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City of Pequot Lakes City of Pequot Lakes Personnel Policies <br /> Title: Safety Effective Date: [date adopted] <br /> Effective Date(s)of Amendment(s): <br /> SECTION 22 SAFETY <br /> The health and safety of each employee of the City and the prevention of occupational injuries <br /> and illnesses are of primary importance to the City.To the greatest degree possible, <br /> management will maintain an environment free from unnecessary hazards and will establish <br /> safety policies and procedures for each department. Adherence to these policies is the <br /> responsibility of each employee.Overall administration of this policy is the responsibility of <br /> each supervisor. <br /> 22.1 ReportingAccidentsand Illnesses <br /> Both Minnesota workers'compensation laws and the state and federal Occupational Safety and <br /> Health Acts require that all on the job injuries and illnesses be reported as soon as possible by <br /> the employee,or on behalf of the injured or ill employee,to his/her supervisor.The employee's <br /> immediate supervisor is required to complete a First Report of Injury and any other forms that <br /> may be necessary related to an injury or illness on the job. <br /> 22.2 Safety Equipment/Gear <br /> Where safety equipment is required by federal,state,or local rules and regulations, it is a <br /> condition of employment that such equipment be worn by the employee. <br /> 22.3 Unsafe Behavior <br /> Supervisors are authorized to send an employee home immediately when the employee's <br /> behavior violates the Cit�s personnel policies, department policies, or creates a potential <br /> health or safety issue for the employee or others. <br /> 71 <br />