Common use of Workplace Safety Clause in Contracts

Workplace Safety. It is the goal of the County of Ventura to promote a safe environment for all people in the workplace. It is also the County’s intent to properly manage any incidents that occur so as to minimize injury and other forms of loss. In order for the County to achieve its goals, it adheres to all federal, state and local regulations in addition to having developed a workplace safety program outlining the policies and procedures regarding employee health and safety. Each and every individual must become familiar with the program, follow and enforce the procedures, and become an active participant in this workplace safety program. While management (the workplace safety officer and Risk Management) will be responsible for developing and organizing this program, its success will depend on the involvement of each employee. Therefore, it’s the responsibility of all employees to report all threatening behavior or unsafe conditions to management immediately. The Professional Practice Committee may recommend in writing to the nurse manager representative on the Hospital Safety Committee that a particular health and safety issue affecting nurses be presented for consideration by the safety committee/officer. The Professional Practice Committee shall be notified regarding the outcome.