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<br />thereafter. Performance evaluations will be maintained in Employee personnd files <br />and will be considered when personnd actions are contemplated. Performance <br />appraisals will be conducted in accordance with the established performance <br />appraisal system. <br /> <br />14. SAFETY <br /> <br />14.1 General <br /> <br />Safety Policy: The personal health and safety of each Employee of the City and the <br />prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses are of primary importance to the <br />City. To the greatest degree possible, management will maintain an environment <br />free from unnecessary hazards and has established safety policies and procedures for <br />each department. Adherence to these policies is the responsibility of each <br />Employee. Overall administration of this policy is the responsibility of each <br />department head. Violation of established policies and rules may result in <br />disciplinary action under the discipline section of the City's personnd policy. <br /> <br />14.2 Safety/Accident Reporting <br /> <br />Forms: Workers' Compensation and OSHA laws require that Employees involved <br />-- -iIcjob=related-accidents"-and-sicknesses-file -a-Pirst-Report-.of--Injury-as--soon-as <br />possible. If necessary the Employee's department head may file the report on behalf <br />of the injured or sick Employee. The department head is also responsible for filing <br />an accident report with the City's Safety Officer. <br /> <br />15. SMOKING <br /> <br />15.1 General <br /> <br />Prohibited: In the interest of good health, the City discourages Employees from <br />smoking. Smoking is prohibited within all City buildings. <br /> <br />Approved Areas: The City Administrator will designate specific outdoor areas as <br />smoking areas. There will be no smoking in areas not designated as smoking areas. <br />If smoking results in discomfort to others, smokers are required to stop smoking. <br />Smoking in non-approved areas may result in disciplinary action. <br /> <br />16. GRIEVANCES <br /> <br />16.1 Grievance Procedure <br /> <br />Procedure: The following grievance procedure shall be followed by all Employees <br />except those covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. In all cases, <br />grievances must be filed by the Employee adversdy affected by the action of the <br />City. <br /> <br />29 <br />