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: Page 53 It is the objective of the City of Hugo to prevent and correct any abuse or misuse of cellular telephones through the application of this policy. Employees who abuse or misuse such telephones may be subject to disciplinary action. Section 20.03 Responsibility The City Administrator, or designee, will have primary responsibility for implementation and coordination of this policy. All supervisors will be responsible for enforcement within their departments. ARTICLE 21 SAFETY The health and safety of each employee of the City and the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses are of primary importance to the City. To the greatest degree possible, management will maintain an environment free from unnecessary hazards and will establish safety policies and procedures for each department. Adherence to these policies is the responsibility of each employee. Overall administration of this policy is the responsibility of each supervisor. To be successful, the City safety and health program must be the shared responsibility of all employees. Employees are required to: a. Immediately report to supervisor all unsafe equipment, practices or procedures which pose a threat to the safety of employees or others. b. Cooperate with and assist in the investigation of accidents to identify the causes and to prevent recurrence. c. Be active in department safety programs. d. Observe and promote safe work habits. e. Report injuries to supervisor immediately. Section 21.01 Reporting Accidents and Illnesses Both Minnesota workers’ compensation laws and the state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts require all on the job injuries and illnesses be reported as soon as possible by the employee, or on behalf of the injured or ill employee, to their supervisor. The employee’s immediate supervisor is required to complete a First Report of Injury and any other forms necessary related to an injury or illness on the job. Section 21.02 Safety Equipment/Gear Where safety equipment is required by federal, state, or local rules and regulations, it is a condition of employment that such equipment be worn by the employee.