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RESOLUTION NO. 2235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING REVISED SAFETY/LOSS
CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
(Municipal Code 7-2.01) .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Those certain City of Arroyo Grande Safety/Loss Control Policy and pro-
cedures, including the proposed revisions in the attached exhibit, Section
III.D. and Section III. I., are hereby adopted as the City of Arroyo Grande
Safety/Loss Control Policy and Procedures. The adoption of the Policy and
Procedures supersedes previously adopted Safety/Loss Control Policy and
Procedures (Resolution No, 1521, February 9, 1982).
On motion of Council Member Porter ,seconded by Council Member
Johnson I and on the following foll call vote, to wit: ","_
AYES: Council Members Porter, Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1988.
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I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty
of perjury tha~ the foregoing Resolution No. 2235 is a true, full and
correct copy 0 said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting
of said Council on the 14th day of June, 1988.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed
this 21st day of June, 1988,
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SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
AUTHORITY, POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITY Page.
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A, AutHority 1
n. Policy' 1
C. Responsibility 1
,- II. MISSION AND ORGANIZATlrnl 2
A. Mission 2 .:!)
8, Span of Control 2
, C. Organization 2
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III. SAFETV AND LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM
A, Loss Preventi on 4 )-.
8, Accident Reporting 5 l,)
C. On the Job Ilness and Injuries 8 ~
D, Corrective Action 9 _1
E. Safety Training 10 0
F. Inspections 11 D..,
G, Protective Clothing and Equipment
1. Head Protection 11 ,
2, Eye Protection 12 )-. :
3. Heari ng Protecti on 13 1-
4. Respi ratory Protection 13 \
5, Hand Protection 15 1'-1
6, Foot Protection 15 1t.,
H. Early Warning and Visual Protection 15 <( I
1. Employee Safetf Rules 16
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Safety/Loss Control
Policy Procedures
I. Authority, Policy and Responsibility
A. Authority
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Authority for programs to prevent accidents involving
harm to people and property with respect to the City of
Arroyo Grande is pro-v-ided by law in the California
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973.
B. Policy
It is the policy of the City of ~rroyo Grande to prevent
injuries to its employees, protect its property from
damage and to provide for the safety of the public in
connection with its operations and when using its
facilities.
C. Responsibility
1. City Management Safety/Loss Control Responsibility
The City Administrator exercises the authority of
the City for carrying out the provisions of Federal,
State and Municipal safety requirements placed upon
the City by law. The City Administrator assigns the
staff authority to, and responsibility for, the
effectiveness of the safety/loss control mission of
the City to the ~ublic Works Superintendent or his
authorized designee.
2. Staff Safety/Loss Control Responsibility
The City Attorney's Office provides legal advic~ and
serves the eafety/loss control function on matters
of law as needed. Other staff managers participate
actively in support of programs to reduce operating
errors and managerial oversights that produce
accidents/incidents, psrticularly when the causes
fpll within the area of their program responsibili-
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3. Line Safety/Loss Control Responsibility
Concern-for the safety of employees and the public
must ultimately rest with the City Administrator who
may properly delegate the implementation of it down
to other managers. This responsibility cannot be
passed from one line official down to another until
it becomes onl)' the duty of the first line
supervisor. The appointment or formation of a
"safety committee" to give advice anh counsel on
safety/loss control matters does not relieve the
ba"jc responsibilities of any line manager of
his/herresponsibititles to safeguard employees nnd
the general public from harm at all times.
a. Department Heads Safety/Loss Control Responsi-
, bility
Department neada, because of. their poaitlo" of
authority, are a key element in assurinl\ that
safety/loss control programs are implemented.
The allocation of time and money ordinarily
rests with this level of management. Without
these elements, the first line supervisor's role
Is hampered. The department head's roles is one
of support and insistance Oil the control of loss
by means of reducing operating mistakes.
b. Supervisory Safety/Loss Control Responsibility
As the line manager closest to the problemA of
operations, the line supervisor has an added
duty to seek out and correct work errors,
mechanical defects, malfunctioning property.
substandard work conditions, and unacceptah1e -
environmental problems.
4. Employee Safety/Loss Control Responsibility
Each employee must observe and follow all work
directives and procedures requircd for the tasks
assigned orally or in writing for his/her own
protection, the ssfety of fellow workers, snd for
the well being of the public that may become
involved.
