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This policy extends to any situation in which employees are acting in the course and scope of their employment including while utilizing personal vehicles or attending work- related training. However, it is not a violation of this policy to lawfully carry a firearm in a personal vehicle that is lawfully encased and secured. Employees may be disciplined for violations of this policy up to and including termination of employment. 9. EMPLOYEE SAFETY Safety is of paramount importance to the Utility. All employees and managers must follow the regulations and laws of the State of Minnesota and rules of the Utility governing the safety of employees and the public. If employees have questions or concerns about issues affecting safety, they should immediately discuss them with their supervisor, any manager, or the relevant public safety authority. Employees are required to report accidents resulting in personal injuries and/or vehicle, equipment, or property damage to their supervisor immediately. Personal Injuries. Immediately report to your supervisor all accidents and injuries occurring within the course of your employment. The supervisor shall submit a First Report of Injury and a Supervisor's Report of Injury Form to the Human Resources Representative within twenty-four (24) hours of the time of injury. Vehicle, equipment, or property damage accidents. Immediately report to your supervisor all damage to Utility property. The supervisor should submit documentation regarding the incident to the Office Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of the time of the damage or accident. A copy of the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Report must be submitted for all vehicle accidents. The Utility will provide necessary safety equipment to employees. This may include: • One pair of safety glasses at the time of employment. The employee shall provide the correct prescription for the safety glasses. • The Utility will pay the cost of new safety lenses, upon a change in the prescription. If needed, frames will be replaced every four years. • Safety glasses that are broken or damaged while the employee is on the job will be replaced by the Utility. 10. EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Any employee routinely exposed to hazardous substances or harmful physical agents as defined in the Minnesota Employee Right to Know Act (Mttvrr. STAT. § 182.675) shall be trained before being assigned or reassigned work exposing the employee to such substances or agents and shall be given training annually thereafter. Training shall io