Common use of Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations Clause in Contracts

Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. 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. 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, 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. Where an employee has contracted scabies, 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. 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. 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.