Wellness and Fitness. The parties recognize the importance of employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes, in part, maintaining and keeping current adequate exercise equipment. Any request for new equipment should be forwarded through the Joint Safety Committee. The Committee shall determine if such a request is warranted and shall, if possible, designate that the equipment in question shall be purchased from the allocated portion of the Safety and Equipment budget during the current year. Funds, in the equivalent of one-half (.5) hour pay for each member in Operations, shall be set aside annually in this allocated portion of the Safety and Equipment Budget. If sufficient funds are not available during the current year’s budget, but the equipment is deemed to be necessary to purchase, required additional funds shall be included in the Fire Department budget for the following year(s).
Wellness and Fitness. The “Letter of Understanding” dated August, 2009 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: The TPCOA and the City of Toledo recognize that the health and wellness of a Command Officer is an area of mutual concern. The parties have therefore agreed that Command Officers may annually be required to participate in a mandatory wellness evaluation. That evaluation will consist of some or all of the following: Cholesterol evaluation Fasting Blood Glucose Blood Pressure Heart rate Height/Weight 3 minute step test Cardiovascular fitness (fire bicycle test) Upper body strength (Fire Bench Press) It is agreed that the plan’s intent is to enhance overall wellness level of the department, to enable individual Command Officers to learn about their general wellness levels, and to educate Command Officers on methods of improving their physical condition. The plan is not intended for use as a basis for any punitive, disciplinary, or other adverse employment action. The parties specifically recognize that this program involves medical evaluation and treatment of members. Records that are generated pertain to the medical condition of members. Confidentiality over all aspects of the program is therefore considered fundamental. It is expressly understood that any records generated are considered medical records within the meaning of O.R.C. 149.43. In order to ensure the integrity of this process, the parties have further agreed as follows:
1. No records shall be maintained that identify an individual Command Officer and show his/her performance on any aspects of the evaluation. Only Command Officers will receive their individual results. Together with their results, officers will also be provided with information on improving their physical condition.
2. No command officer shall be subject to discipline or other sanction as a result of his participation in the wellness/fitness evaluation. Only those officers deemed unable to take the test shall be excused. The Wellness Panel shall discuss any dispute regarding participation with the understanding that participation is mandatory.
3. A four person panel comprised of two representatives of the TPCOA and two selected by the Chief shall convene after the administration of the first evaluation to discuss any issues from the scheduling and conduct of that evaluation.
4. No data whatsoever shall be created from the results of the evaluation until the Wellness Panel (a) mutually agrees that such record will not constitute a p...
Wellness and Fitness. (a) The wellness and fitness program is based upon licensing requirements. Should the Regulating Body having jurisdiction, issue instructions that impact this established Wellness Program the parties agree to convene to discuss the required measures to meet such instructions.
(b) It is jointly recognized that any such program shall be positive, allow for age; allow for on-duty time participation utilizing facilities provided or arranged by the Employer; provide for rehabilitation and remedial support for those in need; and be reasonable and equitable to all participants.
(c) The parties agree to institute a non-punitive mandatory Wellness and Fitness Program based on the “Fire Service Joint Labour Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative” – Second Edition developed by the I.A.F.C. (International Association of Fire Chiefs) and the I.A.F.F. (International Association of Firefighters). The program shall be reviewed in its entirety by the parties for its efficient and effective delivery throughout the collective agreement.
(d) A Candidates Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) will be used as a pre- requisite for employment as a firefighter.
Wellness and Fitness. 28.01 The Employer and the Union recognize the importance of a program to maintain fit, healthy, capable members throughout their career and agree to implement, over time, a mutually agreed to health and wellness program.
28.02 It is also jointly recognized that any such program shall be positive, not punitive in design; allow for age and position within the
28.03 To achieve such a program, a Joint Labour Management Wellness and Fitness Committee shall be maintained. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of two (2) representatives from the Employer and two (2) representatives from the Union.
28.04 The Joint Labour Management Wellness and Fitness Committee shall make recommendations on expenditures to fulfil its mandate, including programs and the purchase and distribution of all fitness equipment.
Wellness and Fitness. In recognition of the value of a healthy, well and fit workforce, this wellness and fitness program derives from the recommendations of the IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI). This program is implemented for each firefighter to obtain a level of wellness/ fitness consistent with the duties he or she may be called on to perform. The wellness/fitness program shall be a positive program that is mandatory and not punitive in design, allowing for age and position in the department. It shall also allow for on-duty time to participate utilizing facilities provided or arranged by the City. The program shall be reasonable and equitable to all participants. The wellness/fitness program shall consist of the following six components; Medical, Fitness, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Data Collection, and a Physical Fitness Incentive.
