Common use of SAFETY STANDARDS AND EQUIPMENT Clause in Contracts

SAFETY STANDARDS AND EQUIPMENT. 24.1 All protective clothing, rain gear, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus will meet or exceed NFPA safety standards, Federal standards, or other recognized safety standards such as UL, Mine Safety Bureau, ANSI, etc., at the time the bid is let for purchase unless waived by a unanimous vote of the Safety Committee. 24.2 The Health and Safety Committee established by this Agreement may evaluate changes in specifications for bids in protective clothing, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus before and after implementation by the department and may issue reports to the Fire Chief and the County Mayor concerning such changes. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.3 The parties recognize and agree that the County has a continuing obligation to introduce into service new and improved technology, methods and means of carrying out the responsibilities of the Department, and that innovation and experimentation consistent with maximum safety is a part of this obligation. 24.4 The Fire-Rescue Department Health and Safety Committee will evaluate all components of the protective ensemble including respiratory protection currently being utilized on a semi-annual basis and submit recommendations to the Fire Chief. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and the County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.5 The protective ensemble required by the Fire-Rescue Department or State Law will be furnished by the Department. Non-issued components of the protective ensemble will not be used unless expressly authorized in writing by the Department. The Department will ensure a sufficient cache of the protective ensemble to provide a replacement set when contaminated during emergency operations. No employee will be required to transport contaminated personal protective ensemble in their personal vehicle. 24.6 All bargaining unit members will be furnished with rain gear. 24.7 All personnel who so request will be furnished with individual ear plugs or muffs. 24.8 Personal protective ensemble will be issued one time. It will be maintained in a serviceable condition. Lost or damaged components of the protective ensemble will be replaced by the employee unless it has been destroyed or damaged while operating at an emergency scene, in training, or working in a job-related assignment (i.e. overtime, Firewatch, etc.) in which case it will be replaced by the Department. 24.9 Rescue apparatus will comply with all applicable Federal and State standards. 24.10 The Health and Safety Committee is appointed by the Fire Chief and made up of six (6) members chosen by the Union and six (6) members chosen by Management. This committee shall have the authority to investigate failures of, or complaints about the personal protective ensemble, including respiratory protection required to be worn by the Department. 24.11 Effective October 1, 2004 the County agreed to provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to Firefighting personnel on a portal-to-portal basis. This coverage will apply to any substantiated injury sustained while going to or coming from work at their regular duty location and while traveling the most direct route. The provisions of this section apply solely to Workers’ Compensation benefits and do not represent any change in benefits provided under Section 2-56 of the Code of Miami-Dade County or to other disability benefits provided in this Agreement. This coverage shall be restricted to only those injuries sustained within the geographical boundaries of Miami-Dade County. The provisions of this section are not subject to review as grievances.

SAFETY STANDARDS AND EQUIPMENT. 24.1 All protective clothing, rain gear, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus will meet or exceed NFPA N.F.P.A. safety standards, Federal standards, or other recognized safety standards such as ULU.L., Mine Safety Bureau, ANSIU.S.B. of Mines, etc., at the time the bid is let for purchase unless waived by a unanimous vote of the Safety Committee. 24.2 The Health and Safety Committee established by this Agreement may evaluate changes in specifications for bids in protective clothing, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus before and after implementation by the department and may issue reports to the Fire Chief Director and the County Mayor concerning such changes. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief Director and County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.3 The parties recognize and agree that the County has a continuing obligation to introduce into service new and improved technology, methods and means of carrying out the responsibilities of the Department, and that innovation and experimentation consistent with maximum safety is a part of this obligation. 24.4 The Fire-Rescue Department Health and Safety Committee will evaluate all components of the helmets, gloves, breathing apparatus, and protective ensemble including respiratory protection currently being utilized gear on a semi-annual basis and submit recommendations reports to the Fire Chief. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief Director and the County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.5 The protective ensemble All personal equipment required by the Fire-Rescue Department or State Law will be furnished by the Fire-Rescue Department. Non-issued components of the protective ensemble will not be used unless expressly authorized in writing by the Department. The Department will ensure a sufficient cache of the protective ensemble All personnel assigned to provide a replacement set when contaminated during emergency operations. No employee will be required to transport contaminated personal protective ensemble in their personal vehicle. 24.6 All bargaining unit members Fire and Rescue Vehicles will be furnished with foul weather rain gear. 24.7 24.6 All personnel who so request will be furnished with individual ear plugs or muffs. 24.8 24.7 Personal protective ensemble gear will be issued one time. It will be maintained in a serviceable condition. Lost or damaged components of the protective ensemble It will be replaced by the employee unless it has been destroyed or damaged while operating at an emergency scene, in training, or working in a job-related assignment (i.e. overtime, Firewatch, etc.) the line of duty in which case it will be replaced by the Department. 24.9 24.8 Rescue apparatus will comply with all applicable Federal and State standards. 24.10 24.9 The Health and Safety Committee is appointed by the Fire Chief and made up of six (6) members chosen by the Union and six (6) members chosen by Management. This committee Management shall have the authority to investigate failures of, or complaints about the personal protective ensembleabout, including respiratory protection self contained breathing apparatus required to be worn by the Department. 24.11 24.10 Effective October 1, 2004 the County agreed to provide Workers’ ' Compensation coverage to Firefighting personnel on a portal-to-portal basis. This coverage will apply to any substantiated injury sustained while going to or coming from work at their regular duty location and while traveling the most direct route. The provisions of this section apply solely to Workers’ ' Compensation benefits and do not represent any change in benefits provided under Section 2-2- 56 of the Code of Miami-Dade County or to other disability benefits provided in this Agreement. This coverage shall be restricted to only those injuries sustained within the geographical boundaries of Miami-Dade County. The provisions of this section are not subject to review as grievances.

