It is the policy of the Town of Greenville to reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses to an absolute minimum. The Town safety program includes but is not limited to the following:
A. 
Providing mechanical and physical safeguards to the maximum extent possible.
B. 
Conducting inspections to find and eliminate unsafe working conditions or practices, to control health hazards and to comply with the safety and health standards for every job.
C. 
Training all employees in good safety and health practices.
D. 
Providing necessary personal protective equipment and instructions for its use and care.
E. 
Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and requiring that employees cooperate with these rules as a condition of employment.
F. 
Investigating, promptly and thoroughly, every accident to find out what caused it and to correct the problem so that it won't happen again.
G. 
Providing first aid kits and fire extinguishers in various locations throughout Town buildings and facilities.
In the case of an accident, all employees must stop work immediately and take the following steps:
A. 
Eliminate the immediate cause of the accident.
B. 
Provide aid to the injured person and summon for assistance.
C. 
Call their department head immediately. If the accident appears serious, an ambulance must be called.
D. 
Take steps to prevent a second accident.
A. 
When an accident occurs which results either in the loss of an employee's work time or in the provision of medical care to an employee, the employee's supervisor must complete an employer's report of injury form. This form must be submitted to the Town Supervisor's office within four days of the accident.
B. 
When an accident occurs which does not result in the loss of an employee's work time or in the provision of medical care to the employee, the employee's supervisor must complete a supervisor's report of incident form. This form must be submitted to the Town Supervisor's office within four workdays of the accident.
C. 
A log of injury/illness shall be maintained by the payroll office and retained for five years following the end of the calendar year to which it relates. A copy of this log shall be posted in each department or areas where notices to employees are customarily posted.
To protect all employees and to safeguard equipment and property, it is the Town's policy that no employee shall perform any type of work until he/she fully understands the correct operation and possible hazards involved, safety procedures and the necessity of safety equipment. The Town considers hazard communication and the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses to be of prime importance. The Town is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and complies with all federal, state and local laws regarding hazard recognition, accident prevention and working conditions, including the requirements of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
It is the policy of the Town to ensure that all information necessary for the safe use, handling and storage of hazardous chemicals be made available to employees. The following are guidelines for the identification of chemical hazards and the preparation and proper use of containers, labels, placards and other types of warning devices:
A. 
Chemical inventory. The Town shall maintain an inventory of all known chemicals in use, and a chemical inventory list shall be made available to all employees by their supervisor.
B. 
Container labeling.
(1) 
All chemicals on site shall be stored in their original or approved containers with a proper label attached. Any container not properly labeled shall be given to the supervisor for labeling or proper disposal.
(2) 
Workers may dispense chemicals from original containers only in small quantities intended for immediate use. Any chemical leftover must be returned to the original container or to the supervisor for proper handling.
(3) 
No unmarked containers of any size are to be left in the work area unattended.
(4) 
The Town shall rely on manufacturer applied labels whenever possible and shall ensure that these labels are maintained. Containers that are not labeled or on which the manufacturer's label has been removed shall be relabeled.
(5) 
The Town shall ensure that each container is labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical contained and any appropriate hazard warnings.
C. 
Material safety data sheet (MSDS). Employees working with a hazardous chemical may request a copy of the material safety data sheet (MSDS) which shall be maintained by the supervisor. A standard chemical reference shall also be made available to provide immediate reference for chemical safety.
D. 
Employee training. Employees shall be trained to work safely with hazardous chemicals. This training program shall cover the following areas:
(1) 
The methods used to detect the release of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
(2) 
The physical and health hazards of chemicals and the measures used to protect employees.
(3) 
Safe work practices.
(4) 
Emergency responses to the exposure of hazardous chemicals.
(5) 
The proper use of personal protective equipment.
(6) 
Information to be provided on hazard communication standards, including labeling and warning systems, and an explanation of the use of material safety data sheets.
E. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE). Required personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be made available to all employees by their supervisor. Employees may be required to wear special safety equipment as directed by the supervisor. Depending upon job duties, employees must routinely wear protective devices, such as gloves, as directed by the supervisor. Employees must comply with the supervisor's request. Any employee who does not follow the supervisor's instruction shall be in violation of PPE requirements and may be subject to disciplinary action.
F. 
Emergency response. Any incident of overexposure or spill of a hazardous chemical/substance must be reported to a supervisor at once. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that proper emergency response actions are taken in leak/spill situations.
G. 
Hazards of nonroutine tasks. Department heads and supervisors shall inform employees of any special tasks that may arise which would involve possible exposure to hazardous chemicals. Review of safe work procedures and use of required PPE shall be conducted prior to the start of these tasks. Where necessary, areas shall be posted to indicate the nature of the hazard involved.