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ARTICLE 15 <br /> SAFETY AND HEALTH <br /> 15 . 01 The County and the Union agree to cooperate to the fullest extent in the promotion of safe <br /> work practices as outlined by policies and procedures set forth by the Indian River County <br /> Administration and the Emergency Services Personnel Rules and Regulations. <br /> 15 . 02 The County agrees to provide safety equipment. The County agrees to continue maintaining <br /> maintenance logs and other records and to perform tests to ensure that presently used <br /> vehicles are operationally safe. <br /> 15 . 03 A workplace safety committee comprising of two union representatives and two county <br /> representatives will meet quarterly and conduct its affairs in accordance with Florida Statute <br /> 633 . 810, its implementing regulations, and/or any amendments. The workplace safety <br /> committee may also meet upon mutual agreement or in the event of an employee death or <br /> injury in the line of duty. Nothing in this article shall preclude the County' s Human <br /> Resources Director, Risk Manager or designees from attending the Safety Committee <br /> meetings. <br /> 15 . 04 The County agrees to comply with Section 112 . 18, Florida Statutes (Special provisions <br /> relative to disability) and Section 112 . 181 , Florida Statutes (1997) (special provisions <br /> relative to certain communicable diseases) . <br /> 15 . 05 The Union and the County agree to the concept of a smoke-free fire service, as supported by <br /> the Professional Firefighters of Florida. Towards that end there shall be no smoking or use <br /> of tobacco products allowed in any area of the fire stations and/or vehicles. Additionally, all <br /> bargaining unit employees hired after October 1 , 2000, shall abstain, both on and off duty, <br /> from the use of tobacco products. <br /> 15 . 06 The Employer and the Union agree to adhere to the Emergency Medical Services protocol as <br /> set forth by the medical director. <br /> 23 <br />