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EXHIBIT B <br />City of Elk River <br />Foot Protection Policy <br />All employees will wear footwear appropriate to their job duties. Each affected employee shall wear <br />protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to: <br />Falling and rolling objects <br />Objects piercing the sole <br />Exposure to electrical hazards <br />Employees required to wear protective footwear include: Street/Parks employees, Wastewater <br />Treatment Facility employees, Building Maintenance employees except custodians, Building Inspectors, <br />Fire Inspectors, and any city employee required to wear protective footwear as determined by their <br />supervisor. <br />Protective Footwear Standard <br />Must comply with ANSI Z41-1991 Standard which provide both impact and compression protection. <br />Allowance <br />The city will provide up to $175 per year for regular employees and up to $50 per year for temporary <br />employees toward the purchase of protective footwear. Funds more than those used for footwear may <br />be used to purchase approved safety equipment as authorized by their department director. <br />Some vendors may bill the city directly or original receipts must be submitted to the Finance <br />Department for reimbursement. The cost of footwear exceeding approved allowance is the <br />responsibility of the employee. <br />Adopted: May 17, 1999 <br />Updated: February 9, 2004 <br />December 2020 <br />