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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION
Date April 6, 1998 Resolution No. 98-59
Motion by Sindt Seconded by Mulvihill
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
LAKEVILLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
MODIFYING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council, on December 17, 1984, approved Resolution 84-178
adopting the employee handbook for all positions with. the City of Lakeville except non-exempt
positions with the Liquor Stores; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota OSHA standards state that employers must provide protective
footwear (safety shoes) to employees in positions required to perform job tasks in an environment
which presents a possible hazard to the employee's feet; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 182.655 subd.l0(a) is interpreted to state that the
employer is responsible for the minimum cost of the. safety shoe; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on December 17, 1997 approved a revised Safety and
i Health Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Lakeville:
1. The Lakeville Employee Handbook is amended that effective January 1, 1998, the
policy on page 4, "Safety and Health" dated December 17, 1997, is hereby rescinded
and replaced with "Safety and Health" dated April 6, 1998.
2. The City Administrator is directed to distribute copies of the new policy to City
employees.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota
this 6th day of April, 1998.
CITY OF L VILLE
BY:
Duan Zaun, Mayor
ATTEST`
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Charlene Friedges, City rk
SAFETY AND HEALTH
POLICY .
The personal safety and health of each employee of the City of Lakeville and the prevention
of occupationally induced injuries and illness is of primary importance. To the greatest
degree possible, management will maintain a safety and health program conforming with the
best practices of organizations of this type and will provide mechanical and physical
facilities for personal safety and health. This program may also include reimbursement for
safety shoes to employees in positions required to wear them for work safety as determined
by management.. To be successful, such a program must embody the proper attitudes
toward injury and illness prevention on the part of all employees.
1. The responsibilities for safety and health must be shared:
a) The employer, through the Municipal Safety Committee, is responsible for
leadership of the safety and health program, for its effectiveness and
improvement, and for providing the safeguards required to ensure safe
conditions.
b) Supervisors are responsible for developing the proper attitudes toward safety
and health in themselves and in those they supervise; and for ensuring that all
operations are performed with utmost regard for the safety and health of all
personnel involved.
c) Employees are responsible for genuine cooperation with all aspects of the
safety and health program, including compliance with all rules. and
regulations, and for continuously practicing safety while performing their
duties.
Only through a cooperative effort can a safety .record in the best interest of all be
established and preserved.
2. Safety Shoe Reimbursement.
The City will :reimburse up to $50.00 (fifty dollars per year to eligible employ
who are required to wear safety. shoes. Reimbursement claims must be submitted to
the Finance Department on a claim form provided by the City and must include a
copy of the purchase receipt.
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