its use and are authorized to do so. Keep equipment properly
maintained and adjusted.
6.2.3 Use your personal protective equipment whenever it is required.
6.2.4 Obey all safety warning signs. Observe and compiy with all health and
safety rules and regulations.
6.2.5 Working under the influence of afcahol or illegal drugs ar using them at
work is prahibited.
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6.2.6 Smoking is prohibited in City vehicles or within 25 feet of any building
entry or ventilation intake.
6.2.7 Horseplay and fighting are prohibited.
6.2.8 Clean up spills immediately. This includes break rooms and inside
refrigerators and microwave ovens.
6.2.9 Replace tools after use and return unused supplies to their designated
storage area.
6.2.10 Know the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers. Be familiar
with emergency procedures and evacuation routes applicable to your
work area.
6.2.11 Keep all emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, travel ways,
exit doors, and circuit breaker panels clear of obstacles.
6.2.12 Report all work-caused injuries and illnesses promptly to your
supervisor.
6.3 Safety Orientations
6.3.1 Each department shall be responsible for the development and
implementation of an adequate safety orientation for every employee
prior to that employee being exposed to a potentially hazardous
operation or condition, and as required by current safety regulations.
6.3.2 An orientation checklist specifically applicable to every new employee
shall be utilized to determine what training will be required and the
supervisor shall document that the training has been successfully
completed. The employee shall sign off that they have completed each
major training element prior to beginning work where the training is
applicable. Completed orientation checklists shall be returned to Human
Resources for inclusion with the employee's personnel file.