Common use of Responsibility for Safety Clause in Contracts

Responsibility for Safety. The Employer, employees and PSE share responsibility for workplace safety. The Employer will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) or other controlling authority. Employees may request through their supervisors an assessment of their position and/or work station to address exposure to hazards, ergonomic issues and/or other safety issues. Such assessments will be conducted by the Employer’s Environmental Health and Safety staff. Recommendations for alterations to a job or work station identified during an assessment will be shared in writing with the affected employee, his or her supervisor and PSE. The Employer shall endeavor to provide proper desks, chairs, and other appropriate equipment for workstations equipped with computers. Employees will be trained in the proper use of equipment to maximize operator comfort and efficiency. Employees will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the Employer, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor as soon as reasonably possible. PSE will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.

Responsibility for Safety. The Employer, employees and PSE share responsibility for workplace safety. The Employer will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) or other controlling authority. Employees may request through their supervisors an assessment of their position and/or work station to address exposure to hazards, ergonomic issues and/or other safety issues. Such assessments will be conducted by the Employer’s Environmental Health and Safety staff. Recommendations for alterations to a job or work station identified during an assessment will be shared in writing with the affected employee, his or her their supervisor and PSE. The Employer shall endeavor to provide proper desks, chairs, and other appropriate equipment for workstations equipped with computers. Employees will be trained in the proper use of equipment to maximize operator comfort and efficiency. Employees will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the Employer, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor as soon as reasonably possible. PSE will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.

Responsibility for Safety. The Employer, employees and PSE share responsibility for workplace safety. The Employer will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) or other controlling authority. Employees may request through their supervisors an assessment of their position and/or work station to address exposure to hazards, ergonomic issues and/or other safety issues. Such assessments will be conducted by the Employer’s Environmental Health and Safety staff. Recommendations for alterations to a job or work station identified during an assessment will be shared in writing with the affected employee, his or her their supervisor and PSE. The Employer shall endeavor to provide proper desks, chairs, and other appropriate equipment for workstations equipped with computers. Employees will be trained in the proper use of equipment to maximize operator comfort and efficiency. Employees will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the Employer, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor as soon as reasonably possible. PSE will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.