I will mention we also have had some officers submit ADA requests to not wear the vest.

We have determined it an essential requirement of the job so we do not accommodate that request.

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Deborah A. Pruim via MCOH-EH
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 8:33 AM
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Maggie,

Our Public Safety officers have worn the vests for years.  I have had no complaints – they must be used to them!  I like the “break in” plan you are using. I can only assure you that they will get used to them! J

Debbie

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Steingraber-Pharr Maggie S
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 12:28 PM
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] ballistic vests

Hello,

Our security department recently implemented a new policy requiring all security officers  to wear ballistic (bullet proof) vests.

Some of our employees are having a difficult time wearing it due to back/shoulder strain.

Wearing the vest is required but we did offer a “break in period” where they would start wearing for 1 hour per shift daily and then take it off and continue to build over a period of time until they are wearing full time.

Despite this some employees are having issues.

Does anyone have experience with this or suggestions that would help make this transition easier?

Thanks,

Maggie

Maggie Steingraber-Pharr APNP, MSN

Nurse Practitioner

UW^Health Employee Health Services

700 University Bay Drive Suite 101

Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Phone: 608-263-7535

Fax: 608-262-7284

msteingraber-pharr@uwhealth.org