HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 85-1997 RESOLUTION NO. 85-97
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SAFETY GLASSES/EYE PROTECTION POLICY
WHEREAS the City Commission of the City of Brookings has adopted a safety policy
statement within the Safety Committee Bylaws to provide for the safest possible working
conditions for its employees; and
WHEREAS within the safety policy statement,the City recognizes its need and
responsibility for the safety of its employees and considers accident prevention and safe and
healthful working conditions integral parts of an efficient and well run organization; and
WHEREAS the City of Brookings employees do perform work in areas where there is a
reasonable probability of injury to the eye that can be prevented by the use of protective eye
equipment;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the attached Safety Glasses/Eye Protection
Policy be adopted and included within the City Personnel Policy.
Passed and approved this 16th day of September, 1997.
Mayor
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Policy: Safety Glasses/Eye Protection
Issue Date:
Effective Date:
Revision Date:
Purpose: The purpose of this directive is to outline the guidelines for the proper
procurement, use, and maintenance of safety glasses.
In General: The Eye Protection/Safety Glasses Program is designed to provide for the
proper eye protection for employees who perform work in areas where
there is a reasonable probability of injury to the eye.
Requirements: Employees shall be required to wear protective eyewear when working in
environments, as identified by departmental policy,where there is a
reasonable probability of injury to the eye that can be prevented by the
use of protective eye equipment. Suitable eye protection shall be
provided to the employee when machines or operations present
hazardous flying objects, glare, liquids, injurious radiation, or a
combination of these hazards. Failure to comply with this requirement is
grounds for disciplinary action. Departments are responsible to provide
appropriate eye protection (safety glasses, goggles,shields, etc.) which
meet OSHA/ANSI standards to their employees. If eye protection is lost or
damaged due to an employees' negligence, the employee will be
responsible for the cost of replacement.
For those employees who wear prescription eyewear who pertorm jobs,
duties, or tasks as described above, a program has been established in
which those employees may request through their supervisor prescription
safety glasses. Prescription safety glasses shall meet the ANSI Z87
standards which include permanently mounted side shields. Employees _
may make their choice of frames from frames which meet this ANSI
standard. The maximum allowable charges that the City will be
responsible for in the purchase of this prescription safety eyewear are as
follows:
Single vision lens 8�frames: Maximum $80
Bifocal lens 8� frames: Maximum$100
Trifocal lens 8�frames: Maximum $110
Progressive or other special need lens 8� frames:
Maximum $150
The City will assume only the cost of the glasses. Any testing or eye
examinations associated with the glasses will be at the expense of the
employee. Employees are eligible for a replacement set of prescription
safety glasses once every 12 months, but only in circumstances in which a
change is needed due to a prescription change.
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Responsibilit�r: Department heads and supervisors will be responsible for designating the
jobs, duties, and tasks that require protective eyewear in order to be
pertormed. The departments are responsible for payment of the cost for
purchase of prescription safety eyewear as noted within this policy. All
safety eyewear shall meet ANSI Z87 standards.
Employees shall strictly comply with the directives of this policy and
applicable departmental standard operating procedures and will
effectively maintain the protective eyewear provided them. In the event
that the eye protection is lost or damaged due to an employee's
negligence, the employee will be responsible for the cost of the
replacement. In the event a replacement is required due to wear, upon
departmental approval, the equipment will be replaced as indicated
within this policy.
At least every five years, a review of the adequacy of the maximum
allowable charges for prescription safety eyewear will be performed by
the City.
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CITY OF BROOKINGS
SAFETY GLASSES/EYE PROTECTION POLICY
I have received, read, been briefed, and understand the City of
Brookings safety glasses/eye protection policy. I understand that if I
do not conform to this policy, action will be taken.
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
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City of Brookings
Request for Prescription Safety Glasses
Date:
Employee Name:
Job Classification:
Department:
Type of Lens Currently Worn:
❑ Single Vision
❑ Bifocal
❑ Trifocal
❑ Other
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