A. Medical ● Members must be fit-for-duty prior to engagement with medical clearance prior to engagement in any wellness/fitness program activities ● Additional medical components may consist of an analysis of body composition, height, weight, resting heart rate, and resting blood pressure
B. Fitness ● Annual individual fitness assessments consisting of aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility ● Annual individual exercise prescriptions consistent with the six guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): frequency, intensity, time, type, volume, and progression ο Assessing body composition, weight management, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility
C. Injury & Medical Rehab ● The availability of transitional or light-duty ● Designated department Safety Officer and Infection Control Officer ● Provided training and education D. Behavioral Health ● Provided training and education ● Provide behavioral health services through the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery ● Employee assistance and CISD resource availability, including PTSD E. Data Collection ● Aggregate data collection used form program to chart and monitor year-to-year changes ● The anonymous data will be used to show trending in the department and for planning to increase overall health and fitness while decreasing or eliminating unhealthy trends
Wellness and Fitness. The District and the Union will work cooperatively to implement and maintain a comprehensive health and wellness program. The Program will be under the direction of the Fitness Improvement Team. This team will be comprised of the Fire Chief, the Training Officer, and one representative appointed by the Union, and it will facilitate the development of measurable and appropriate performance benchmarks for all aspects of Program. The District and Union agree that physical fitness is an essential part of a safe and healthy workforce. Once the process is complete, annually the District will conduct an assessment of employees’ physical abilities. The annual evaluation will be researched, developed, validated, and administered by the Fitness Improvement Team. The evaluation will consist of job-related measurable and validated components. This evaluation shall be used to promote the well-being of the workforce and not for disciplinary or punitive purposes.
Wellness and Fitness.
1. No records shall be maintained that identify an individual Command Officer and show his/her performance on any aspects of the evaluation. Only Command Officers will receive their individual results. Together with their results, officers will also be provided with information on improving their physical condition.
2. No command officer shall be subject to discipline or other sanction as a result of his participation in the wellness/fitness evaluation. Only those officers deemed unable to take the test shall be excused. The Wellness Panel shall discuss any dispute regarding participation with the understanding that participation is mandatory.
3. A four person panel comprised of two representatives of the TPCOA and two selected by the Chief shall convene after the administration of the first evaluation to discuss any issues from the scheduling and conduct of that evaluation.
4. No data whatsoever shall be created from the results of the evaluation until the Wellness Panel (a) mutually agrees that such record will not constitute a public record; or (b) agrees upon an acceptable format for the record; or (c) agrees upon some other resolution. The City reserves the right to discontinue the Wellness Plan if the statistical record issue is not satisfactorily resolved. If the issue is resolved, as set forth above in 4 (a), (b), (c) then any statistical record created from the results of evaluations shall only show numbers of Command Officers evaluated in various demographic groups and their aggregate evaluation results. Such statistical records shall be release to the four person panel. The panel shall then review and discuss those results.
5. The results of the evaluations or this program shall not be used in future bargaining in support of any proposal toward compelled compliance with evaluation results; nor shall results be used to support any proposal providing a right of disciplinary action based upon individual evaluations.
6. Any records maintained by the wellness/fitness provider for purposes of generating statistical reports shall only be retained until the next report is generated. Statistical reports may be retained indefinitely, subject to the conditions contained herein.
7. Neither the City nor the Toledo Police Department shall volunteer the results of the evaluation to any other entity.
8. If the City of Toledo publicly discloses (or is required to disclose) any individual results for any Command Officer under this program, or the program is dis...
Wellness and Fitness.
28.01 The Employer and the Union recognize the importance of a program to maintain fit, healthy, capable members throughout their career and agree to implement, over time, a mutually agreed to health and wellness program.
28.02 It is also jointly recognized that any such program shall be positive, not punitive in design; allow for age and position within the Department; allow for on-duty time participation utilizing facilities provided or arranged by the Employer; provide for rehabilitation and remedial support for those in need; and be reasonable and equitable to all participants.
28.03 To achieve such a program, a Joint Labour Management Wellness and Fitness Committee shall be maintained. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of two (2) representatives from the Employer and two (2) representatives from the Union.
28.04 The Joint Labour Management Wellness and Fitness Committee shall make recommendations on expenditures to fulfil its mandate, including programs and the purchase and distribution of all fitness equipment.
Wellness and Fitness. (a) The parties agree that Firefighters should maintain a high level of physical fitness and recognize that many factors such as age, health, and physiological changes can affect an individual’s ability to maintain such a high level of physical fitness.
(b) To achieve such a program a Labour/Management Wellness and Fitness Committee shall be maintained comprised of two (2) Employer Representatives and two (2) Representatives from the Union.
(c) It is jointly recognized that any such program shall be positive, allow for age; allow for on-duty time participation utilizing facilities provided or arranged by the Employer; provide for rehabilitation and remedial support for those in need; and be reasonable and equitable to all participants.
(d) The Committee will schedule an initial meeting within thirty (30) days of the signing of the Collective Agreement. The committee will provide their initial advice within twelve (12) months of the initial meeting and on an annual basis thereafter.
Wellness and Fitness. 18.1 The City and the Union recognize the importance of maintaining employees' good health. Employees in good physical condition can perform better, will have less absences from work and will be less prone to injury. In adopting this philosophy, the Union agrees to support the City in developing a wellness and fitness program for bargaining unit employees.
18.2 The City and the Union recognize that the use of tobacco products by employees is not consistent with maintaining the employee’s health and fitness. Therefore, all employees in the bargaining unit hired after June 1, 2007, are prohibited from using any tobacco products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco, while on duty. Any employee in the bargaining unit hired after the effective date of this Agreement who uses any tobacco product while on duty, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination, and the decision of the Chief of Police concerning any discipline for use of tobacco products pursuant to this Article shall be final and binding.
