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ARTICLE 15 SAFETY AND HEALTH 15.01 The County and the Union agree to cooperate to the fullest extent in the promotion of safe work practices as outlined by policies and procedures set forth by the Indian River County Administration and the Emergency Services Personnel Rules and Regulations. 15.02 The County agrees to provide safety equipment. The County agrees to continue maintaining maintenance logs and other records and to perform tests to ensure that presently used vehicles are operationally safe. 15.03 A workplace safety committee comprising of three Union representatives and three County representatives will meet quarterly and conduct its affairs in accordance with Florida Statute 633.810, its implementing regulations, and/or any amendments. The workplace safety committee may also meet upon mutual agreement or in the event of an employee death or injury in the line of duty. The committee may make recommendations regarding behavioral and mental health. Nothing in this article shall preclude the County's Human Resources Director, Risk Manager or designees from attending the Safety Committee meetings. 15.04 The County agrees to comply with Section 112.18, Florida Statutes (Special provisions relative to disability) and Sections 112.181, 112.1815, 112.1816, Florida Statutes and 29 CFR 1910.134 (OSHA standard for SCBA mask fit testing). 15.05 The Union and the County agree to the concept of a tobacco free fire service, as supported by the Professional Firefighters of Florida. Towards that end there shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products allowed in any area of the fire stations and/or vehicles. Additionally, all bargaining unit employees hired after October 1, 2000, shall abstain, both on and off duty, from the use of tobacco products. 15.06 The Employer and the Union agree to adhere to the Emergency Medical Services protocol as set forth by the medical director. 23