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each department. Identification and correction of potentially hazardous operations or conditions
shall be reported for immediate management attention and positive action taken by management.
Safety requirements, as contained in the safety documents, will be followed. All levels of
training will be used to ensure that the City’s workforce is capable of performing its task in a
reasonably safe manner. The City’s Safety Committee is tasked with reviewing safety policies
and procedures monthly and recommending changes accordingly. The committee is comprised
of employees from various departments.

D. Employee Medical Services

The City requires that potential employees have a physical examination completed as a
condition of employment. The Human Resources Department is authorized to schedule this
examination, without expense to the employee. The purpose of the physical examination is to
determine whether or not an individual is capable of performing the duties of the position to
which they have been assigned.

During your employment, you may wish to participate in selected physical screening
programs, such as hypertension, cholesterol and sickle cell, which are conducted by Employee
Medical Services. You may visit Employee Medical Services for first aid treatment and personal
health consultations with the Health Services Coordinator. City employees who have sustained
work-related injuries not requiring emergency treatment should also visit Employee Medical
Services for treatment.

E. Personnel Record Changes

In order to keep personnel records current, please notify your supervisor or your Human
Resources Liaison promptly of changes in the following:

-- Name
-- Physical Address
-- Telephone number
-- Emergency Contact Information
-- Marital Status
-- Dependents
-- Beneficiaries
-- Additional Education and Training
-- Awards and Honors

These personal changes could affect your employee benefits such as pension, life insurance, and
Social Security. Also, this information is needed to validate the City’s Residency Requirement
Policy.

POST OFFICE BOXES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS.
The City requires all employees to provide a residential address as your address of record.

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