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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,2016 SAFETY The health and safety of each employee of the City and the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses are of primary importance to the City. To the greatest degree possible, management will maintain an environment free from unnecessary hazards and will establish safety policies and procedures for each department. Adherence to these policies is the responsibility of each employee. Overall administration of this policy is the responsibility of each supervisor. Employees are expected to adhere to all safety requirements. The City of Arden Hills recognizes the need and importance of safety for each of its employees. The purpose of the safety policy is to institute a basic plan for accident prevention. Every employee must annually attend and sign attendance at mandatory trainings. The success of a safety program demands more than basic rules and plans. It must be a living workable program through cooperation and support of all levels of management and employees. The responsibilities of the City Administrator, Supervisors, and staff are defined so that each will know what is expected of them. The importance of safety consciousness must be emphasized in every task performed. Supervisors must instill awareness of safety and have an obligation to effectively place it in operation through their personnel. The City of Arden Hills has established a Safety Committee. Reporting Accidents and Illnesses Both Minnesota workers' compensation laws and the state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts require that all on the job injuries and illnesses be reported as soon as possible by the employee, or on behalf of the injured or ill employee, to his/her supervisor. The employee's immediate supervisor is required to complete a Incident Report promptly and send to the Director of Administrative Services giving full details of the incident along with any other forms that may be necessary related to an injury or illness on the job such as the Supervisor's Report. The Director of Administrative Services will then fill out a First Report of Injury and have the incident investigated by a member of the Safety Committee. If you are involved in an accident, remember: 1. All accidents involving city vehicles should be reported to the Director of Administrative Services' office as soon as possible. 2. Insist that all parties and property concerned remain at the scene of the 68