Agenda - 03-10-20; 8-n Attachment 1 - System Safety Plan

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Safety Functions of the Transit Director • In an internal emergency situation, the Transit Director will initiate Emergency Action Plan if deemed necessary and be the contact at the Disaster Operations Boardroom as well as: o Provide a means to inform staff of the emergency and provide updates. o Provide the news media with information release. o Provide personnel to assist Emergency Operations. o Provide agencies with vehicle layouts and/or blueprints of the affected area. • Once the external emergency action plan is activated, the Transit Director will o Act under the guidance of trained experts when available. o Organize the Emergency Action Plan. o Assess the situation and make appropriate decisions for passenger and employee safety as situation demands. o Be responsible for the notification of the "all clear'. o Provide information for media release. Safety Functions of Designated Safety Official(TeLeishia Holloway, Transit Administrator) The Supervisor or Lead Safety Officer is the individual who is directly responsible for implementing the System Safety Program. It is the basic responsibility of the supervisor to plan and conduct safe operations. It is also the duty and responsibility of each supervisor to fully orient and instruct all employees in safe practices and procedures. He or she is expected to be a member of the safety and Accident Review Committee and be in charge of collecting and disseminating safety data. The supervisor or Lead Safety Officer is specifically charged with the following responsibilities for the System Safety Program: • Have full knowledge of all standard and emergency operating procedures; • Perform safety audits of operations; • Ensure that employees make safety a primary concern when on the job; • Actively investigate all incidents and accidents; • Prohibit unsafe conduct and conditions; • Conduct safety meetings which are a vital part of safety atmosphere; • Listen and act upon any safety concerns raised by employees; • Report to management any safety concerns or possible hazards. Safety Coordinator Responsibility • Implement and administer the safety program. • Maintain records as necessary to comply with laws and objectives of the safety program. These records should include: • Copy of Report of Injury, Illness or Accident • Supervisor's Accident Investigation Reports • Required OSHA forms 941Page