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Adopt the Vacaville Fire Protection District Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP); and Authorize the Interim Fire Chief to make non-substantive administrative updates as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The District recommends the Board of Directors:
Adopt the Vacaville Fire Protection District Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP); and
Authorize the Interim Fire Chief to make non-substantive administrative updates as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The Vacaville Fire Protection District is requesting adoption of its updated Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203 requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective written IIPP. The program establishes policies and procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace hazards, investigating occupational injuries and illnesses, correcting unsafe conditions and work practices, providing employee safety training, communicating workplace safety information, and maintaining required records.
The updated IIPP establishes the District's workplace safety management framework and incorporates current operational practices, employee reporting procedures, hazard assessment and correction processes, training requirements, recordkeeping standards, and workplace violence prevention requirements. California Labor Code section 6401.9 requires covered employers to establish, implement, and maintain a written workplace violence prevention plan and permits the plan to be incorporated into an employer's IIPP.
The program also includes supporting safety plans, procedures, and forms to facilitate implementation and compliance with applicable Cal/OSHA requirements. Adopti...
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