Uniforms and Safety Shoes Policies

Under what condition can safety shoes not be worn by an employee?

What must an employee do to receive reimbursement for replacement City equipment?

Who is responsible for obtaining the prescription for safety eyewear if needed?

How many uniforms is the City required to provide per year to employees who must wear them?

What type of footwear must be provided to mechanics under the contract?

What is required for an employee to receive a shoe allowance?

What is the initial allowance amount provided for the purchase of safety shoes?

Under what condition can an employee receive an additional allowance for safety shoes?

What is the consequence for an employee who reports to work without the required safety shoes?

Who has the authority to determine when a pair of safety shoes should be issued?

Management reserves the right to provide safety shoes directly to the employee in lieu of what?

Safety Shoes

Employees required to wear safety shoes receive an allowance of $175 for an initial purchase after agreement ratification.
A second allowance of $175 is granted for replacement safety shoes only after returning the damaged or worn-out pair to the Department.
Replacement shoes are issued based on need, determined by the Department Director or designee; not automatically given.
Management may provide safety shoes directly, bypassing the need for approval.
Employees not wearing required safety shoes may lose a day's pay for each day they report without them.
Non-compliance penalties are not grievable but can be appealed to the Civil Service Board.
Medical waivers exempt employees from wearing safety shoes and the associated penalties.

City Equipment and Uniforms

Safety shoes are prohibited from being worn off duty.
Employees must choose approved shoe models that meet City standards to receive the allowance.
Replacements of City-furnished equipment (e.g., gloves, boots, inclement weather gear) are contingent upon returning the worn or damaged items to the department.
Employees must reimburse the City for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment due to carelessness or negligence.

Mechanics

Mechanics covered by the contract are provided with safety eyewear.
Prescription safety eyewear is available for those needing it, but they must obtain their prescription at no cost to the City.

Uniforms

The City supplies a minimum of five uniforms (shirts and pants) annually to classifications required to wear uniforms.
Mechanic classifications receive laundry services for their uniforms.

Agreement Confirmation

Agreement reached between AFSCME Local 1907 and the City of Miami.

This quiz covers the policies and allowances related to uniforms and safety shoes as mandated by the employer. It focuses on the financial assistance provided by the City to employees for purchasing and replacing safety shoes. Review your knowledge on workplace safety requirements and allowances.