Hazardous Materials Handling. No member of this Union shall be required to handle animals that are dead which show evidence of disease without proper tools and safety gear, or materials which are clearly hazardous to their health until suitable provisions have been made to protect the employee from such hazards. Household pets (i.e., cats, dogs) will be first examined by the animal control officer prior to collection by department employees. The City agrees to abide by any statutory and/or regulatory obligations with respect to the handling of hazardous materials by employees.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement