Central Joint Health and Safety Committee Sample Clauses

Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. (a) The Parties agree that there will exist a Central Joint Health and Safety Committee (CJHSC).
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Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. (a) Subject to the provisions of the OHSA, the Employer agrees that the Union has the option to be represented by 1 current Union member on each of the Joint Health and Safety committee(s) (”JHSC”) responsible for an area in which members of the bargaining unit are employed. Subject to OHSA, the Union also has the option to be represented by 1 current bargaining unit member on the Central JHSC. Employees shall exercise their rights under the OHSA through these committees and as per the OHSA.
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Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. (a) The Parties agree that there will exist a Central Joint Health and Safety Committee JH The Employer shall maintain the for the purposes of addressing health and safety matters. CAW Local Unit shall appoint Members to the The shall be co-chaired by one worker member and one management member as determined by the The Central Joint Health and Safety Committee shall: make recommendations in the development of the Health and Safety policy and programs; consider and expeditiously dispose of matters concerning health and safety raised by members of the committee or referred to it by a or a health and safety representative, the Employer shall consider all recommendations made by make recommendations in the development and monitoring of programs for the prevention of hazards in the workplace that also provides for the education of Employees in health and safety matters; participate to the extent that it considers necessary in inquiries, investigations, studies and inspections pertaining to occupational health and safety; make recommendations in the development and monitoring of a program for the provision of personal protective equipment, clothing, devices or materials;
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Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. L32.10 The Board and the Bargaining Unit agree that the Guidelines for the Structure and Function of the Central Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be attached to the Collective Agreement for information. Such Guidelines are subject to mutual agreement between the parties to this Agreement.
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Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. Recognizing both its responsibilities under the applicable legislation and that the health and safety of bargaining unit members is of mutual importance to the Society and the Local, the Society agrees to the establishment of a Central Joint Health and Safety Committee. The committee shall be comprised of representatives from all employee groups from each of the Society's workplaces including Midland Receiving Home. The Union representatives shall be selected or appointed by the Union. The role of the Central Joint Health and Safety Committee shall include: • Disseminate pertinent health and safety information relating to changes in regulations, legislation and/or the introduction of new compliance requirements. • Respond to broad health and safety concerns effecting staff across the Society. • Initiate and undertake initiatives aimed at improving the health and safety of Society staff. • To make recommendations to senior management regarding the development of proactive health and safety practices, guidelines and/or policies. • To promote the profile of health & safety in the workplace.
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Related to Central Joint Health and Safety Committee

  • Joint Health and Safety Committee i) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees from each Hospital site. Hospitals will choose either to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each Hospital site, or to have a separate Joint Health and Safety Committee at each Hospital site, unless the parties agree otherwise.

  • Health and Safety Committee Where required a committee will be formed and will meet where required by the Employer’s safety policies and by statute.

  • Health and Safety Committees A. The parties agree that Joint Union/Management Health and Safety Committees are appropriate. At the Union's request, each department shall establish at least one Joint Union/Management Health and Safety Committee.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union agree to cooperate in the promotion of safe working conditions, the prevention of accidents, the prevention of workplace injuries and the promotion of safe workplace practices.

  • Health & Safety Committee The Employer agrees to establish a Health & Safety Committee for all employees of the company under the auspices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The Committee shall be made up of an equal number (not less than one each) of non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit persons who have completed their probationary period. The Union has the right to appoint the members representing the bargaining unit. The Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings and post them in the shop. One copy will be forwarded to the Union office.

  • Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union recognize the role of the joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in promoting a safe and healthful workplace. The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established for each Employer covered by this Collective Agreement. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Committee shall be as between the Employer and the Union, with equal representation, and with each party appointing its own representatives. Representatives of the Union shall be chosen by the Union membership or appointed by the Union. All minutes of the meetings of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee will be recorded in a mutually agreeable format and will be sent to the Union. The Union further agrees to actively pursue with the other Health Care Unions a Joint Union Committee for the purposes of this Article. The Employer agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Employer members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. The Union agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Union members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. Such training and orientation shall take place within six (6) months of taking office.

  • Local Safety Committee There shall be established in each department and/or principal place of employment (for example: institutions, hospitals, colleges, transportation department areas, Department of Natural Resources regions, etc.) a joint Safety Committee composed of Appointing Authority representatives selected by the Appointing Authority and employee representatives selected by the Union, one from each bargaining unit represented by the Union but at a minimum, a total of two (2) representatives. If more than one (1) exclusive representative exists in the department or principal place of employment, the Union will attempt to work out an arrangement with the other exclusive bargaining representative(s) to insure their input to the Committee. The chair of the Committee shall be appointed by the Appointing Authority. The Appointing Authority may consider having co-chairs, one management and one labor. The Safety Committee shall meet at least quarterly or as may be legally required and meetings shall be scheduled by the Safety Officer. Additional meetings may be called by the Safety Officer or by the Local Union or Appointing Authority as the need may arise. All Safety Committee meetings shall be held during normal day shift working hours on the Appointing Authority's premises and without loss of pay. The function of the Safety Committee will be to review reports of property damage and personal injury accidents and alleged hazardous working conditions, to provide support for a strong safety program, to review building security issues, and to review and recommend safety policies to the Appointing Authority. Normally, the Committee shall acknowledge in writing receipt of reports of alleged hazardous working conditions within thirty (30) calendar days of their submission. A copy of the Committee's recommendations, if any, to the Appointing Authority regarding the disposition of such reports shall also be provided to the individual who filed the report with the Committee. In addition, the Safety Committee will provide the filing party with a copy of the Appointing Authority's response and/or proposed actions, if any. At the request of the Local Union or Safety Committee, hazard assessments will be made available for review. Each Local Safety Committee in a facility with a laundry and/or a kitchen shall perform a routine heat survey to check temperature, humidity, and exhaust and fan systems in the laundries and kitchens. The Employer agrees to coordinate technical assistance to the Local Safety Committee upon request.

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