Anti-Violence. The Company and the Union are committed to preventing workplace violence and are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Reasonable steps will be taken to protect employees from workplace violence from all sources. The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act defines workplace violence as the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. It also includes an: • attempt to exercise physical force against a worker in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to a worker; and a • statement or behaviour that a worker could reasonably interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker. Violent behaviour from anyone in the workplace is unacceptable. This policy applies to all Company employees, as well as customers, clients, contractors, suppliers or other visitors to the facility. Everyone is expected to uphold this policy and to work together to prevent workplace violence. The Company has established various programs that help implement this policy. These include a health and safety inspection process that conducts a regular assessment of potential issues that might contribute to workplace violence, as well as an Emergency Response Plan, for the purposes of summoning immediate assistance where required. The Company will ensure this policy and the supporting programs are implemented and maintained and that all employees have access to appropriate information and instruction to protect them from potential violence in the workplace. Every employee is required to work in compliance with this policy and the supporting programs. All employees are encouraged to raise any concerns about workplace violence and to promptly report violent incidents or threats. In the event that an employee becomes aware of a violent incident, or threat of violence, they are strongly encouraged to report this immediately to their Supervisor or Manager, the Human Resources Department, Health and Safety Coordinator, Employee Advocate, or to a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. This includes issues of domestic violence. To the extent that an employee is being subjected to domestic violence, and believe that a spouse or partner may pose a risk to them in the workplace, they are encouraged to report those concerns using the process described above, so that appropriate precaution...
Anti-Violence. The Company has a “zero tolerance” policy regarding workplace violence. Any form of threat or act of violence is prohibited, and will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment. This policy of zero tolerance of violence covers Employees and also extends to persons connected with the Company including customers, vendors or others who interact with Employees. Any conduct that is intended to, or likely to be perceived as, intending to create a fear of bodily harm, actual physical injury or property damage is prohibited. Prohibited behavior may include, but is not limited to, physical and/or verbal intimidation, threats of violent conduct, vandalism, sabotage, arson, use of weapons and/or carrying weapons onto Company property, including parking areas. In addition, offensive and/or threatening comments regarding violent events and/or behavior are not tolerated. The Company is committed to enforcing this policy and will take reasonable security measures to safeguard the workplace and the well being of all Employees. The Company reserves the right to inspect any locker, desk, work area or other personal belongings located on company premises when the safety of others or Company property may be at risk. Employees should immediately report any concerns regarding workplace violence to their supervisor, Human Resources or the Employee Advocate. Complaints will be promptly investigated. No Employee will be adversely affected in employment as the result of the good faith reporting of such a concern or participation in the investigation of such a report.
Anti-Violence. All employees shall be offered mandatory anti-violence training at least once each calendar year. Employees attending such training shall be paid at the straight-time rate.
