Educational and Training Programs. 20.4.1 The Employer, in consultation with the appropriate Occupational Health Committee, will develop and implement educational and training programs relating to the health and safety of workers, at no cost to the employees, and to be conducted during normal work time. 20.4.2 Upon giving reasonable notice (generally of not less than forty-eight (48) hours), Union members of the health committees shall be entitled to take time off work not exceeding five (5) days per year to attend educational courses and seminars for the instruction and upgrading on health and safety matters. Where these courses are given by the Occupational Health Division of Saskatchewan Labour, a training agency approved by the division, or occupational health training given or approved by the Employer, this time will be taken with no loss of earnings or other benefits. Management reserves the right to postpone this training if necessary to meet urgent operational requirements or emergencies. 20.4.3 Employees who feel they have not had opportunity for training on new equipment which they are required to operate as part of their normal duties should first discuss the issue with their Xxxx, Administrative Head or designate and then, if necessary, with Human Resources.
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