SAFETY STANDARDS AND EQUIPMENT. 24.1 All protective clothing, rain gear, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus will meet or exceed NFPA safety standards, Federal standards, or other recognized safety standards such as UL, Mine Safety Bureau, ANSI, etc., at the time the bid is let for purchase unless waived by a unanimous vote of the Safety Committee. 24.2 The Health and Safety Committee established by this Agreement may evaluate changes in specifications for bids in protective clothing, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus before and after implementation by the department and may issue reports to the Fire Chief and the County Mayor concerning such changes. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.3 The parties recognize and agree that the County has a continuing obligation to introduce into service new and improved technology, methods and means of carrying out the responsibilities of the Department, and that innovation and experimentation consistent with maximum safety is a part of this obligation. 24.4 The Fire-Rescue Department Health and Safety Committee will evaluate all components of the protective ensemble including respiratory protection currently being utilized on a semi-annual basis and submit recommendations to the Fire Chief. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and the County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.5 The protective ensemble required by the Fire-Rescue Department or State Law will be furnished by the Department. Non-issued components of the protective ensemble will not be used unless expressly authorized in writing by the Department. The Department will ensure a sufficient cache of the protective ensemble to provide a replacement set when contaminated during emergency operations. No employee will be required to transport contaminated personal protective ensemble in their personal vehicle. 24.6 All bargaining unit members will be furnished with rain gear. 24.7 All personnel who so request will be furnished with individual ear plugs or muffs. 24.8 24.7 Personal protective ensemble ensemble, including rain gear, will be issued one time. It will be maintained in a serviceable condition. Lost or damaged components of the protective ensemble will be replaced by the employee unless it has been destroyed or damaged while operating at an emergency scene, in training, or working in a job-related assignment (i.e. overtime, Firewatch, etc.) in which case it will be replaced by the Department. 24.9 24.8 Rescue apparatus will comply with all applicable Federal and State standards. 24.10 24.9 The Health and Safety Committee is appointed by the Fire Chief and made up of six (6) members chosen by the Union and six (6) members chosen by Management. This committee shall have the authority to investigate failures of, or complaints about the personal protective ensemble, including respiratory protection required to be worn by the Department. 24.11 24.10 Effective October 1, 2004 2004, the County agreed to provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to Firefighting personnel on a portal-to-portal basis. This coverage will apply to any substantiated injury sustained while going to or coming from work at their regular scheduled duty location and while traveling the most direct route. The provisions of this section apply solely to Workers’ Compensation benefits and do not represent any change in benefits provided under Section 2-56 of the Code of Miami-Dade County or to other disability benefits provided in this Agreement. This coverage shall be restricted to only those injuries sustained within the geographical boundaries of Miami-Dade County. The provisions of this section are not subject to review as grievances.

SAFETY STANDARDS AND EQUIPMENT. 24.1 All protective clothing, rain gear, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus will meet or exceed NFPA safety standards, Federal standards, or other recognized safety standards such as UL, Mine Safety Bureau, ANSI, etc., at the time the bid is let for purchase unless waived by a unanimous vote of the Safety Committee. 24.2 The Health and Safety Committee established by this Agreement may evaluate changes in specifications for bids in protective clothing, equipment, tools, appliances, and apparatus before and after implementation by the department and may issue reports to the Fire Chief and the County Mayor concerning such changes. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.3 The parties recognize and agree that the County has a continuing obligation to introduce into service new and improved technology, methods and means of carrying out the responsibilities of the Department, and that innovation and experimentation consistent with maximum safety is a part of this obligation. 24.4 The Fire-Rescue Department Health and Safety Committee will evaluate all components of the protective ensemble including respiratory protection currently being utilized on a semi-annual basis and submit recommendations to the Fire Chief. Once recommended changes are approved by the Fire Chief and the County Mayor's Office, budget implementation will be effective immediately. 24.5 The protective ensemble required by the Fire-Rescue Department or State Law will be furnished by the Department. Non-issued components of the protective ensemble will not be used unless expressly authorized in writing by the Department. All bargaining unit members will be furnished with foul weather rain gear. The Department will ensure a sufficient cache of the protective ensemble to provide a replacement set when contaminated during emergency operations. No employee will be required to transport contaminated personal protective ensemble in their personal vehicle. 24.6 All bargaining unit members will be furnished with rain gear. 24.7 All personnel who so request will be furnished with individual ear plugs or muffs. 24.8 24.7 Personal protective ensemble will be issued one time. It will be maintained in a serviceable condition. Lost or damaged components of the protective ensemble will be replaced by the employee unless it has been destroyed or damaged while operating at an emergency scene, in training, or working in a job-related assignment (i.e. overtime, Firewatch, etc.) in which case it will be replaced by the Department. 24.9 24.8 Rescue apparatus will comply with all applicable Federal and State standards. 24.10 24.9 The Health and Safety Committee is appointed by the Fire Chief and made up of six (6) members chosen by the Union and six (6) members chosen by Management. This committee Management shall have the authority to investigate failures of, or complaints about the personal about, respiratory protective ensemble, including respiratory protection required to be worn by the Department. 24.11 24.10 Effective October 1, 2004 the County agreed to provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to Firefighting personnel on a portal-to-portal basis. This coverage will apply to any substantiated injury sustained while going to or coming from work at their regular duty location and while traveling the most direct route. The provisions of this section apply solely to Workers’ Compensation benefits and do not represent any change in benefits provided under Section 2-56 of the Code of Miami-Dade County or to other disability benefits provided in this Agreement. This coverage shall be restricted to only those injuries sustained within the geographical boundaries of Miami-Dade County. The provisions of this section are not subject to review as grievances.