Developing a more healthy and safe working environment Sample Clauses

Developing a more healthy and safe working environment. Where it is agreed a training committee be established, that training committee should be constituted by equal numbers of employer and employee representatives and have a charter which clearly states its role and responsibilities. Where it is agreed that additional training should be undertaken by an employee, that training will be undertaken on the job. Provided that if training is undertaken during ordinary working hours the employee concerned will not suffer any loss of pay. Any costs associated with standard fees for prescribed courses and prescribed textbooks (except those textbooks which are available in the employer's technical library) incurred in connection with the undertaking of training will be reimbursed by the employer upon production of evidence of such expenditure. Provided that reimbursement will also be on an annual basis subject to the presentation of reports of satisfactory progress. Travel costs incurred by an employee undertaking training in accordance with this clause which exceed those normally incurred in travelling to and from work will be reimbursed by the employer. Shop Stewards will be given a maximum of five (5) days training per annum (cumulative to 15 days) at an approved union training program. Shop Stewards will be paid their normal rate including allowances while attending these courses. Occupational Health and Safety Representatives will be gi ven a maximum of five