II. Mission and Orgnnization
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A. Mission
Loss control management has for its mission the
establishment of a City-wide accident/incident
information system for measuring and appraising
performance problems. It identifies poor work
practices, inefficient work procedures, equipment
deficiencies, misunderstandings of procedure an4 policy,
evidence of managerial oversights, and the like; having
an adverse effect on the best utilization of manpower,
property and financial expenditures.
B. Span of Control
Safety/Loss Control management shall include the
following incident elements.
.1. On-the-job inju~y
2. On-the-job illness
3. Property damage
4. Motor vehicle damage
5. General liability exposures
6. Contract exposures
C. Or!!anization
The following individuals and/or group (s) will be
established by the City to fulfill designated
safety/loss control responsibilities and functions.
1. Safety Officer or Designee
a. Duties (assignments)
. Attend meetings of Central Coast Cities
Safety Committee.
. Act as Chairman of safety/loss control
committee.
. Develop and m.intain- policy and
procedures for the conduct of the safety
and loss control program.
. Counsel with department heads and
I employees on matters relating to safety
and loss control.
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. Be apprised and conversant on new and
current legialation pertaining to safety
and 10as control. Title 8 OSHA
. Assist departments in developing and
administering department safety policies
and programs.
. Upon request, aid and,assist in the
investigation of accidents and/or
injuries. I
. Assist in training of employees and
supervisory personnel in accident
prevention, loss control, snd preparation
of appropriate forms and reports.
2. Safety/Loas Control Committee
a. Composition
Shall be composed of employees appointed by
department heads and supervisors. The Fire
Chief and Chief Building Inspector are mandatory
members. Listed below are departments which
must appoint a member.
1. Street Department
2. Water/Sewer Department
3. Parks Department
4. Auto Shop/Building Maintenance
5. Recreation Department
6. Finance Department
7. Engineering/Drafting Department
'. 8. Administration and Engineering
9. Fire Chief
10. Police Department
11. Building Department - Chief Building
Inspector
Each Department shall appoint a committee repre-
sentative and alternate to attend when the
committee member is unable to attend.
b. Duties: (assignments)
. Provide interdepartmental coordination of
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safety and loss control programs by an
exchange of information and procedures.
. Inquire into the advisability of new or
improved safety and loss control methods,
protective devices or equipment, and
recommend their adoption to the City
Administrator.
. Coordinate and maintain an effective safety
training program in all departments.
. Review all accident reports and recommend
effective action on current accident
producing condition.
c. Meetings
. Shall be held monthly on the 3rd Thursday, at
10:00 a.m. at the Corporate yard.
3. Safety/Loss Control Committee Member
a. Members shall be appointed by Department Head or
Supervisor.
b, Duties (assignments)
. Consider all safety and loss control problems
of the department and report all problems to
the Safety Committee.
. Conduct department safety and loss control
inspections as required.
. Encourage employees to submit "Safety Memos"
and communicate safety information and foster
safety awareness among all depart,nent
employees.
. Seek means of producing safe practices and
procedures.
c. Meetings
I . Department Safe~y Control Committee Members
shall conduct a monthly safety meeting within
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his department on the 1st Wednesday, and
report topics and members present to the
Safety Officer.
III. Safety/Loss Control Program
A. ~ Prevention ProRram
In accordance with California's General Industry Safety
Order 3203, "Accident Prevention Program" the City of
Arroyo Grande will inaugurate and maintain an accident
'. prevention program which ehell include but not limited
to the following:
. A training program designed to instruct employees in
general safe work practices plus specific instru-
tion with regard to hazards unique to any job assign-
ment.
. Scheduled periodic inspsction to identify and correct
any unsafe conditions and work practices which may be
found.
1. Department Head Responsibility
Each department head or his authorized
representative is responsible for the loss
prevention program in the department as it pertains
to the enforcement of all safety orders, rules, and
ordinances.
2. Supervisors Responsibility
a, Unsafe acts by employees shall be immediately
pointed out by the foremen and supervisors aad
the proper safety procedure discussed. Unsafe -'
acts by employees may be cause for disciplinary
action.
b. Suggestions regarding safety and loss control
shall be given prompt attention by foreman and
supervisors. All safety suggestions shall be
immediately forwarded to the Safety Committee.
The Safety committee shall make recommendations
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on any actions within 30 days of receipt of the
suggestion. Safety Committee recommendations
shall be forwarded to supervisors and/or foremen
and actions shall be initiated within 10 days of
receipt.
