SAFETY AND HEALTH Sample Clauses
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SAFETY AND HEALTH. Section 1. Department management will make every reasonable effort to provide and maintain safe working conditions. To this end, the PBA will cooperate and encourage the employees to work in a safe manner. Also, Department management will receive and consider written recommendations with respect to unsafe conditions or other safety ideas from any employee or the PBA. Within thirty (30) days of receipt, Department management shall give a written reply to the employee or the PBA, as the case may be, regarding the disposition of its recommendation.
Section 2. Department management will provide proper and necessary safety equipment and devices for employees engaged in work where such special equipment and devices are necessary. Such equipment and devices, where provided, must be used. Employees who fail to utilize provided equipment or devices will be subject to discipline.
Section 3. In the event an employee leaves the employ of the Department, the employee shall return all uniforms and safety equipment to the Department.
Section 4. Employees purchasing industrial safety lenses with safety frames, safety shoes, or safety lenses for combat eyeglass frames (used when an Officer needing prescription lenses wears a chemical gas mask) will be reimbursed upon presentation of proof of purchase and a memorandum from the Police Chief indicating that the item was required in the performance of duties to maintain proper safety standards. Such lenses and shoes must meet ANSI/OSHA and/or ASTM standards.
Section 5. Reimbursements
A. Employees will be reimbursed for the cost of industrial safety lenses with or without frames up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) no more frequently than once every two (2) years.
B. Employees will be reimbursed for the cost of safety shoes up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) no more frequently than once every year.
C. Employees will be reimbursed for the cost of prescription safety lenses for combat eyeglass frames up to seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for single vision and standard bifocal lenses and up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) for "no line" bifocal lenses. The lenses need to be made of polycarbonate of a thickness required for safety lenses in order to qualify for reimbursement and a statement from the provider to that effect must be provided by the employee. This reimbursement will be made no more frequently than once every two (2) years.
D. For the purposes of this section, a year is defined as the Employer's fiscal year.
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SAFETY AND HEALTH. The Employer shall comply with all applicable federal, territorial, and municipal health and safety legislation and regulations. All standards established under the legislation and regulations shall constitute minimum acceptable practice.
SAFETY AND HEALTH. 32.01 The Employer shall continue to make all reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of employees, including the appointment of safety officers, who shall retain their existing duties and powers. The Employer will entertain suggestions on the subject from the Union and the parties shall undertake to consult with a view to adopting and expeditiously carrying out reasonable procedures and techniques designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of employment injury.
(a) The Employer and the Union agree to continue existing health and safety committees. The Employer shall, for each work place controlled by the Employer at which twenty (20) or more employees are normally employed, establish a safety and health committee consisting of at least two (2) persons, one (1) of whom is an employee or, where the committee consists of more than two (2) persons, at least half (1/2) of whom are employees who:
(i) do not exercise managerial functions; and
(ii) have been selected by the Union.
(b) The following provisions will apply to the health and safety committees:
(i) Powers of Committee A safety and health committee:
(a) shall receive, consider and expeditiously dispose of complaints relating to the safety and health of the employees represented by the committee;
(b) shall maintain records pertaining to the disposition of complaints relating to the safety and health of the employees represented by the committee;
(c) shall co-operate with any occupational health service established to serve the work place;
(d) may establish and promote safety and health programs for the education of the employees represented by the committee;
(e) shall participate in all inquiries and investigations pertaining to occupational safety and health including such consultations as may be necessary with persons who are professionally or technically qualified to advise the committee on such matters;
(f) may develop, establish and maintain programs, measures and procedures for the protection or improvement of the safety and health of employees;
(g) shall monitor on a regular basis programs, measures and procedures related to the safety and health of employees;
(h) shall ensure that adequate records are kept on work accidents, injuries and health hazards and shall monitor data relating to such accidents, injuries and hazards on a regular basis;
(i) shall co-operate with safety officers;
(j) may request from an employer such information as the committee considers necess...
SAFETY AND HEALTH. 15.1 The Council shall continue to make all reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of employees. The Council will welcome suggestions on the subject from the Association and the parties undertake to consult with a view to adopting and expeditiously carrying out reasonable procedures and techniques designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of employment injury.
15.2 All employees of the Council shall make every reasonable effort to reduce and obviate risk of employment injury. Where any employee of the Council fails to obey a safety regulation issued by the Council, the employee may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the Council.
