Common use of Safety and Loss Prevention Clause in Contracts

Safety and Loss Prevention. The City shall make every reasonable effort to provide a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations. MEA agrees that where safety devices or items of protective equipment are required or furnished, their use shall be mandatory. Employees shall report unsafe practices, equipment or conditions to their supervisors. An employee who engages in unsafe acts may be subject to disciplinary action. An employee who is directed to perform a task that the employee has good reason to believe is unsafe may request an immediate review by his/her Department Head and the Human Resources Director who shall consult with other safety specialists as appropriate. During the period of review and investigation, the employee l is not required to perform the task complained of, will not suffer loss of pay or benefits, and, if possible, will be assigned other appropriate duties. If the task complained of is deemed safe by the appropriate official, the employee will perform the work as instructed. Both parties to this MOU agree to fully support the City’s Risk Control Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Said policy sets forth the City’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to preventing accidents and injuries, and minimizing risk and loss wherever possible. Said policy outlines the safety responsibilities of the City, City managers and supervisors, and City employees. The City shall conduct annual training for employees and their supervisors specifically addressing the handling of blood-borne pathogens and potential bio- hazards that employees may encounter in the course of performing their work duties. Training shall be provided to employees included in, but not limited to, the classification of Jail Services Attendant.

Safety and Loss Prevention. The City shall make every reasonable effort to provide a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations. MEA agrees that where safety devices or items of protective equipment are required or furnished, their use shall be mandatory. Employees shall report unsafe practices, equipment or conditions to their supervisors. An employee who engages in unsafe acts may be subject to disciplinary action. An employee who is directed to perform a task that the employee has good reason to believe is unsafe may request an immediate review by his/her their Department Head and the Human Resources Director who shall consult with other safety specialists as appropriate. During the period of review and investigation, the employee l is not required to perform the task complained of, will not suffer loss of pay or benefits, and, if possible, will be assigned other appropriate duties. If the task complained of is deemed safe by the appropriate official, the employee will perform the work as instructed. Both parties to this MOU agree to fully support the City’s Risk Control Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Said policy sets forth the City’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to preventing accidents and injuries, and minimizing risk and loss wherever possible. Said policy outlines the safety responsibilities of the City, City managers and supervisors, and City employees. The City shall conduct annual training for employees and their supervisors specifically addressing the handling of blood-borne pathogens and potential bio- hazards that employees may encounter in the course of performing their work duties. Training shall be provided to employees included in, but not limited to, the classification of Jail Services Attendant.

Safety and Loss Prevention. The City shall make every reasonable effort to provide a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable State state and federal laws and regulations. MEA Teamsters agrees that where safety devices or items of protective equipment are required or furnished, their use shall be mandatory. Employees shall report unsafe practices, equipment equipment, or conditions to their supervisors. An employee who engages in unsafe acts may be subject to disciplinary action. An employee who is directed to perform a task that the employee has good reason to believe is unsafe may request an immediate review by his/her Department Head and the Human Resources Director Director, who shall consult with other safety specialists as appropriate. During the period of review and investigation, the employee l is not required to perform the task complained of, will not suffer loss of pay or benefits, and, if possible, will be assigned other appropriate duties. If the task complained of is deemed safe by the appropriate official, the employee will perform the work as instructed. Both parties to this MOU agree to fully support the City’s Risk Control Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Said policy sets forth the City’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to preventing accidents and injuries, and minimizing risk and loss wherever possible. Said policy outlines the safety responsibilities of the City, City managers and supervisors, and City employees. The City shall conduct annual training for employees and their supervisors specifically addressing the handling of blood-borne pathogens and potential bio- hazards that employees may encounter in the course of performing their work duties. Training shall be provided to employees included in, but not limited to, the classification classifications of Jail Services AttendantCustodian I/II, Motor Coach Cleaner, and Transit Mechanic I/II.