Common use of Shorts Clause in Contracts

Shorts. The use of shorts shall be permissible as part of the uniform for Corporation Yard and Water Treatment Plant staff. The option of wearing shorts shall not be acceptable when performing duties that expose skin to personal physical risk. These duties shall include, but not be limited to: weed eating, chipping, chain sawing, paving, use of power hand mowers, water service repairs, power edging and spraying or other applications of restricted chemicals. Shorts may be prohibited in work assignments which involve demolition, working in heavily wooded or brush environments or during any emergency response where work environment may be subject to unexpected changes. It shall be the supervisor's discretion to determine other duties where pants, chaps or City provided coveralls are required. Employee may utilize coveralls over authorized shorts to perform prescribed duties herein or specific duties identified by the supervisor. Supervisors and/or management's decisions shall be final. Shorts are defined as: Tailored shorts with hip and side pockets and belt loops. Short length should be just above the knee. Color shall be navy blue. Blue plaids or blue ▇▇▇▇ variations are not acceptable. Shorts must maintain the manufacturer’s hem (no cut offs or side slits). Shorts determined to be inappropriate due to length, condition, fading or the addition of patches, decals, embroidery or other variations shall be prohibited at the job site.