SAFETY AND HEALTH. 14.01 It is mutually agreed that the Hospital and the Local shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible towards the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health, therefore, a safety committee shall be established in each hospital in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Committee members will not suffer any loss of pay while performing committee business. Furthermore, such committee shall:
(a) have representation from the Local.
(b) be involved in the establishment and enforcement of policies involving safety practices.
(c) keep the employees informed of all policies involving safety practices.
(d) maintain an appropriate bulletin board for the exclusive use of the safety committee.
(e) carry out safety inspections and investigate reported unsafe conditions.
(f) post minutes of all safety committee meetings on bulletin board.
14.02 The Hospital shall continue to make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during their hours of employment. Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to protect employees properly from injury shall be supplied by the Hospital. It is further agreed that a Local safety representative may accompany the New Brunswick Occupational Safety Officer on his inspection tour. Such arrangement will be the responsibility of the Officer.
14.03 The Hospital recognizes its responsibility to ensure that employees are properly trained and instructed to work on any job or operate any piece of equipment. Employees shall be provided the opportunity to complete any required online training during working hours.
14.04 The Hospital, the Local and the employees shall comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal health and safety legislation and regulations.
14.05 A hospital shall not discharge or discipline or threaten to discharge or discipline any employee by reason that the employee has sought the enforcement of the Occupational Safety Act, the regulations or an order or has acted in compliance with the Occupational Safety Act, the regulations or an order.
14.06 No employee shall suffer a reduction in salary when absent from work because of a quarantine ordered by a Medical Officer of Health.
14.07 If an outbreak affecting employees is declared in a facility by Infection Control and as a result, an employee is told not to report to work, deduction from sick leave credits shall be made in accordance with Article
SAFETY AND HEALTH. 27.01 In the event an employee is unable to complete their scheduled shift because of a work accident occurring on that shift, such employee shall be paid by the Employer for the remaining hours of the shift which they would have worked except for the accident. The aforesaid payment is conditional upon the continuation of the present situation whereby the Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba does not pay compensation for the first day of an industrial accident.
27.02 The Employer agrees to a Safety and Health Committee which shall meet monthly and shall conduct safety tours of the Employer's operation. Such committee shall be empowered to order correction of any safety and/or health hazard in existence.
27.03 The Safety and Health Committee shall be comprised of four (4) persons, consisting of two (2) who shall be elected and/or appointed by the Union and two (2) who shall be appointed by the Employer.
27.04 Employees shall be paid by the Employer for all time spent in attendance during these Safety and Health Committee meetings and safety inspections. Minutes of all meetings that occur shall be kept and a copy shall be given to each member of the committee and, as well, a copy shall be posted on the bulletin board for all employees to see. The Union office shall also be faxed and/or emailed a copy of these minutes within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the meeting. The Chairperson of this committee shall rotate from meeting to meeting to ensure that there is an equal balance of representation in this position between management and the employees.
27.05 The Employer agrees to provide time off, with pay, for the purpose of allowing members of the bargaining unit to attend Safety and Health seminars, and courses or conferences for job improvements. The time and scheduling of this time off is to be mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the Union.
SAFETY AND HEALTH. A. The Employer agrees to provide a safe, clean wholesome surrounding in all places of employment.
B. Each Department head shall issue instructions to all supervisory personnel to carry out the provisions of this Article.
C. When an employee reports any condition which he/she believes to be injurious to his/her health to the administrative head of a work location, the administrative head shall correct the situation if within his/her authority, or shall report said complaint to his/her supervisor.
D. A copy of the provisions of this Article shall be conspicuously posted in each work location.
E. In all new places of employment, where the Union alleges that the air quality is inferior, the person in charge of the location will make reasonable efforts to have air quality checked. If the air quality is found to be sub-standard, the person in charge of the location shall make reasonable efforts to improve it.
F. Whenever temperature inside any work location is unusually hot or cold, the person in charge of such work location shall immediately contact the person responsible for the building to determine the cause and probable length of time necessary to correct the problem.
G. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to xxxxx asbestos containing materials as recommended by the Division of Occupational Hygiene. Where such cleanup is not possible, the Employer will make every effort to avoid making work assignments, which will unduly expose employees to known hazardous materials.
H. Pregnant employees who work in conditions/situations deemed hazardous or dangerous to the pregnancy by the attending physician may request a temporary reassignment within their job description or a comparable position, and may be reassigned within two (2) weeks of notification for the duration of the pregnancy. Upon request by management, the employee will provide medical evidence. Such work assignments shall be determined by the appointing authority or his/her designee. This request must be made in writing to the Appointing Authority.
I. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Article may be processed through Step III of the grievance procedure set forth in Article 23, but may not be the subject of arbitration.
Section 19.2 The Parties agree to establish a program to monitor air quality at new and existing worksites. The parties agree to negotiate over the specific provisions of such a protocol within 60 days.
Section 19.3 The parties agr...
SAFETY AND HEALTH. 20.1 The Employer, employee and Union have a significant responsibility for workplace safety and health.
A. The Employer will provide a work environment in accordance with safety and health standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA).
B. Employees will comply with all safety and health practices and standards established by the Employer.
C. The Union will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety and health related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.
20.2 Employees will take an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace by reporting immediate safety issues to their supervisor(s), following the chain of command, and other safety issues to their safety committee and/or safety officer for review and action, as necessary. Employees may additionally contact a Union xxxxxxx. The Employer will address reported unsafe working conditions and take appropriate action. All parties will comply with WAC 000-000-000 regarding unsafe work assignments and/or conditions that a reasonable person would conclude could create a real danger of death or serious injury.
20.3 The Employer will determine and provide the required safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel, which employees will wear and/or use. The Employer will repair or replace employer provided safety items if out-of-date, or damaged/worn beyond usefulness in the normal course of business. The Employer will provide employees with orientation and/or training to perform their jobs safely. In addition, if necessary, training will be provided to employees on the safe operation of equipment prior to use.
20.4 The Employer will form a joint safety committee, in accordance with WISHA requirements, at each work location where there are eleven (11) or more employees. Meetings will be conducted in accordance with WAC 000-000-00000. The committee will be known as the Safety and Health Committee. The committee will consider workplace safety and health issues affecting employees. Employee participation in joint safety committee meetings held during the employee’s work time will be considered time worked. Employees may request work schedule adjustments to participate. No overtime or compensatory time will be paid as a result of participation in joint safety committee meetings held during the employee’s non-work hours. Any employee has the right to bring a workplace health and safety concern to the joint safety committee. Committee recommenda...
SAFETY AND HEALTH. B10.01 The Employer shall continue to make all reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of employees. The Employer will welcome suggestions on the subject from the Institute and the parties undertake to consult with a view to adopting and expeditiously carrying out reasonable procedures and techniques designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of employment injury or occupational illness.
SAFETY AND HEALTH. Section 17.1 The Employer and the Union will cooperate in the communication and enforcement of safety rules and regulations for the purpose of providing a safe and healthful working environment. Departments shall maintain on-going viable safety programs for this purpose. The Cardinal Rules of Safety (Personnel Policies and Procedures 903, also attached hereto as Appendix E) are the foundation for a safe workplace. The Cardinal Rules of Safety and any other City Personnel Policies and Procedures referenced in this Agreement are not negotiated terms but are rights of the Employer referenced in Article 2 of this Agreement. Violations of established safety rules and regulations may be subject to disciplinary action. The Employer and the Union insist on the observation of safety rules, regulations and procedures, as specified in the Safety and Health Manual of the City of Tulsa.
Section 17.2 All unsafe or unhealthful working conditions shall be reported to the supervisor. The supervisor may request the aid of safety personnel in making assessments of hazards and remedies if desirable and necessary. The employee is to perform work in a safe manner and management is to see that the work place is reasonably safe and healthful. The City will promptly investigate all accidents/incidents involving employees, and take prompt remedial or corrective actions to remedy such events, including potential discipline to employees. Employees are expected to cooperate fully in the investigation of such accidents/incidents.
Section 17.3 No person shall discharge or in any manner restrain, coerce, threaten or discriminate against an employee for well-intended reporting of unsafe or unhealthful conditions. If an employee believes sufficient remedy has not taken place in response to his/her request, the matter may then be entered as a written grievance in Step Two (2) of the grievance procedure within five working days of the conclusion of the department’s investigation. If the grievance remains unresolved, it may be appealed to Step Three (3) of the grievance procedure. Safety and Health grievances may not be appealed to arbitration.
Section 17.4 The City and the Union recognize that substance abuse is treatable and that appropriate responses to these problems include education, treatment and rehabilitation. The City and the Union agree that substance abuse in the workplace may represent a threat to personnel and public safety and property and must be remedied if it occurs. Employe...