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IXAmlII 1190 <br />City of Elk River <br />Foot Protection Policy <br />All employees will wear footwear appropriate to their job duties. Each affected <br />employee shall wear protective footwear when working in areas where there is a <br />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, <br />Wastewater Treatment Facility employees, Building Maintenance employees except <br />custodians, Building Inspectors, Fire Inspectors, and any city employee required to wear <br />protective footwear as determined by their supervisor. <br />Protective Footwear Standard <br />Must comply with ASTM F2413 Standard which provide both impact and compression <br />protection. <br />Allowance <br />The city will provide up to $200 per year for regular employees and up to $75 per year <br />for temporary employees toward the purchase of protective footwear. Funds more than <br />those used for footwear may be used to purchase approved safety equipment as <br />authorized by their department director. <br />Some vendors may bill the city directly or original receipts must be submitted to the <br />Finance Department for reimbursement. The cost of footwear exceeding approved <br />allowance is the responsibility of the employee. <br />Adopted: May 17, 1999 <br />Updated: February 9, 2004 <br />December 2020 <br />August 8, 2023 <br />Page 147 of 447 <br />