State and Federal law, as well as City policy, make the safety and health of the employees of the City of Irvine the first consideration in operating our business.  Safety and health must be a part of every operation, and every employee’s responsibility at all levels.  It is the intent of the City to comply with all laws concerning the health and safety of our employees and the public.  An efficient, effective and comprehensive program will prevent injuries, help better train employees, increase productivity and services.  To do this, we must constantly be aware of conditions in all work areas that can produce or lead to injuries.  No employee is required to work at a job known to be unsafe or dangerous to his or her health. 

Your cooperation in detecting hazards, reporting dangerous conditions and controlling workplace hazards is a condition of employment.  Inform your supervisor immediately of any situation beyond your ability or authority to correct.  Employees will not be disciplined or suffer any retaliation for reporting a safety violation in good faith. 

To comply with Title 8 (T8), of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), every employer must have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that must be in accord with T8 CCR Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders.  This is our Plan.  Please read it carefully.  While no plan can guarantee an accident free work place, following the safety procedures will significantly reduce the risk of danger to you and your co-workers.  To the greatest degree possible, management will provide all mechanical and physical protection required for personal safety and health, but our employees must bear the primary responsibility for working safely. 

The City maintains a safety and health program conforming to the best practices in our field.  It requires the cooperation in all safety and health matters, not only of the employer and employee, but also between the employee and all co-workers.  Only through such a cooperative effort can a safety program in the best interest of all be established and preserved.