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<br />2017 Annual Report • Administration • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />27 <br /> <br />Safety Committee <br />The Safety Committee is comprised of employees representing the City departments. The <br />purpose of the Safety Committee is to promote continued training, education, and <br />communication on safety-related issues to all city employees and to provide and maintain a safe <br />and healthy work environment. In 2017, the City of St. Anthony safety committee met ten times <br />throught the year to discuss and address any safety related issues or topics that are occurring <br />within the various City facilities. <br />The Committee’s responsibilities are to: <br />· Serve as a means of communication for employees regarding workplace safety <br />hazards, issues, and concerns; <br />· Review and make recommendations regarding the City’s safety program; <br />· Review incidents and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences; <br />· Maintain the safety incentive program; <br />· Keep employees informed of safety policies, training programs, and other safety information. <br />With the assistance of the City’s safety consultant (Integrated Loss Control), the City’s safety <br />committee and department heads implemented the City’s new safety manual in 2013 and has <br />continued to evaluate and enhance the safety program since. The safety manual complies with <br />all applicable OSHA laws and regulations that impact the City of St. Anthony. The safety <br />manual is available on-line for staff members to review on the City’s intranet site. <br />In 2017, the City of St. Anthony continued to implement the safety training program for all <br />employees. Right to Know/AWAIR and other safety related training were provided to all City <br />staff members. The safety training program ensures that all required safety training topics are <br />provided to City staff on an annual basis. <br />In 2017, the City of St. Anthony and ILC conducted walk through safety inspections at city hall, <br />public works facility, fire department, and liquor stores. The safety inspections are used to <br />identify, educate, and correct any safety issues or concerns that may arise at the various City <br />facilities. The City of St. Anthony is looking forward to continued growth and development of <br />its safety program in 2018.