HomeMy WebLinkAbout1895 Resolution No. 1895
A Resolution to establish a continuing loss
prevention service by the formation of a
City Safety Committee and repealing Resolution
1676.
WHEREAS, the City*s Industrial Accident Self-insured status requires that the City
institute and maintain a safety program; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a plan of organization be adopted for a Safety
Conlnli ttee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton thai: a
Safety Committee be formed and that the Committee's organization and
structure be as follows:
COMPOSITION:
1. The Safety Conlnlittee will be composed of the Department Head or
designated representative from each Department and one (1)
represeutative from each of the three (3) City recognized
bargaining units.
2. A Safety Comilittee Chairperson will be elected by the hietubers
of the Safety Conmlittee and will serve in this capacity for a
period of one year.
3. A Safety Comn/ittee inspector will be appointed by the Mayor and
Confirmed by the City Council.
4. A Safety Executive Committee will be con/prised of the following:
Safety Committee Chairperson
Safety Inspector
Personnel Director
Four (4) Safety Committee Members elected by the Safety Cnmmittee
who will serve for a period of one year.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
i. The Safety Committee will meet at least once each quarter. Special
meetings may be called by the Chairperson when necessary.
2. The Safety Executive Committee will meet at least once each month
and at such other times as deemed necessary.
3. The City will furnish as required, secretarial assistance to the
Commitee.
4. A transcript of Committee meeting minutes and other Committee actions
will be forwarded to the City Clerk for presentation to the City
Council.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE:
The purpose and objective of the Safety Committee will be:
1. To develop a City Safety Program which is:
a. Planned to meet the needs of all City employees.
b. Organized to encourage willing participation.
c. Administered and implemented with the full support of the
elected officials, management and all City employees,
d. Evaluated to encompass new ideas and methods.
2. Screen and review all city-related accidents and potential safety
hazards. Determine whether corrective measures or actions are
needed and implement such measures or actions.
PASSED BY THE City Council of the City of Bremerton on the 7th
day of April, 1981.
Mayor Glenn K. Jarstad
Attest:
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Terry K. McCluskey, City Attorney