R-2013-29 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING AN AMENDED
SAFETY POLICY; REPEALING ALL PRIOR SAFETY POLICIES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Safety Policy of the City of Clermont is necessary to be provided to all
employees and volunteer firefighters to act as a guide to proper safety practices and procedures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Clermont that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council does hereby adopt the attached Safety Policy.
SECTION 2.
Any Safety Policy previously adopted by the City Council and in conflict herewith is hereby
repealed to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-29
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida this 8th day of October, 2013.
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Safety Program Policy
(Replaces Safety Policy dated November 24, 1998)
A. Purpose
The City of Clermont (City) is committed to ensuring that employees have safe and
healthy conditions in which to work This obligation is owed to each employee and
citizen of Clermont, since there is a direct relationship between the personnel and
monetary cost of accidents and the ability to provide reliable cost-effective services
B. Scope
The provision set forth in this safety policy shall apply equally to all City employees, and
for the purpose of this policy volunteers shall be considered employees.
C. Directive
Identification and correction of all safety hazards and issues must have immediate and
decisive action. Effective implementation of a comprehensive safety program depends
upon the commitment of all City employees to reduce occurrences of preventable
accidents and injuries. Through education and the promotion of safe work habits, all
employees will understand what is expected. Safety must be an ongoing and essential
part of all employees' work day.
D. Guidelines
The City's Safety Program consists of several key elements:
1. Responsibilities of Management, Supervisors, and Employees — Safety
responsibilities at every level of the City must be clearly defined in writing and
relayed through training.
2 Written Practices and Training Programs — Specific written safety practices and
training programs clearly define safety expectations that are necessary to prevent
exposures, fatalities and serious injuries
3. Safety Meetings — Safety meetings are held and provide an opportunity to discuss a
variety of safety topics.
4. Safety Action Team (SAT) — The Safety Action Team's main function is to facilitate
and improve the safety of all City Employees.
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5. Corrective Action/Disciplinary Policy — The Personnel Policy, Employee Disciplinary
Procedure defines how safety rules will be fairly and consistently administered when
not adhered to
The City Manager shall establish procedures to implement this policy.
Approved and adopted by the Clermont City Council by resolution number
2013-29 on October 8, 2013.
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