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Policy No. 130-010
Occupational Health and Safety
POLICY
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Occupational Health and Safety
Policy Number
130-010
Supersedes Policy Number
5-40
Effective Date
2008-10-20
2010-11-18
Approved by Council (Meeting Date)
2008-10-20
2010-11-18
1.0
Purpose
This policy is a commitment by the Town of Wolfville to co-operate with its employees to provide a
workplace where the personal health and safety of each employee and member of the public is of
primary concern and importance.
The objective of this commitment is to minimize the number of workplace injuries and illnesses through
effective health and safety programs, policies and procedures. The enduring goal shall be 'zero
accidents' in the Town of Wolfville workplace. The Town is committed to providing a healthy and safe
work environment for its employees and members of the public and will take every precaution
reasonable under the circumstance to ensure the health and safety of everyone at or near the
workplace.
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Scope
This Policy applies to all permanent employees for the Town of Wolfville.
3.0
References
3.1
New Employee Safety Orientation SOP 130-806
4.0
Definitions
4.1
Occupational Health and Safety is an area concerned with the safety, health and
welfare of the Town of Wolfville employees.
5.0
Policy
5.1
Reasoning
The Town of Wolfville believes that providing a safe and healthy work environment is
essential to reducing workplace injuries and emotional stress levels. When undertaken
as a core value, a safe work environment will contribute to making a more effective and
Policy No. 130-010
Occupational Health and Safety
POLICY
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efficient workplace by increasing the personal job satisfaction of employees, reduce lost
time incidents and equipment downtime.
5.2
Cooperation
The Town of Wolfville, through all levels of management, will co-operate with the Joint
Occupational Health & Safety Committee and employees to create a healthy and safe
work environment.
5.3
Responsibilities
The Town of Wolfville will provide appropriate training, equipment and facilities to all
employees to ensure they can work safely and identify all potential hazards in the
workplace. As an employer, the Town of Wolfville will ensure that all employees at all
levels of the organization understand the importance of internalizing safe work practices
to protect themselves, their co-workers and the public at all times.
2015-12-15
CAO
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