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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SYSTEM SAFETY AND SYSTEM OPERATIONS Management of Unsafe Conditions • Eliminate hazards by removing the machines, tool, method, material, or structure that is causing the hazard through appropriate means. Contacting officials of OSHA, or EPA, may be necessary for proper disposal. • Control the hazard by enclosing or guarding the point of hazard at the source. • Train personnel on steps to take when confronted by a hazardous condition and provide procedures to safely avoid the hazard. • Provide and ensure the use of personal protective equipment to shield employees from the hazard. At no time should protective devices or safety practices be set aside to get the job done faster and cheaper. The price paid for such indiscretion may greatly exceed the anticipated gain from the action. Designated Safety Official (Risk Management) The Supervisor or Lead Safety Officer is the individual who is directly responsible for implementing the System Safety Program. It is the basic responsibility of the supervisor to plan and conduct safe operations. It is also the duty and responsibility of each supervisor to fully orient and instruct all employees in safe practices and procedures. He or she is expected to be a member of the safety and Accident Review Committee and be in charge of collecting and disseminating safety data. The supervisor or Lead Safety Officer is specifically charged with the following responsibilities for the System Safety Program: • Have full knowledge of all standard and emergency operating procedures; • Perform safety audits of operations; • Ensure that employees make safety a primary concern when on the job; • Actively investigate all incidents and accidents; • Prohibit unsafe conduct and conditions; • Conduct safety meetings which are a vital part of safety atmosphere; • Listen and act upon any safety concerns raised by employees; and • Report to management any safety concerns or possible hazards. Employees It is the responsibility of each employee of the Transit System to abide by all rules and regulations and to comply with all laws pertaining to safety and health in the workplace. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the Transit System to provide explicit instructional and procedural safety training for each employee. Safety becomes a shared responsibility between management and the employee, and working safely is a condition of employment. Employees are required to identify, report and correct unsafe conduct and conditions. Under (OSHA) 29 CFR part 1910; employees have the right to report any unsafe working conditions without being subjected to any retaliation whatsoever. Each employee must be an integral part of the SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM. All transit employees are required to attend safety meetings. Safety meetings involve employees in the Safety Program and are very useful ways of training employees. Safety meetings and committees are used to present information, discuss problems and new ideas and discuss recent 04/25/16 PDFConvert. 10733. 1. Section 3_- _Safety Data Acquisition Analysis 9 Attachment number 3 \n F -9 Page 231