3. Employee Responsibility
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Every employee shall follow all established safety
rules and practices. Employees shall report all
unsafe working conditions to the foreman or
supervisor.
B. Accident ReportinR ~ InvestiRation
CITY INVESTIGATION POLICY. Investigation is required
for, but not limited to, the identification of human
errors, condition defects, managerial oversights and
other reasons for accidents involving:
. Any employee of the City sustaining a tr_aumatic
injury, occupational disease, or death in connection
with the authorized performance of his/her work.
. All known public injuries, fatalities and property
damages in connection with the City operations or
facilities when there is any reasonable possibility
of a tort claim sction against the City.
. Any fire, regardless of cost, involving City
equipment, City structures or its contents.
. Any motor vehicle involved in any accident.
Accident Defined: An accident, for reporting purposes,
is defined as an undesired event that results in City
financial loss usually manifested by an operational
failure or a City employee, structure, or equipment that
results in a work injury, property damage or both.
INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITY. Investigation of
accidents is the immediate supervisor's responsibility.
All accidents will be investigated accurately, reported
completely, end filod promptly.
l. ,Vehicular Accidents
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a. If an employee is involved in a traffic
collision while operating a vehicle for the
City, including collisions occurring outside the
City limits, the employee must immediately
notify his/her supervisor and the Police
'. Department with jurisdiction in the area of the
. accident.
b. The driver should preserve as much evidence of
the accident as possible. If a ,serious
accident, do not move any evidence before the
City Police Department can photograph and
document the conditions.
c. The driver should provide all involved persons
with his/her name and department phone number
but not discuss the accident.
d. The driver should obtain the names and addresses
of all available ~itnesses.
e. In all instances the department must complete
and forward to the Safety Officer a completed "
Property and Vehicle Accident Report" without
delay. (See Form # ) Property and Vehicle
Accident Report forms shall be kept within all
City vehicles.
f. An employee shall under no circumstances
. Admit fault or liability;
. Commit the City to pay for damages; or
. Give statements to anyone not identified as a
police officer or authorized City personnel. ~-
2. Bodily Injury - Third Party
a. If any employee is involved in any type of
accident while working for the City which
involves bodily injury to another person, the
employee must summon emergency medical aid if
such aid is necessary.
b. The employee shall immediately notify his/her
supervisor and the Police Department in the
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event of an injury. Pictures and/or police
reports shall be made in the event of a serious
injury.
c. The employee shall preserve as much evidence of
the accident as possible. If a serious
accident, do not move any evidence before a
policeman can photograph and document the
conditions.
d. In all instances the employee must complete and
forward to. the Safety Officer a completed
-Property and Vehicle Report" without delay.
(See Form If )
e. An employee shall under no circumstances;
i . Admit liability
. Commit the City to pay damages; or "
. Give statements to anyone not identified as a
Police Officer or authorized City personnel.
3. Property Damage
a. If an employee is involved in any accident while
working for the City which results in damage to
OTHER person's property, NOT City property, the
employee must notify his/her supervisor and the
Police Department immediately. The employee
shall not leave the accident scene until their
supervisor has arrived.
b. The employee shall determine the owner of the
property aud if possible notify them of the
accident.
c. The employee shall supply the owner of the
property with the name and sddress of his/her
department, If the owner of the property cannot
be located, the employee shall leave his/her
name and department phone number on the damaged
property.
I d. The emploYee ahall obtain the names and
addresaesof all available witnesses.
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e. The employee shall provide all parties with
his/her name and department phone number but not
discuss the accident.
f. If there is major damage the department shall
immediately notify the City Police Department so
the damage can be inspected and documented
before it is altered.
g. The employee shall complete a "Property and
Vehicle Accident Report" and forward it to the
Safety Officer without delay. (See Form
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h. A City employee shall under no circumstances:
. Admit fault or liability;
. Commit the City to pay for damages; or
. Give statements to anyone not identified as a
Police Officer or City authorized personnel.
4. Job Related Illness or Injury
If an employee sustains a work related injury, an
occupational illness, or should die in connection
with performance of his/her work, the incident will
be reported immediately to the employee's
supervisor.
'. Please refer to section C of this manual for further
details.
