Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee?
Who appoints the Chairperson of the Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee?
How many representatives from both the Employer and the Union comprise the Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee?
What is the nature of the Physical Fitness Testing Program for Employees hired before July 1, 1999?
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How often is the Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee required to meet?
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What role does the City Physician serve in relation to the Committee?
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Why do the Union and the Employer recognize physical fitness as mutually concerning?
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What happens in the case of a tie vote within the Committee?
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What is the responsibility of the Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee?
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How is travel expense for employees calculated according to the policy?
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When does longevity pay begin for an employee?
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What is the amount of longevity pay after an employee completes 20 years of service?
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What is required for the Union to receive payment for members enrolled in O.S.F.A.?
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Under the drug testing policy, which aspect is prioritized?
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Which of the following governs the Drug Testing procedures?
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What is the maximum mileage reimbursement rate based on?
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What is the maximum number of times an employee can test for the incentive in a fiscal year?
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What occurs if a mandatory participant fails to meet the maintenance level of the Physical Ability Test (PAT)?
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Who has access to the assessment results of participants?
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What incentive is offered to participants upon successfully completing the program?
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Which group of employees is encouraged to participate voluntarily in the Physical Fitness Program?
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What is the procedure if an employee desires to receive the incentive after failing the PAT?
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What is the role of the Committee as outlined in the document?
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What does the Fire Chief review if an employee is unable to meet the maintenance level after retesting?
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What kind of review are employees subject to regardless of their participation status in the program?
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What option is given to employees while on duty regarding the PAT?
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Study Notes
Health, Wellness, and Safety
- The physical fitness of Firefighters is critical for health, safety, and job performance in public safety roles.
- A Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee, comprising three representatives from both the Employer and Union, has been established to address these concerns.
- The Committee includes a Chairperson appointed by the Fire Chief and an advisory role for the City Physician when needed.
- Meetings are scheduled at least quarterly, with findings reported to the Labor/Management Committee.
Physical Fitness Testing Program
- Mandatory for all Employees hired post-July 1, 1999; voluntary for those hired before this date.
- Aimed at ensuring that employees remain informed about physical fitness expectations without affecting their prior employment conditions.
- Successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) grants participants a traditional incentive of 24 hours off or 24 hours of pay.
- Each employee is allowed one testing opportunity per fiscal year for the incentive.
Testing and Support Procedures
- Employees failing to meet the PAT maintenance level will collaborate with the Fitness Coordinator or Specialist to develop a new exercise plan.
- A retest is permitted after three months of following the revised exercise plan.
- Results are confidential, accessible only to specific personnel within the Fire Department.
Program Improvement and Safety
- The Committee also addresses complaints and program enhancements, recommending solutions to the Fire Chief.
- Future changes to the Physical Fitness Testing Program will be subject to grievance/arbitration procedures or collective bargaining, following state law.
Drug Testing Policy
- Drug and alcohol-free workplace is prioritized for the safety of employees and the public.
- Drug Testing follows Section 607 of the Administrative Operating Procedures of the Tulsa Fire Department.
Travel and Association Allowance
- Reimbursement for personal vehicle use for assigned Fire Department duties follows the IRS maximum mileage rate.
- Employees receive reimbursement for round trips, calculated by payroll at the end of each pay period.
Longevity Pay
- Longevity pay begins at $38.28 per month for each year of service after three years of employment.
- Rate increases occur, reaching $765.60 per month upon completion of twenty years of service, with ongoing increases thereafter.
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Explore the key concepts of health, wellness, and safety as outlined in Article 30. This quiz emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for employees and its impact on their ability to meet public safety functions. Test your understanding of mutual responsibilities between the Union and Employer regarding employee health.
