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ARTICLE 25: HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION 1: Safety must he a prime concern and responsibility of both parties. Therefore, the h-mployer accepts the responsibility to pro\ ide sale Morking conditions. and establish safe working practices for his employees. The Employer agrees to furnish bargaining unit cmplovecs all equipment required and maintain all such equipment in safe v4orking conditions in order for them to fulfill their duties. SECTION 2: A) All unsafe workinu, conditions must be reported by the cmploree in writing, to the employee's immediate supervisor Ill charge within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such unsafe working conditions become apparent. B) The Employer v,ill investigate all written reports ofunsafe working conditions and within tv,enty-four (24) hours begin to correct an\ which are found. 'file Lniployer shall be responsible for insuring that all safety rules and safe working methods are followed by the employees. C) The Employer will notify the employee Mho alleQes unsa[e Nwrking conditions. in Nvriting. of any corrections M.hich have been made. SECTION 3: The Employer shall adopt a safety program regarding equipment, working conditions, and employee safety in order to insure the safety of all employees. ARTICLE 26: DRUG TESTING SECTION I: For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this article, each bargaining unit member shall execute medical releases in order for the Employer to obtain the results of the examinations/drug screen testing provided for in this Article and Employer"s Drug Testing Procedures per the City of North Olmsted Drug Free Workplace Policy. SECTION 2: The drug testing policy shall be the drug free workplace as set forth in the (`ity's Personnel Policy Manual (PPM), including thresholds as may be amended from time to time by federal regulations and incorporated in said policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix B. It is further agreed to by the OPBA and the Employer that only the Drug Free Workplace Policy as established in the ('ity's I'I'M will he implemented by the parties. If there are any changes in the policy during the terms of this Agreement. the Employer shall notify the Union and all cmployees of the changes in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the changes, and the agreed upon policy dated January 1, 2021 attached to the CBA shall be updated to reflect the PPM Policy changes, Mith copies being provided to the Association and employees.