Common use of Respiratory Protection Program Clause in Contracts

Respiratory Protection Program. The City and the Union agree to the City of Vacaville’s Respiratory Protection Program (January 2000) with the following understandings: a. The Union may select a reasonable number [up to three] of optional Physicians or Licensed Health Care Professionals (PLHCP) in lieu of the City’s to perform medical evaluations; b. A medical evaluation questionnaire is deemed a sufficient indicator of evidence of fitness to wear respiratory apparatus unless further testing measures are warranted in the opinion of the PLHCP; c. The costs associated with medical evaluations will be borne by the City; and d. If an employee does not receive medical clearance to wear a respirator, such condition will be treated as any other medical incapacitation. In the event of such, the City shall carry out its responsibilities and honor employee rights consistent with existing law and City policies and procedures.