12 F. Employees must wear ear protectors while working in areas of high intensity and/or high frequency noise. G. Orange vests or other approved garments shall be worn by all employees who work on or near public right-of-way. Employees shall wear reflectorized warning vests when the work shift extends into the dusk or dark hours. Police officers shall wear reflectorized vests when on extended traffic control assignments. H. Electric Line workers must wear high voltage rubber gloves, sleeves and flame retardant shirts when working on electrical lines. For more information, refer to the APPA Safety Manual. 5-04 Safety Shoes Employees regularly working in areas or jobs where there is a danger of toe, foot, or leg injury, should wear approved steel-toed safety shoes. The City provides an allowance towards the purchase or replacement of approved safety shoes/boots for full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. (Employees should contact their supervisors for information on allowances provided in their area.) 5-05 Department Directors and/or Supervisor’s Responsibility Department Directors and/or supervisors shall be responsible for determining when job conditions warrant the use of personal protective equipment and shall require employees to wear such equipment for their protection. 5-06 Fire Prevention A. Smoking and the striking of matches, lighters, or other combustibles are prohibited in unmarked areas where there are evaporating combustible materials or gases or when opening containers of flammable materials. B. Emptying or discarding pipes or cigar and cigarette butts in wastebaskets or other areas where fire hazards exist is prohibited. C. All flammable waste materials shall be disposed of in metal containers with lids provided for this purpose. D. Never pour flammable liquids down drains or sewers. E. Clothing should be changed if it becomes soaked with any flammable liquid. F. Combustible material shall be placed in small, stable piles, not to exceed ten (10) feet in height. Storage areas shall be kept neat and clean, free from weeds and grass or other debris. No combustible materials shall be stored outdoors within ten (10) feet of a building or structure.
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