1h. Consider Approval of the City of Chanhassen's Safety Program 1
CITYOF .. .
CHANHASSEN
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1 MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, Assistant City Manager
1 DATE: February 18, 1993
SUBJ: Consider Approval of the City of Chanhassen's Safety Program
1 As you already know, the City of Chanhassen received a citation from the Minnesota Department
of Labor and Industry, Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA), for not having a written
1 work place accident and injury reduction program. In correcting this violation, staff was able to
review several other community's safety programs and create a program that works for our
organization (see attachment #1).
1 This program outlines the City's mission to ensure that every employee works under the safest
conditions possible. This program also includes a specialty manuals for:
1. B lood -born Pathogens
2. Right to Know Guidelines for Hazardous Substances
1 3. Propane Dispenser Operators
4. Confined Space
All these programs have been reviewed and approved by each of the departments. You should
also be aware that the program at this time does not provide incentives or recognition of
individuals /department efforts, toward preventing accidents and encouraging a safe work
1 environment. Staff is presently still reviewing potential programs for the City Council to
consider on a future agenda. Staff recommends approval of the attached Safety Program Manual.
Attachments
1. Safety Program Manual
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