HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS Sample Clauses

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. The Parties agree that certain hazardous weather conditions (lightning, flooding, extreme heat, extreme cold, etc.) can create or contribute to unsafe work conditions. The parties further agree to monitor conditions, provide applicable specific training, and to work together to prevent unsafe actions and situations.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. ‌ In cases of severe wind, rain, or electrical storms, severe temperatures/wind chill factors, or severe snow storms and ice blanketing, no employee shall be unnecessarily compelled to work under conditions which involve a physical risk to his or her health and personal safety. In the event that the Union believes that employees are being compelled to work under such conditions, the Local Union President or his or her designee has the right to discuss the matter with the President & CEO or designee. However, such discussion shall not affect the Authority’s rights under this Section. If, after such discussion, the Authority maintains that employees should work under such conditions, the Authority shall provide such employees with the protective, foul weather gear and clothing specified by the President & CEO or designee in consultation with the Union. The Authority shall be responsible for continuing to clean such items and shall furnish such items for use by employees under the conditions specified in this Section, and as outlined in Article 28. The employees shall return such items at the end of each day of use, unless otherwise directed by the President & CEO or designee.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. When, in consultation with the Principal or designate, the teacher considers it hazardous for the teacher to travel to or from school or to be in school, then the teacher shall be excused so long as the hazard exists. When absences are due to hazardous weather conditions there shall be no pay deductions or loss of sick leave credit.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. A. NWS operations must continue around the clock, 7 days a week despite adverse weather conditions. The NWS has decided all employees scheduled for operational work, or otherwise identified as operational by the station supervisor due to exigency of the situation, are "emergency employees." In accordance with Federal regulations, all emergency personnel are required to report for work as scheduled or to continue to perform their duties regardless of action taken to excuse other employees from duty. During hazardous weather emergencies (example: blizzard, ice storm, etc.), the following procedure will be followed: 1. The facility head or designee will assess the hazardous weather event and the effects on the surrounding community to determine if all employees must report to/remain at work. Facility heads are encouraged to confer with the local Federal Executive Board or other coordinating entity as part of this assessment. Where multiple NWS facilities are within the same metropolitan area, only one NWS official is delegated responsibility to make determinations for all facilities in the area. In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management usually makes this assessment. 2. All NWS operational employees have been designated as emergency employees, however, it may not be necessary for all NWS emergency employees to report for duty in every hazardous weather event. Based on his/her assessment, the facility head will determine which employees who are scheduled for work will be required to report to work as emergency employees for that event. Based on the nature and duration of the event, the facility head may also determine other employees are needed to meet the needs of the agency during the event. 3. Within his/her delegation of authority, the facility head will determine if the situation warrants granting of any administrative leave or whether the use of a liberal leave policy is appropriate for any employees of the facility. 4. Should administrative leave be granted to employees who are not emergency employees (or who are not determined as emergency employees for the particular event), the facility head or designee will call (or otherwise notify in another mutually acceptable method) the employees scheduled for that day to inform them of their administrative leave status. 5. If the facility head determines a liberal leave policy will be in effect during the event, no calls will be made to employees. Emergency employees who ...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. A. Maintenance personnel must report to work no later than 10:00 A.M. if school is closed. All personnel must report to work at regular time for delayed openings for students. B. Any maintenance personnel who calls out sick during a weather emergency must supply a doctor’s note. Failure to do so may result in loss of pay. Vacation time and personal days will be permitted if approval at least 24 hours in advance.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. A. All unit members must report to work for their regular assigned shift. B. All unit members assigned to a day shift must report to work no later than 10:00 A.M. C. Any unit member who does not report to work will lose that day’s pay. Vacation time and personal days will be permitted, if approved, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. D. All Security personnel are to report at their regular shift.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. A. Head Custodians and Head Groundskeepers must report to work no later than 10:00 A.M. B. Any Head Custodian or Head Groundskeeper who does not report to work will lose that day’s pay. C. Any Cafeteria Manager that has reported to work for a delayed opening and school is then cancelled, will receive no less than two (2) hours pay. Vacation time, sick time and personal days will be permitted if approved at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. A doctor’s note will be required for less than forty-eight (48) hours for sick time.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. In cases of severe wind, rain or electrical storms, severe temperatures/wind chill factors or severe snow storms and ice blanketing, no employee shall be unnecessarily compelled to work under conditions which involve a physical risk to his/her health and personal safety. In the event the Union believes employees are being compelled to work under such conditions, the Local Union President or designee has the right to discuss the matter with the Health Commissioner or designee. However, such discussion shall not affect the City's rights under this Section 30.12. If, after such discussion, the City maintains that employees should work under such conditions, the City shall provide such employees with the protective, foul weather gear and clothing as provided in Section 29.2(F).

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. LIGHTNING 1. Lightning safety awareness is a priority at every outdoor facility and operation. Employer and Employee awareness and education regarding the dangers posed by a lightning strike is the single most important means to achieving lightning safety. The Employer will conduct annual safety briefings which educate the Employee on the dangers posed by lightning. 2. The Employer will monitor weather conditions at all times using the most up-to-date means of weather forecast equipment available, and will keep Employees posted on the latest weather conditions affecting their work area. 3. Local weather forecasts from an approved DoD Weather Organization should be noted in a reasonable amount of time prior to scheduled work activities. 4. Suspension and resumption of work activities, and the weather events that will trigger a work stoppage, should be planned in advance and adhered to without compromise. 5. When lightning strikes the earth within a 10 mile radius of the duty station the Employer will make an announcement warning Employees of the close proximity of lightning. 6. When lightning strikes the earth within a 5 mile radius of the duty station, the Employer will cease all outdoor activity and ensure Employees take shelter in approved sites. These include fully enclosed metal vehicles with windows up, substantial buildings, and low ground. 7. UNSAFE SHELTER AREAS include all outdoor metal objects, like power poles, fences and gates, high mast light poles, metal bleachers, electrical equipment, and mowing and road machinery. Personnel will avoid seeking shelter under solitary trees, in water, in open fields, or on high ground and inside caves.