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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-23 ..', f- ." .. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 94- 23 Being a By-law to amend By-law 92-112 being a By-law to establish an Occupational Health and Safety Policy and an Occupational Health and Safety Program as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to amend By-law 92-112; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule "B' of By-law 92-112 is amended by: a) Deleting the following reference: "4. Safety Officer: Reinforce the Town's senior management commitment to the Health and Safety Program by making the Town's safety professional directly accountable to senior management." and replacing with the following reference: "4. Safety Responsibility: Reinforce the Town's senior management commitment to the Health and Safety Program by making the two Joint Health and Safety Committees responsible to a committee composed of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Department Heads." b) Deleting the following reference: "8. Creation of a Steering Committee: The creation of a steering committee composed of senior management. This committee will oversee the Town's total accident prevention program." and Paragraph "9" will be renumbered as Paragraph "B". 2. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first and second time this 14th day of February, 1994. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of February, 1994. ~~/L/ MAYOR CLERK .. " .. REVISED SCHEDULE HBH TO BY-LAW 92-1l2 HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM The Town of Newcastle Health and Safety Program shall be to implement the recommendations contained in a report prepared by Ken Fisher, Program Co-ordinator, Municipal Health and Safety Program, dated August 30, 1989, and on file with the Town Clerk as follows: 1. Work Practices Manual: Prepare a work practices manual which sets forth the rules and regulations regarding accident prevention activities. 2. Promote Compliance with Legislation by Workers: Promote awareness and compliance of all workers with legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Worker's Compensation Act and First Aid Regulation 950. 3. Participate in the Municipality Injury Frequency and Cost Record Program: Participate in the Municipality Injury Frequency and Cost Record Program, a voluntary reporting program for municipalities which provides relevant statistical information on a municipal service basis. This program allows comparison with other municipalities. 4. Safety Responsibility: Reinforce the Town's senior management commitment to the Health and Safety Program by making the two Joint Health and Safety Committees responsible to a committee composed of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Department Heads. 5. Accident Investigation Procedure: The establishment of appropriate accident investigation procedures is the responsibility of all Department Heads. Subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act respecting the function of the joint health and safety committee, implement a thorough accident investigation procedure lead by the Head of the Department to which the persons involved in the accident are assigned to ensure the complete, objective and co-operative investigation of all accidents. 6. Procedure for Timely Report of Accidents: Implement a procedure for the timely reporting by a senior management representative of all claims to the Worker's Compensation Board as well as the ongoing monitoring of all claims, their status and opportunities for the early rehabilitation and return to work of the injured worker. 7. Health and Safety Education Program: The implementation of an ongoing health and safety education training program responsive to the identified needs in the work place. 8. criteria for Performance Review: Include in the criteria for performance review for the determination of remuneration for all management and supervisory staff a significant recognition for accident prevention performance of each employee, including supervisors and senior management. .. ~ ." .. AMENDED BY qL! ~ b.2' BY.LAW #....'.......rt' .1' . '1 r . THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW NO. 92- 112 A by-law to establish an Occupational Health and Safety Policy and an Occupational Health and Safety Program as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all personnel; AND WHEREAS the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires each employer in Ontario to prepare and review at least annually a written occupational health and safety policy and to develop and maintain a program to implement that policy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle as follows: 1. The Health and Safety Policy and the Health and Safety Program contained in Schedules "A" and "B", respectively, which are attached to and form a part of this By-law, are hereby adopted as the Town of Newcastle's Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety Program. 2. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date on which it is passed. By-law read a first and second time this 13th day of April, 1992. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of April, 1992. Ut;A/~-1d/ '. MAYOR , . ..... 1.-., SCHEDULE "A" TO BY~LAW 92-112 HEALTH SAFETY POLICY & Responsibilities of Appointed and Elected Officials: 1. To provide as safe and healthy a working environment as can reasonably be expected, given the resources and technology available. 2. To establish an effective internal responsibility system, whereby everyone clearly understands their responsibilities regarding the occupational health and safety of workers. 3. To provide ongoing training to heighten employee awareness of known safety hazards and maintain job skills and knowledge. 4. To develop and maintain open communication between all levels in all Departments to encourage employee participation in the Town's Safety Program. 5. To involve all employees in safety through effective Joint Health and Safety Committees accessible to all employees. 6. To periodically review the Town's Health and Safety Policy, Program and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve safety performance. 7. To require compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal safety legislation. Responsibilities of Workers: Workers are responsible for maintaining a reasonable working knowledge of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. They are also responsible for maintaining a reasonable working knowledge of health and safety hazards in the work place and preventative measures to be taken for their own protection. Workers must: a. b. d. Note: Comply with all procedures and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act and other applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal safety legislation. c. Report any hazardous conditions which cannot immediately be corrected to a Supervisor, and failing a satisfactory resolution, in the opinion of the worker, to a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Promptly report all accidents or injuries (no matter how minor they may first appear) to a supervisor. Not work or operate any equipment that may endanger the safety of the worker or others. e. Not engage in pranks or feats of strength that may endanger the worker or others. Wear and care for, as instructed, protective clothing provided by the Town. f. All outside contractors will be required to comply with Federal, provincial and Municipal Safety Legislation when working on Town property. .". . ... .. SCHEDULE liB" TO BY-LAW 92-112 HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM The Town of Newcastle Health and Safety Program shall be to implement the recommendations contained in a report prepared by Ken Fisher, Program Co-ordinator, Municipal Health and Safety Program, dated August 30, 1989, and on file with the Town Clerk as follows: 1 . Work Practices Manual: Prepare a work practices manual which sets forth the rules and regulations regarding accident prevention activities. 2. Promote Compliance with Legislation by Workers: Promote awareness and compliance of all Workers with legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Worker's Compensation Act and First Aid Regulation 950. 3. Participate in the Municipality Injury Frequency and Cost Record Program: Participate in the Municipality Injury Frequency and Cost Record Program, a voluntary reporting program for municipalities which provides relevant statistical information on a municipal service basis. This program allows comparison with other municipalities. 4. Safety Officer: Reinforce the Town's senior management commi tment to. the Health and Safety Program by making the Town's safety professional directly accountable to senior management. 5. Accident Investigation Procedure: The establishment of appropriate accident investigation procedures is the responsibility of all Department Heads. Subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act respecting the function of the joint health and safety committee, implement a thorough accident investigation procedure led by the Head of the Department to which the persons involved in the accident are assigned to ensure the complete, objective and co-operative investigation of all accidents. 6. Procedure for Timely Reporting of Accidents: Implement a procedure for the timely reporting by a senior management representative of all claims to the Worker's Compensation Board as well as the ongoing monitoring of all claims, their status and opportunities for the early rehabilitation and return to work of the injured worker. 7. Health and Safety Education Program: The implementation of an ongoing health and safety education training program responsive to the identified needs in the work place. . . .. ,'"" . . c., . . - 2 - 8. Creation of a Steering Committee: The creation of a steering committee composed of senior management. This committee will oversee the Town's total accident prevention program. 9. Criteria for Performance Review: Include in the criteria for performance review for the determination of remuneration for all management and supervisory staff a significant recognition for accident prevention performance of each employee, including supervisors and senior management.