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HomeMy WebLinkAbout104.017 - Safety Committee ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL COMMITTEES AND TEAMS 104.017 SAFETY COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007 Current Revision Date: 04/26/21 Next Revision Date: 04/26/24 Author’s Name/Rank: Bradley Dandridge, Battalion Chief Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Evelyn Yin-Zepeda, Management Analyst II PURPOSE This policy institutes guidelines for the establishment and organization of the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) Safety Committee. APPLICATION This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL POLICY It is Department policy to provide the highest level of safety and health for all members. The prevention and reduction of accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses are Department goals and will be primary considerations at all times. This concern for safety and health applies to all others who may be involved in Department activities. The Department will make every reasonable effort to provide a safe and healthy work environment, recognizing the dangers involved in the types of service delivered. All members will operate with heightened concern for safety and health. Appropriate training, supervision, procedures, program support, and review will be provided to achieve specific safety and health objectives in all functions and activities. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE This section intentionally left blank. PROCESS This section intentionally left blank. INFORMATION Safety Strategy The Department will operate a safety program to eliminate accidents, injuries, medical and hazardous material exposures, and damage to equipment and facilities. The basic safety strategy will: Reduce the likelihood of sustaining accidents and injury by maintaining a work force physically and mentally fit. Provide high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment and protective clothing. Conduct regular safety inspections of worksites and equipment. Keep all Department members informed of the status of safety programs, issues, and Departmental safety performance. Observe safety performance and provide feedback. Ensure effective treatment and rehabilitation services are provided to Department members. Collect and analyze accident, injury, and exposure information. Formulate specific action plans to improve safety. Safety Program Supervisor The safety program supervisor will be responsible for oversight and management of the Department safety program. Duties will include: With the Training Unit representative, chair the Safety Committee by preparing meeting agendas, notices, and minutes. Distribute safety posters, bulletins, and newsletters. Provide input on equipment and protective clothing safety. Manage the safety inspection program. Ensure all accidents, injuries, and exposures are investigated. Maintain accident, injury, and exposure statistics. Section 104.017 Page 2 of 5 Review supervisor accident and injury reports and report trends to the Training and Operations Deputy Chief and the Safety Committee. Make recommendations to reduce or eliminate accidents and injuries. Provide for safety education of all Department members. Act as liaison with CAL/OSHA. Fire Department Safety Committee The Safety Committee will provide policy guidance pertaining to health and safety issues. The safety program supervisor reports quarterly to the Safety Committee regarding the impact and implementation of the safety program and the effectiveness of any specific program actions. The Safety Committee also acts as a fact-finding and review agency with the authority to cause immediate corrective action when any hazardous condition or practice is detected. The Safety Committee will: Meet quarterly to address safety issues. Establish subcommittees as necessary. Assign subcommittee projects. Review the effectiveness of safety activities. Develop and implement safety procedures. Implement components of the Department Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Make recommendations regarding equipment modification, procedure or method changes, development, and enforcement of rules. Section 104.017 Page 3 of 5 Safety Committee Members The Fire Chief has overall responsibility for the Department safety program. The Safety and Wellness Officer and the Civilian Training Officer are the chairpersons. Other members will include: One representative from FFD Chief Officers (battalion chief). One representative from FFD Training Division. One representative from Support Services (manager). One representative from FFD Prevention Division. One representative from FFD Operations Division. One representative from Local 202. One representative from Risk Management. Subcommittees The Department Safety Committee may establish subcommittees to address specific safety issues. Subcommittee members can be appointed by the Fire Chief, appropriate deputy chief, or the Safety Committee chairpersons. The role of a subcommittee is to initiate and implement accident and injury prevention procedures, review accident and injury reports, and to perform work assigned by the Safety Committee. If, in the opinion of the Safety Committee chairpersons, additional members with specific technical knowledge would be helpful during an investigation of a specific injury, accident, or near miss, they may be added to the Safety Subcommittee. Section 104.017 Page 4 of 5 DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. CROSS-REFERENCES Administrative Manual Section 104.001, Injury and Accident Review Committee Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 203.008, CAL/OSHA Inspection Protocol Section 104.017 Page 5 of 5