PAP.5.9.020 Employee's Responsibilities

(a) All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe environment through their work and other actions. As such, employees are required to: identify and report to their supervisor and the Safety Officer hazardous conditions, to avoid hazardous conditions (risks) whenever possible, to refuse duties when performing these duties that will result in personal injury/illness or destruction/damage to material/equipment, and to be aware of the safety hazards associated with the performance of duties. Each employee is responsible for wearing designated (provided) protective equipment or appropriate clothing that will help reduce or avoid their exposure to hazards.

(b) The employee's responsibilities also include reporting any accident that has resulted in a job- related illness/injury or damage to material, equipment, or buildings. All information concerning safety hazards (risks) should be sent to the employee's immediate supervisor and the Safety Officer.

(1) Comply with applicable Federal, State, County, and Tribal safety laws and regulations;

(2) Observe all LCO-CHC rules and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of their work;

(3) Attend required trainings to promote safety and minimize risks;

(4) Report to supervisor and/or correct hazards, unsafe equipment, and improper work practices, as appropriate;

(5) Report to supervisor and Safety Officer accidents/injuries that occur to themselves or others while on the job or on facility property, per LCO-CHC incident reporting process;

(6) Operate vehicles while on LCO-CHC business in accordance with Chapter PAP.3 of the LCOTCL – Travel Policies and Procedures and applicable tribal, state and local laws;

(7) No employee under any circumstances comes to work under the influence of drugs/alcohol. No person may consume or be under the influence of alcohol while attending classes, at meetings, or while fulfilling employment responsibilities. Employees must conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times.

(8) No employee shall carry firearms, or other dangerous or deadly weapons, either openly or concealed except for official purposes, on LCO-CHC grounds. Explosives (including bullets) are not permitted on the premises at any time;

(9) Comply with the smoking policy and smoke only in designated areas;

(10) Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals appropriately, in accordance with the facility chemical safety plan, and in accordance with applicable laws; and

(11) Comply with requirement for the proper use, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment, which is provided by the employer.