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ARTICLE 10 SAFETY 10 . 1 All employees and the County shall be responsible for following the provisions of the safety policy manual provided to them . The County shall continue to have the right to unilaterally establish , adopt , change , amend , withdraw , and enforce the employee safety manual so long as such actions do not result in a conflict with the specific terms and conditions of this agreement . Changes to the employee safety policy manual will be conspicuously posted in all work areas . Except in the case of any emergency , such changes will be posted at least five working days before the effective date of the change . Failure to follow prescribed safety procedures may result in disciplinary action . 10 . 2 Protective devices , wearing apparel , and other equipment necessary to protect employees from injury shall be provided by the County . Such items , when provided , must be used and the Union agrees that willful neglect or failure by an employee to obey safety regulations and to use safety equipment shall be just cause for disciplinary action . Protective devices , apparel , and equipment applicable herein are listed below. A . gloves B . rubber boots (when required ) C . safety hard hats (when required ) D . safety vests (when required ) E . safety goggles (when required ) F . uniforms G . sunscreen H . safety glasses I . rain gear (when required ) Those employees required to wear safety shoes in accordance with this article shall be paid $ 125 annually . Such payment shall be made the first full pay period of October each year. New employees hired on or after October 1 will not be eligible for the payment until the following October. 10 . 3 Any employee shall have the right to present safety concerns and recommended solutions in writing to the Risk Manager. The Risk Manager shall respond in writing to the employee within 15 working days . 10A The County shall provide copies of the safety policy to all employees . 10 . 5 Employees determined by the County to be at risk shall be provided vaccinations for Hepatitis "A " and Triple "T" (Typhoid , Tetanus & Diphtheria) , including follow- up visits deemed necessary by the health care professional to complete the vaccinations .