Common use of Environmental, Health and Safety Considerations Clause in Contracts

Environmental, Health and Safety Considerations. A. The Board is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and students. The Board shall make every reasonable effort to provide and maintain conditions free from known hazards. No employee shall be required to work in an unsafe or unhealthy working environment. Staff members are encouraged to report health and/or safety concerns to the building administration and where appropriate submit a formal work order. Nothing herein shall be deemed to discourage BLT’s from discussing environmental concerns. B. No bargaining unit member shall be required to handle bodily fluids or administer medication unless specifically trained to do so. Bargaining unit members who provide emergency support for medically necessary events (e.g. Epi-pen, defibrillator, diabetic care) shall be adequately trained at Board expense.

Environmental, Health and Safety Considerations. A. The Board is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and students. The Board shall make every reasonable effort to provide and maintain conditions free from known hazards. No employee shall be required to work in an unsafe or unhealthy working environment. Staff members are encouraged to report health and/or safety concerns to the building administration and where appropriate submit a formal work order. Nothing herein shall be deemed to discourage BLT’s from discussing environmental concerns. B. No bargaining unit member shall be required to handle bodily fluids or administer medication unless specifically trained to do so. Bargaining unit members who provide emergency support for medically necessary events (e.g. e.g., Epi-pen, defibrillator, diabetic care) shall be adequately trained at Board expense.