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F. Any pregnant employee assigned to operate a VDT/CRT or assigned direct care work with
Department of Human Services residents/patients/clients, Faribault Residential Academies and
Resource Center students, Department of Veterans Affairs' residents/patients, or Department
of Corrections' inmates, may request reassignment to alternate work within her seniority unit.
The Appointing Authority will attempt to accommodate such a request. Such reassignment
shall not be subject to the provisions of Article 12, Section 4. In the event that such
reassignment is not practicable, the employee shall have the right to request an unpaid leave of
absence, pursuant to Article 10, Section 4F.
G. Right to Refuse Work. Consistent with M.S. 182.654, Subd. 11, employees have the right to
refuse work in certain circumstances as specified in the statute.
H. When infectious or contagious diseases are diagnosed among the inmate, resident or
Academy student population, upon request of the Local Union, the Appointing Authority shall
meet promptly with the Local Union to determine what steps, if any, are necessary to educate
employees about the diseases and to determine what steps, if any, are necessary to safeguard
the health and safety of the employees as well as the inmates, residents, and students.
I. Upon request of the Union or Local Union, the Appointing Authority shall conduct an annual
health survey for the purpose of identifying the incidence of known occupational hazards for
those employees who by nature of their jobs face serious health dangers through continued
exposure to radiation, and toxic or hazardous chemicals.
Section 4. Meet and Confer on Assaultive Behavior. Upon request of the Local Union, the
Appointing Authority and/or designees shall meet and confer with the Local Union regarding
employee safety issues related to work-related assault or injury.
Section 5. Right to Know Training. The Employer and Appointing Authorities agree to work with
the Union and Local Unions to provide required Right to Know training to all employees. Training
will be given to employees who are routinely exposed to hazardous substances, harmful physical
agents, and infectious agents.
Section 6. Building Safety. Upon the occurrence of any condition threatening a building or the
area around it, immediate action shall be taken by the Appointing Authority to safeguard personnel,
documents, and funds. A building emergency plan shall be developed by the Appointing Authority.
The plan for building emergencies shall specify areas to be used for safety from the elements. It
shall also specify actions to be taken by all occupants in all emergency situations. No employee
shall be required to participate in any search for an explosive or incendiary device against his/her
wish, nor suffer any loss of pay because of any building evacuation in an emergency situation.
The plans will also address the Appointing Authority’s responsibility for employee training
requirements and the need and frequency of exercising their plans. The evaluation of the
emergency exercise will occur at the next meeting of the local safety committee following the
exercise.
Section 7. Policy on VDT Ergonomics. The VDT Ergonomics Policy adopted by the Statewide
Safety Committee is contained in Appendix L. This policy is not subject to the grievance and
arbitration provisions contained in Article 17 of this Agreement.
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