C. .Q.!!. !h.!!. Job Illness ~ Iniuries
1. Workers Compensation ~-
a. Employees of the City of Arroyo Grande arc
covered under the Workers' Compensation laws of
the State of California.
b. Benefits prescribed by law include but are not
limi ted to the following;
. Medical treatment
. Temporary disability payments
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. Permanent disability payments
. Rehabilitation
c. Personal injuries on the job, however slight,
must be reported to a foreman or superv~sor
immediately. "
2. Medical Services
a. The City will provide all medical care necessary
to treat an employee for the effects of an
industrial injury as provided under the Labor
Code of the State of California.
b. If employee refuses treatment, release must be
signed.
c. An employee shall not be returned to his/her
present position nor be placed in a new position
until medically approvea for duty.
3. Transporting Injured Employees
a. If medical treatment is necessary or requested,
a foreman or supervisor will see that the
injured employee is provided prompt transporta-
tion for treatment to an appropriate
medical facility.
4. Reporting of Injuries
a. All injuries shall be immediately reported to
the supervisor.
b. Employee shall complete all forms.
c. The forms shall be routed to the Safety
Committee for recommendation.
5. Recovery and Rehabilitation Services
a. The City shall endeavor to return a disabled
employee to regular duty ss soon as possible
after a job-related illness or injury.
I b. The City shall endeavor to place full-time
employees who have become handicapped by illness
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, or injury into jobs for which they may qualify
hy previous training or experience.
c. If it is determined by the attending physician
that an injured employee is capable of
performing duties other than his/her regular
work during the period of recuperation. the
employee may be given a modified work
assignment. ,
d. Modified work assignments will be for a "pecific
period of time as determined by the attending
physician.
e. Employees performing in modified work
assignments wi t1 be paid at their regular
compensation rate until it is determined by the
attending ph)'Hician that they cannot return to
their regular classification becauae of physical
limitations.
D. Corrective Action Procedures
1. Safety Rules and Regulations must he distributed to
all employees who shatl sign and certify that they
have received, rend and understood all rules and
regulations.
2. A review board composed of 5 Safety Committee
members will be appointed to determine violations
of safety rules and regulations, and to recommend
corrective action to the Department Heads.
3. The Review Board will be convened in closed session,
at the discretion of the Safety Officer.
4. In general, the Review Board will be convened when
an employee is involved in an accident/incident and
causes injury to himself or others.
5. Any employee who fails to report an on the job
injury or injuries may be subject to disciplinary
Rction as determined by the Department Head.
6. Disciplinary action shall range from written
reprimand, for minor infractions, to employee
termination for major infractions as determined by
the Department Head.
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E. Safety TraininSl
The training of employees in safe work practices and
methods is an esssntial element in en effective
Safety/Loss Control Program. It is also required by
State Law.
If necessary to assist the various departments in
meeting their training responaibilities, various
resources will be made available through the City's
Safety Committee.
1. Department Head Responsibility
a. The ultimate responsibility for safety training
must lie with Department Head. Departments must
provide an atmosphere conducive to safety
consciousness.
2. Safety Committee Members Responsibility
a. The Safety Committee member shall act as the
Department Heads agent for conducting and
coordinating the departmental safety program.
Departments shall develop a training program
designed to instruct employees in general safe
work practices as well as specific instructions
with regard to hazards unique to any job
assignment. The intent of such training is to
insure proficiency in safe operation and
procedures in all work classifications in
compliance with California Occupational Safety
and Health Act (Cel-OSHA) .
b. Departments shall maintain a record of all
training sessions conducted. Such records shall
be available for review by a Cal-OSHA Compliance
Officer.
c. It is the responsibility of the department to
see that appropriate motor equipment operation
training is given and qualifying tests are taken
to ensure compliance with all State codes.
3. Supervisors Responsibility
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a. All foremen and supervisors shall hold
"tailgste" discussions periodically or before
proceeding on a new job or project.
b. No employee shall be assigned or authorized to
operate any piece of equipment, or perform any
tasks, or to participate in on-the-job training
until they have been properly instructed in the
potential hazarda associated with the equip-
ment. The department shall maintain certifi-
cation that personnel are "qualified".
F. TnspI!ctions
1. Safety Committee Member Responsibility
Each department shall schedule periodic inspections
to identify and correct any unsafe condition and
work practices which may be found. Such inspections
shall be conducted not less than once per quarter.
