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• Minutes of all Safety Meetings <br /> • Safety Program status reports <br /> • Submit status reports to Safety Committee <br /> • Make periodic visits to all buildings/operations to assist and consult in developing <br /> safe work methods, accident investigations, training, and other technical assistance. <br /> • Analyze accident reports and investigations weekly. <br /> • Act as Chairperson of the Safety Committee. <br /> • Promote "safety awareness "in all employees through stimulating educational <br /> training programs. <br /> • Compliance with all OSHA, state and local laws, and established safety standards. <br /> • Assist Supervisors in all matters pertaining to safety. <br /> • Maintain contact with available sources of topical safety information such as <br /> American Society of Safety Engineers, National Safety Council, NCALGESCO, NC <br /> Department of Labor, and NC Industrial Commission. <br /> • Provide training programs for Supervisors. <br /> • Represent management in the implementation of the Safety Policy. <br /> • Recommend immediate corrective action in cases of hazardous operations. <br /> • Submit a copy of Accident/Incident Reports to NCDOT/PTD Safety &Training Units. <br /> Supervisors <br /> Supervisors are the key persons in the scheme of loss control because of the close <br /> relationship with the employee and intimate knowledge of operating procedures. <br /> Management will demonstrate support for the safety program through every <br /> visible means. <br /> 4111161 <br /> Supervisors of each department are charged with the responsibilities of quality <br /> and quantity of production within the department, and therefore are responsible <br /> for the work conduct of same. Supervisors should be afforded the necessary tools <br /> and knowledge to carry out their duties with efficiency and safety. <br /> Supervisors should: <br /> • Have a thorough knowledge of System Safety Policy. <br /> • Provide instruction and training to workers so that they conduct their job in a <br /> safe manner. [(See section on Training New Employees)] <br /> • Make daily inspections of the department to ensure that no unsafe conditions or unsafe <br /> practices exist. <br /> • Initiate immediate corrective action where unsafe conditions or practices are found. When <br /> a capital expenditure is required to make necessary corrections, a written report shall be <br /> submitted to the Agency Administrator/County Manager and the Safety Coordinator. <br /> • Properly complete accident reports and investigate all accidents to determine <br /> what must be done to prevent recurrence of a similar accident. <br /> 951Page <br />