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CHAPTER X.

SAFETY

A. GENERAL

Section 1000.001 General Safety Policy Statement

Augusta, Georgia considers the safety of its employees of paramount importance. To this end, every
effort will be made to provide the safest possible work environment and conditions. The responsibility
for conducting safe work practices rests with every employee of Augusta, Georgia. Augusta, Georgia
recognizes that the prevention of accidental injury to the employees will be successful only if there is
support from top level management, including Department Directors, adequate coordination and advice
from staff members, and willing participation by the employees.

Section 1000.002 Purpose

A. Establish the Augusta, Georgia Safety/Risk Management Program and to prescribe policies,
procedures and guidelines to implement this Program.
B. Increase the efficient use of resources through the reduction of accidents (loss of manpower and/or
material) by preventing unsafe acts, eliminating or controlling unsafe conditions and
environmental hazards, and providing safe and healthy working conditions for all employees.
C. Increase the efficiency of operations by providing technical safety advice and services.
D. Establish criteria for accident reporting, safety training, safety committees, safety awards, and
internal safety program administration.
E. Establish criteria for health protection programs not specific to single departments.

Section 1000.003 Applicability

The provisions, policies, procedures and guidance established within this Manual are applicable to all
full-time and part-time employees of Augusta, Georgia unless otherwise stated.

Section 1000.004 Program Goals

A. Create a physical and mental work environment that measurably reduces accidents and injuries to
employees.
B. Conduct a program of safety and health inspections to identify and eliminate unsafe working
conditions or practices.
C. Control health hazards and to comply fully with the safety and health for every job.
D. Provide for the personal protection of all employees against injury or illness by offering personal
protective equipment as appropriate to the job.

Section 1000.005 General Provisions

A. Accident prevention is a management/supervisor and employee responsibility. Department
Directors will establish and implement supplemental departmental accident prevention programs
designed to meet the needs of their departments and employees.
B. Accident prevention principles and techniques will be incorporated into all phases of planning,
training, operations, and services. Safety standards, policies, and programs adopted under this
program will be used as a basis for the prevention and reporting of accidents.
C. Risk Management will provide safety program support as requested by Department Directors or
department safety officers.

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