Each department shall prepare and maintain a "Safety
Checksheet" form for each major operational area
within their jurisdiction. Such Checksheet shall
contain 8 simple statement of the safety status of a
location, piece of equipment, housekeeping. etc. ,
with a space to note the safety status as
satisfactory or needing correction. There shall be
filed with each inspection report a schedule for
correction of any items considered not satisfactory
and also a completion notice.
Copies of inspection reports shall be available for
rl!view by a Ca1-0SHA Compliance Engineer or the
Safety Officer.
G. Protective C10thin~ ~ Equipment h
Supervisors Responsibility
All foremen and supervisors shall be responsible for
the proper use and maintenance of safety clothinn and
equipment to comply with State safety orders or
departmental aafety rules.
Employee Responsibility
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Appropriate personal protective equipment must be
worn by all personnel who are engaged in hazardous
work.
1. Head protection (Reference: Section 3381, General
Industry Safety Orders)
Employees, volunteers and visitors shall be required
to wear approved head protection at all times:
a. While in areas of construction, remodeling
and/or repair.
b. When exposed to flying or falling objects'and/or
electric shock and burna.
c. When departmental policy requires it.
Exceptions:
a. While in an enclosed cab or under a solid metal
canopy of a vehicle.
b. While on lunch or other break, providing the
employee is removed from any associated hazard
of head injury.
c. While in an office or similar enclosed space
unless posted as a head protection area.
d. While travelling or walking within the
corporation yard, except for travel through
designated head protection areas.
e. As expressly permitted by department policy or
an employee's immediate supervisor in those
specific situations where conditions warrant.
Where there is a risk of injury from hair
entanglement in moving parts of machinery employees
shall confine their hair to eliminate the hazard.
2. ~ ~ ~ Protection (Reference: Section 3382,
General Industry Safaty Orders)
IApproved eye and face protection devices shall be
worn in accordance with the above referenced General
Industry Safety Order as well as with the following:
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a. All employees, volunteers, and visitors shall
wear eye and face protection at all times when
machines or operations present potential eye or
face injury from hazards due to flying
particles, hazardous substances or injurious
11gh trays. Suitable screens or shields
isolating the hazardous exposure may be
considered adequate safeguarding for nearby
employees, volunteers, and visitors. Where
exposed to injurious light rays (welding
operations) the shsde of lens to use will be in
accordanco with those listed in the General
Industry Safety Orders.
b. Approved impact goggles or face shields are
required, but not limited to the following
exposures: (Safety glasses may be allowed in
certain situations if prior approval is
obtained).
. When operating jack hammers, chippers,
grinders, root cutters, edgers, impact
devices, powder activated tools.
. Welding operations, dusty operations or
operations where flying material may present
eye injury..
. Certain work locations, as identified by
departmental authority, where eye protection
is required will be so posted.
3. Hearing Protection (Reference Article lOb, Sections
5095-5099, General Industry Safety Orders)
Approved hearing protection devices shall be worn by -
employees exposed to noise levels exceeding the
prescribed level established in the General Industry
Safety Orders (90db).
Employees shall be informed of the locations and
situations where wearing of ear protectors is
required and shall be instructed in the use of such
, protectors.
The City will provide and replace as needed approved
protectors. It shall be the duty of the employee to
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properly use such equipment provided for him/her and
to exercise due care to keep same in efficient and
sanitary condition.
4. Respiratory Protection (Reference: Article 108,
Sections 5156-5159, General Industry Safety Orders)
All personnel exposed to harmful dusts, smoke,
fumes, mists, vapor, gases, or oxygen deficiency
must be protected by adherence to the following
standards, the State of California Safety orders
(Ca1-0SHA), and the Federal Safety Standards.
Definitions
Confined Space - shall mean the interior of
storm drains, sewers, vaults. manholes, and any
other structure which is similarly surrounded by
confining surfaces so as to permit the
accumulation of dangerous gases or vapors or
where low oxygen levels may be present.
Closed Vessel - Any vessel (tank or pump pit,
etc.) which has one opening.
a. Atmosphere Testing
Prior to employee entry, the atmosphere within
any closed vessel or confined space must be
tested with an approved testing device to
establish the presence or lack of presen"e of
explosive or toxic gases and lack of prop-.er
oxygen level.
b. Required Utilization of Approved Breathing
Devices and Special Requirements
Approved breathing devices are required at ~
times unde~ the following conditions when
mechanical ventilation is not available or
effective:
. When any hazardous gas is detected or the
preaenco of a foreian odor or :l.rritat:l.on of
the eyes occura.
