Safe Working Conditions. 1. Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks, which endanger their health or safety. Any employee shall report such a condition to the Superintendent or his designee, who shall conduct an investigation and determine whether or not such a condition exists. 2. If the employee(s) disagree with the results of the Superintendent’s investigation, then the employee(s) have the right to request through the Superintendent or designee who shall immediately call an outside agency of appropriate jurisdiction to determine whether unsafe or hazardous conditions exist. If this agency determines that unsafe or hazardous conditions exist, then the Superintendent shall take the appropriate action to assure the safety of all persons. Any employee affected by these unsafe or hazardous conditions shall be reimbursed and made whole for any loss in pay, benefits or leave days. 3. When buildings are closed because of emergencies, unsafe or hazardous conditions, employees shall suffer no loss in pay. Employees shall not be required to make up the first eight (8) calamity days or hourly equivalent. Any calamity day(s) above eight (8) shall be made up at the discretion of the Superintendent. Teachers will not receive any additional compensation for make-up days. The Board may add school days, and corresponding employee workdays, or hours if necessary to meet Ohio minimum requirements for a school year.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
