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

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• Be familiar with the procedures that must be followed in case of an emergency. • Enforce safety rules and regulations of the organization. • Set a good example for safety by working in a safe manner and encouraging others to do so. • Providing personal protective equipment as well as machine guards and safety devices commensurate with the state of the art. • Reviewing accident records and accomplishments of the safety program with the Safety Committee. • Evaluating effectiveness of the safety program. • Participating directly and/or indirectly in safety activities as may be required to maintain the enthusiasm and interest of all concerned. • Abiding by Safety rules and regulations when exposed to conditions governed by the rules. • Directing that any flagrant disregard of safety rules and regulations by employees be grounds for dismissal as outlined in Personnel Policy. Employees To assist the employee in developing keen "safety awareness" the following responsibilities are assigned: • To abide by the safety and health rules and regulations of the organization. • To regard the safety of fellow workers at all times. • To report any unsafe condition to the Supervisor. • To contribute ideas and suggestions for improving the safety of conditions or procedures to the Supervisor. • To use individual knowledge and influence to prevent accidents. • To attend safety training sessions. • To report accidents and injuries immediately. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the Transit System to provide explicit instructional and procedural safety training for each employee.Safety becomes a shared responsibility between management and the employee, and working safely is a condition of employment. Employees are required to identify report and correct unsafe conduct and conditions. Under (OSHA) 29 CFR part 1910; employees have the right to report any unsafe working conditions without being subjected to any retaliation whatsoever. Each employee must be an integral part of the SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM. All transit employees are required to attend safety meetings. Safety meetings involve employees in the Safety Program and are very useful ways of training employees. 961Page