Safety Shoe/Boot Policy Sample Clauses

Safety Shoe/Boot Policy. The City shall contribute up to a maximum of one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00) to the costs of each pair of safety shoes/boots purchased for each eligible employee. The City will be responsible for the ordering of the safety shoes/boots. The employee will be responsible to pay for any cost(s) that exceed the maximum contribution for his/her choice of safety shoes/boots. There shall be no cash-out of any remaining contribution if the cost of the safety shoes/boots is less than the maximum contribution. Eligible employees are entitled to receive up to the maximum contribution at any time it is necessary to replace their safety shoes/boots. A supervisor may request to inspect the safety shoes/boots in order to confirm that a replacement is necessary. The use of City-provided safety shoes/boots shall be mandatory unless excused by the policy of the City's Safety Committee, or a licensed physician. The City, not later than October 1st of each year, shall provide a list of all employees and/or classifications that are eligible for this program. Additionally, the City shall provide within such period a list of situations, if any, wherein the use of safety shoes/boots is excused. Any affected employee may appeal the determination of the City on either of the foregoing lists to the City's Safety Committee. The decision of the Safety Committee shall be final and binding on the parties. In keeping with the foregoing policy, the City shall provide a reasonable method by which all affected employees are provided with required safety shoes or safety boots.