(a) Physical examinations. A physical examination is required for each position of employment in the village. Prior to commencing employment, prospective employees shall be required to have a physical examination by a medical doctor. The type of physical examination to be undergone by a prospective employee shall be determined by the village and the village shall pay the expense of it. Prior to employment, the examining doctor shall certify that the prospective employee is physically able to perform the duties of the job for which the employee is to be hired. The physical examination records of an employee or prospective employee shall be privileged and confidential and shall be filed in the non-public records portion of an individual's personnel file.
(b) Relief periods. Two relief periods not to exceed 15 minutes each are allowed per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Department heads are responsible for scheduling relief periods so as not to interfere with regular village work.
(c) Required safety shoes, uniforms, outerwear, and personal protective equipment for employees of the Wastewater Treatment Department and/or the Street Department.
(1) Safety shoes. An allowance of up to $200 per year is credited to all employees who may be subject to foot injuries in the service of the village and who are, for that reason, required by supervisors to wear hard toe safety shoes. The reimbursement allowance shall be paid during each year between January 1st and December 31st upon presentment to the Clerk/Treasurer of a receipt documenting such expenditure. These allowance credits expire on December 31st of each year and shall not be carried forward.
(2) The village shall supply work uniforms at no cost to employees. Lost or missing uniform replacements shall be the responsibility of the employee. Uniforms damaged as result of work activity shall be repaired or replaced at the village's option.
(3) The village will arrange and pay for laundry services each week.
(4) The village shall supply one pair of Carhartt bib overalls and one Carhartt winter coat or vest every third year between January 1st and December 31st, and or replace ones damaged due to work activity mid cycle.
(5) Each department supervisor is responsible to see that his or her employees wear clothing and equipment to protect against known work hazards. The department shall supply safety glasses; hearing protectors; hard hats; high visibility shirts, sweatshirts, and vests; work gloves; aprons; welding supplies and chemical worker supplies; and all other items necessary to protect village employees from known hazards.
(6) It shall be a condition of employment that all workers must wear the required clothing and personal protective equipment available and assure that it is maintained in a usable and safe condition, or replaced when necessary,
(7) All shoe and clothing credit allowances shall be issued yearly and must be used between January 1st and December 31st each year. There will be no carry forward for unused credit allowances.
(d) Occupational injury and safety program.
(1) Municipal safety program.
A. General safety rules. An accident is often a warning signal of a faulty condition and reveals the need for correction in design, procedure, training or equipment. Both as a safety goal and as an important obligation to the public in the form of greater efficiency, accident prevention needs the full cooperation of all municipal employees. Therefore, all employees are required to be familiar with safety regulations that are issued and to help in promoting a safe work environment. Any employee found in violation of any of the following rules or department safety rules may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with this chapter,
1. Do not engage in practical jokes and horseplay.
2. Do not use chemical intoxicants or alcoholic beverages on the job or during working hours.
3. Do not jump from any height, such as a table, truck bed, bench or platform.
4. Do not mount or dismount from a moving vehicle.
5. Inspect all tools and equipment prior to use. Report defective items to the supervisors.
6. Mark all hazardous areas and/or equipment with appropriate signs or tags.
7. Obey all hazard warning signs and tags must be obeyed.
8. Do not operate municipal equipment unless properly trained and authorized to do so.
9. Do not remove safety guards installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations except for servicing.
10. Wear appropriate clothing. Clothing must be suitable for the type of work performed. Loose clothing or personal equipment should not be worn near machinery or equipment with moving parts.
11. Remove jewelry such as rings, identification bracelets, etc. Such items must be removed when work involves climbing, materials handling, electrical work or operating mechanical equipment.
12. Wear protective equipment and/or clothing as required by department supervisors.
13. Properly maintain all first-aid and fire equipment and keep it accessible for emergency use.
14. Employees shall have in their possession a valid driver's or commercial driver's license when operating a municipal vehicle.
15. All employees operating municipal vehicles or road equipment shall strictly adhere to all traffic laws.
16. Employees shall not operate mechanical equipment or vehicles when taking medication that may affect their ability to function in a normal manner.
17. Employees are required to keep their work areas in good order.
18. Accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately to the employee's supervisor and safety representative.
19. Any injury, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately to the employee's supervisor and safety representative.
20. All village employees shall use seat belts when on duty while riding in or operating a village vehicle. Employees found guilty of a first violation of the seat belt law (R.C. § 4513.263) while on duty in a village vehicle are subject to disciplinary action up to and including a three day suspension, depending on the facts of the case. Repeated violations may result in more severe disciplinary action.
B. Additional regulations. Since it is not possible to anticipate or cover in detail all hazardous situations that might arise on the job site, personnel are expected to use common sense and proper advance planning to eliminate hazardous situations.
(Ord. 3050, passed 12-19-16)