Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. (b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation. (c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee. (d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment. (e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease. (f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) . Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, including bed bugs, the Employer will immediately inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) , including bed bugs. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) . Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice lice, bed bugs, or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) . The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f. The Employer will ensure all employees are provided up to date information regarding known risk(s) and/or potential transmission of a communicable disease. The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties Parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will shall inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will shall be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the twenty-four (24-) hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will shall be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer willshall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will shall be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties Parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will shall inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will shall be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the twenty-four (24-) hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will shall be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer willshall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will shall be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties Parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers caregivers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the twenty-four (24-) hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the twenty-four (24-) hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will shall inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will shall be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will shall be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer willshall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will shall be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where practicable, when a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where an employee becomes aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the employee will notify the leadership team member on site or on call and advise other employees through regular communication systems.
(c) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers employees about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/sessions/ in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will shall inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will shall be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-24 hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will shall be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer willshall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will shall be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestationsinfestation.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers employees about the inherent risk of the communicable disease diseases or parasitic infestationinfestations.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee Employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement will ensure that a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable diseasedisease is in place.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations.
(a) The parties to this agreement Agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
(b) Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will shall inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation.
(c) Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee.
(d) Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will shall be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will shall be provided with an appropriate treatment.
(e) The Employer willshall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease.
(f) The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will shall be without loss of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement