HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09® RESOLUTION 2004-09
SAFETY POLICY FOR THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide a
safe place to work, a place free from hazards that might cause injury, disability or even death.
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia that every employee is entitled to
work under the safest conditions possible. Every reasonable effort will be made to promote
accident prevention for protection and health preservation.
WHEREAS, It is our belief that accidents that injure people, damage equipment or property, or
destroy materials causing needless personal suffering inconvenience and expense. We believe that
taking common sense precautions can prevent practically all accidents.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council through its appointed managers, will
endeavor to maintain a safe and healthful work place. The Town will provide safe working
equipment, necessary personal protection and, in the case of injury, the appropriate first aid and
medical services will be available.
The Town Manager's Office will: head the implementation of the Workplace Safety Committee
Program; communicate pertinent information to all departments; and will undertake such duties
• as maybe required in the day-to-day operation of the safety program.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 6`~ day of April 2004 by recorded
vote as follows:
Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye
Kenneth M. Fleenor -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye
E.G. Black, Jr. -Aye John T. Bolen -Aye
James M. Neblett, Jr. -Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
CG _
Charles W. Stewart, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Cruise, erk of Council