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SAFETY AND HEALTH <br />64. The City and the Union recognize that each party must <br />comply with the applicable state and federal laws with respect <br />to safety and health. The City shall continue to make reasonable <br />provisions for the safety and health of its employees. <br />A. Required personal protective equipment shall <br />be issued to regular full-time employees and <br />shall be replaced if the equipment is worn <br />out and is returned to the City for replace- <br />ment. <br />An employee who does not return the eQuipment will be charged for <br />the replacement cost, except in cases, <br />(1) In which the equipment was destroyed by <br />? accidental conditions beyond the employee's <br />control in the work area, or <br />(2) If the equipment has been stolen and the <br />City has failed to supply the employee with a <br />place to lock up his equipment. <br />B. A safety committee consisting of the Service <br />Director and his designee and two (2) safety <br />representatives appointed by the Local Union <br />shall confer at regular monthly intervals, <br />if necessary, for the purpose of attempting <br />to maintain safe working conditions for <br />employees in the Bargaining Unit. Additional <br />meetings may be held if required by unusual <br />circumstances. The Safety Committee shall <br />have the authority to deal with safety procedures, <br />safety and sanitation problems, and shall <br />decide upon the protective equipment to be <br />used under Paragraph A. <br />DISABLED EMPLOYEE <br />65. The City and the Union shall attempt through agreement to <br />place partially disabled emPloyees on light-work jobs which are <br />-33-