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RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
A COUNTY OF DUPAGE SAFETY MANUAL
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WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board is authorized under the Counties Code, 55?ILCS?5/51005(3), to establish and update policies necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of county employees; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of DuPage County employees, contractors, visitors, and members of the public are among the County’s highest priorities, and maintaining a safe workplace requires the commitment and participation of everyone, at every level of the organization; and
WHEREAS, County departments, in consultation with the County’s safety consultant, Sheffield Safety & Loss Control, LLC, have completed a comprehensive review of County departmental safety policies and practices, and have recommended creation of a comprehensive County of DuPage Safety Manual to align with emerging safety standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed County of DuPage Safety Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit A, provides enhanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date guidance for: hazard communication; personal protective equipment; emergency response; fall protection; electrical safety; confined spaces; driving safety; respiratory protection; and other areas relevant to County operations; and
WHEREAS adoption of a County Safety Manual will provide County employees with uniform and clear safety guidance, as well resources for recognizing workplace hazards, preventing injuries and illnesses, and performing their duties in a safe and responsible manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the updated County of DuPage Safety Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and approved, and that said updated Safety Manual shall become immediately effective; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all prior resolutions or policy provisions in conflict with the updated Safety Manual are hereby superseded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ...
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