Common use of Alternate Health and Safety Representative Clause in Contracts

Alternate Health and Safety Representative. During negotiations the parties discussed an alternate Health and Safety Representative for office workers. It was agreed the alternate will serve as the second Union member of the Health and Safety Committee. The alternate will function in the event that the Health and Safety Representative is absent for one day or more. It is further agreed that the alternate as a member of the Health and Safety Committee may function only if the Health and Safety Representative has not already functioned for the eight (8) hours a week maximum and has provided management with advance notification of his/her absence. It is understood the alternate will be designated as the regular replacement for the Health and Safety Rep. by the National Union and may only function after management has received notification of his/her identity in writing. At the earliest opportunity arrangements will be made to train the alternate by attending a 40 hour Journeyman/woman Health and Safety Training Course. It is further understood the alternate will be entitled to Joint Health and Safety Committee Training when the subject matter is suitable for the requirements of the office Health and Safety Committee.