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. When low oxygen (below 19.5% by volume)
levels are present.
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. When smoke or other gases make work
hazardous.
In any confined space where it is suspected tho t
harmful gas may be generated or accumulated over
the period of time work is performed. Specifi-
cally but not limited to:
. Sewer manholes which are not constantly
mechanically vented. I
. Water and sewer plant manholes which are not
constantly mechanically vented.
. Storm sewer pump pits which are not
constantly mechanically vented.
. When condit~ons so indicate that a hazard
exists.
. Whenever working in any closed vessel,
breathing devices are always required
without cxception.
c. Special Precautions
When required to use respiratory equipment at
least threc men shall be present:
. A atand-by employee reaponaible for securing
emergency equipment if necessary and handling
safety line.
. Respirator equipped second employee out of
work atmosphere.
. Respirator equipped workman performing the
activity.
When it is necessary to enter a sanitary or
storm sewer manhole at least two employees will
remain above ground to man the safety line.
When a hoist or other similar mechanical device
is available to provide an effective meane of
retrieving an employee from a manhole, on
above-ground employee will be deemed adequate.
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In all other situations working in confined
spaces no entry shall be made or work done
without a trained second man available for
emergencies.
d. Training
Each department is responsible for insuring that
employees receive adequate training in the use
of testing equipment, respiratory protective
equipment and the implementation of this !)olicy.
f. Policy Summary
All confined spaces or closed vessels shall be
tested with testing equipment for such use prior
to entry or work.
If dangerous gas, vapor Or low oxygen content is
found prior to entry, the atmosphere will be
made safe by mechanical venting or approved
respiratory protection equipment shall be worn
as required by the policy.
The atmosphere of any confined space shall be
constantly monitored by approved testing devices
except in the case of utilization of respiratory
protection equipment unless the atmosphere is
found to contain potentially explosive mixture
of gases, in which case the exception is void.
5. Hand Protection (Reference: Section 3384, General
Industry Safety Orders)
Approved hand protection shall be worn by a 1.1
employees when exposed to hazardous substances,
burns, cuts, punctures, or ot.her hazards in t.he
course of the:Lr duties. Loose cuff-t.ype gloves will
not be permitted around machinery.
Mechanical safeguard shall be provided on all
equipment as per Cal-OSHA standards which expose
employees to pinch point or traumat.ic injuries.
H. Early WarninR ~ Visual Protection
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subject to vehicular traffic or any activity
exposing an employee to vehicular traffic will _..'
require that an approved warning vest or an approved
orange shirt or jacket be worn.
. Barricading - All work in the public right-of-way
shall conform with the barricading rules set forth
in the State of California Manual of Traffic
Control.
. Traffic Cones- Whenever a service vehicle is parked
at the curb, prior to performing any work, the
operator will set out a minimum of two traffic
ones. They will be placed on the traffic side, at
the front and rear of the vehicle. The cones will
remain in place until just prior to leaving the work
site.
A service vehicle is defined as any vehicle which is
used to haul tools, materials, or any items
necessary to perform one's purpose in being at any
certain location. It is a vehicle whose function is
more than that of providing transportation to a
given location and is considered to provide support
to the work function.
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r. EMPLOYEE SAFWry RULES
Written safety rules shall be provided all employees. Safe
working practices applicable to special department operations
shall be the responsibility of each department. Efforts ",ill be
~ude to see that all employees thoroughly understand such rules
~I,d are adequat1ey instructed in the safest method of performing
their duties.
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Refer to the Central Coast Cities Safety Manual for rules
~o.erning the following:
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Supervisors 1100.
Employees 1150.
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES 1200.
BOAT OPHRA'l'ION 1300.
CHEMICALS 1400.
ELECTRICITY 1500.
EXCAVATIONS, STREET Rf:PAIRS
SUB-SURFACE OPERATIONS, AND
CONFINED SPACES 1600.
f'UE PREVENTION 1700.
GAS CYLII-lDERS 1800.
HAND TOOLS 1900.
HANDLING MATERIALS 2000.
HOUSEKEEPING 2100.
LADDERS, STAIRS, SCAFFOLDS
AND STAGING 2200.-
MACHINf~R Y 2300.
MOTOR VEHICLES 2400.
OHICE SAFETY 2500.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
SAFEn OEVICES 2600.
STREET WORK AREA 2700
'fREES 2800.
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