Uniforms and Safety Shoes Policies

Questions and Answers

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

When the shoes are damaged

When the employee is indoors

When the employee is off duty (correct)

When the employee is under supervision

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

Submit a receipt for the new equipment

Attend a training session on equipment care

Provide a written request to Management

Return the worn out or damaged equipment (correct)

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

A designated health provider

The City will arrange it

The bargaining unit member (correct)

The employee's supervisor

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

Five (5) Signup and view all the answers

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

Both safety shoes and safety eyewear Signup and view all the answers

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

The shoes must conform to City standards and be certified by Management Signup and view all the answers

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

$175.00 Signup and view all the answers

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

When the worn out or damaged pair is turned into the Department. Signup and view all the answers

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

Loss of a day's pay for each day without the shoes. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Department Director or designee. Signup and view all the answers

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

The approval provisions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

Description

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.