Common use of Computer Glasses Clause in Contracts

Computer Glasses. The City of St. Cloud and AFSCME Local No. 748 are concerned about the comfort of employees of the City who are required to spend a "significant" portion of their workday utilizing a video display terminal. "Significant" is defined as a minimum of four (4) hours during each workday dedicated to the use of a VDT. Some employees have found that utilization of "computer glasses" is an aid to their comfort level. Computer glasses are glasses prescribed by a doctor of optometry or ophthalmologist which can be utilized only for working with a VDT. The City and the Union mutually agree that providing "computer glasses" to its employees is not at the present date a safety issue and is not to be construed as any acknowledgement by the City that the use of VDTs cause any vision loss or any other damage to the eyes. The City will contribute $14.00 toward the initial purchase of "computer glasses" for those employees who spend significant portions of their workday utilizing VDTs and who request that comfort aid. Those employees must provide the City with a copy of their doctor's prescription together with a receipt for the purchase of the "computer glasses".