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ARTICLE 18 JOB SAFETY <br /> 18.1 It shall be the responsibility of the EMPLOYER, the UNION and the EMPLOYEE <br /> to cooperate in programs to promote safety to themselves and the public and to <br /> comply with rules promulgated to ensure safety. This responsibility shall include <br /> the provision of safe equipment and the proper use of all equipment in accordance <br /> with recognized safety procedures. <br /> 18.2 Whenever an EMPLOYEE is injured on the job, such employee shall report the <br /> injury to the EMPLOYEE'S supervisor immediately, if possible. The supervisor <br /> shall, if reasonably possible, first secure needed medical aid for the injured <br /> EMPLOYEE and then shall promptly file an accident report with the appropriate <br /> insurance carrier giving full particulars. <br /> 18.3 The EMPLOYER shall furnish to each of its EMPLOYEES conditions of <br /> employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards, that are not <br /> by nature characteristic hazards of the EMPLOYEE'S chosen profession, but are <br /> causing or likely to cause death or serious injury or harm to its EMPLOYEES. <br /> ARTICLE 19 DISCIPLINE <br /> 19.1 EMPLOYEES will be disciplined only for just cause. The seriousness or frequency <br /> of misconduct will be factors in determining whether discharge rather than some <br /> other disciplinary action is warranted. <br /> 19.2 Disciplinary actions will be in the form of: <br /> A. Oral reprimand; <br /> B. Written reprimand; <br /> C. Suspension; <br /> D. Demotion; or <br /> E. Discharge. <br /> 19.3 EMPLOYEES who receive a written reprimand or who are suspended, demoted, or <br /> discharged shall have the right to appeal such disciplinary actions through the <br /> grievance procedure as established by ARTICLE 7 (EMPLOYEE Rights - <br /> Grievance Procedure). <br /> 19.4 Suspensions, demotions, and discharges shall be in writing and shall specify the <br /> charges, a copy of which shall be sent to the EMPLOYEE and the EMPLOYEE'S <br /> personnel file. <br /> 19.5 Prior to discharging an EMPLOYEE who has completed the probation period, the <br /> EMPLOYER shall notify the EMPLOYEE and the union, in writing, that the <br /> EMPLOYEE is to be discharged, the reason(s) therefore, the EMPLOYEE'S right <br /> to a hearing in accordance with this Article and the effective date of the discharge. <br /> The EMPLOYEE may request an opportunity to hear an explanation of the <br /> evidence against him/her and to present his/her explanation of issues and <br /> 20 <br />