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HARD HATS Hard hats shall be worn under the following conditions: 1. By employees working in elevated areas such as boom trucks, poles, scaffolding, etc. 2. While doing electrical work. 3. Within 100 feet of any heavy equipment in operation. 4. Below ground. 5. During forestry operations. 6. At any time when overhead work is being done. 7. Whenever signs requiring hard hats are posted, employees shall wear their hard hats. INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING 1. Employees shall be provided initial indoctrination and such continuing instruction as will enable them to conduct their work in a proper manner. 2. Initial indoctrination shall include instruction in safety practices, reporting of all accidents and individual responsibility for minimal risk operations as prescribed by the City Safety manual and other applicable policies. 3. A minimum of two 30- minute safety meetings for all workers shall be conducted each year by all field supervisors. 4. Persons required to use protective divides and/or equipment shall be properly instructed and trained in the use of such devices and equipment. 5. Persons required to handle flammable or other hazardous materials shall be fully instructed in the proper handling and use of such materials. 6. Persons required to work in areas where insects, rodents, snakes, poisonous plants, or other natural hazards might by encountered shall be instructed regarding potential hazards, first aid procedures, proper identification, and personal protective measures. SAFETY INSPECTIONS Safety inspections are an integral part of the overall safety program providing information of unsafe conditions and acts within the department. They furnish information, which can lead to preventive correction before accidents occur. Inspectors The Safety Committee Member shall be responsible for making periodic safety inspections in their department. Inspection Procedure The City Safety Committee shall be responsible for the determination of the location of the inspections that are to take place periodically. 14