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requirements. Employees may not use City -issued weapons, equipment, or uniforms in outside employment. ARTICLE 18 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING AND FITNESS FOR DUTY 18.1 Members of the bargaining unit shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Pequot Lakes Policy on Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing. All testing for alcohol shall be through blood testing; the only exception being that an employee may consent in writing to an initial breath alcohol test provided any positive test must be confirmed through blood testing and provided further the employee must sign a release approved by the Union and the Employer prior to any breath test. If the employee chooses to not sign a release, no adverse employment action will be taken against the employee solely due to the refusal to sign the release. However, if the employee refuses blood testing the refusal shall constitute a positive test result. 18.2 If an employee cannot fulfill the duties of their job, the Police Chief may; require a member of the bargaining unit to submit to a fitness for duty exam in the case of a serious physical condition, mental health condition, or long-term disability. ARTICLE 19 SAFETY 19.1 Employees are required to: a. Fully comply with the Safety Program as administered by the Safety Committee. b. Immediately report to their supervisor all unsafe equipment, practices or procedures that pose a threat to the safety of employees or others. c. Cooperate with and assist in the investigation of accidents to identify the causes and to prevent recurrence. d. Observe and promote safe work habits. e. Report injuries to supervisor, immediately. Employees who do not follow and abide by the Employer's Safety Program will be subject to discipline in accordance with Article 7. ARTICLE 20 WAGES, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL 20.1 Employees shall be paid in accordance with Appendix "A" attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. 17