Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
1029 Delano PD Policy Manual
Illness and Injury Prevention
1029.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish an ongoing and effective plan to reduce the incidence
of illness and injury for members of the Delano Police Department, in accordance with the
requirements of 8 CCR § 3203.
This policy specifically applies to illness and injury that results in lost time or that requires medical
treatment beyond first aid. Although this policy provides the essential guidelines for a plan that
reduces illness and injury, it may be supplemented by procedures outside the Policy Manual.
This policy does not supersede, but supplements any related Citywide safety efforts.
1029.2 POLICY
The Delano Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for its members and
visitors and to minimizing the incidence of work-related illness and injuries. The Department will
establish and maintain an Illness and Injury Prevention program and will provide tools, training
and safeguards designed to reduce the potential for accidents, illness and injuries. It is the intent
of the Department to comply with all laws and regulations related to occupational safety.
1029.3 ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION PLAN
The Administration Division Commander is responsible for developing an illness and injury
prevention plan that shall include:
(a) Workplace safety and health training programs.
(b) Regularly scheduled safety meetings.
(c) Posted or distributed safety information.
(d) A system for members to anonymously inform management about workplace hazards.
(e) Establishment of a safety and health committee that will:
1. Meet regularly.
2. Prepare a written record of safety and health committee meetings.
3. Review the results of periodic scheduled inspections.
4. Review investigations of accidents and exposures.
5. Make suggestions to command staff for the prevention of future incidents.
6. Review investigations of alleged hazardous conditions.
7. Submit recommendations to assist in the evaluation of member safety
suggestions.
8. Assess the effectiveness of efforts made by the Department to meet relevant
standards.
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