HEALTH AND SAFETY. The Employer and the Union agree that a safe and healthy work environment is necessary to ensure the well-being of the employees.
(24.01) The Employer and the Union shall establish a joint committee to investigate all aspects of health and safety in connection with the operation of the newspaper. The committee shall be composed of an equal number of Employer and Union representatives. The committee shall have the power to investigate all suspected health and safety hazards and recommend corrective measures where required. The Employer will respond in writing to each recommendation of the Committee within a reasonable time. Union representatives to the committee shall be afforded such time off as is necessary to transact activities within the scope of the committee and they shall suffer no loss of wages.
(24.02) The Health and Safety Committee is presently operating under guidelines below. The guidelines may be changed by the Health and Safety Committee, and are subject to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended.
1. The Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of not more than five members selected by the employer and five members selected by the union. Alternates may be allowed with the approval of the co-chairs. Names and work locations of all joint committee members, and alternates, shall be posted conspicuously in the workplace.
2. The regularly scheduled meeting of the committee shall be on the first Tuesday of each month. The date of the regularly scheduled meeting can be moved by less than 15 days as of right by either of the co-chairs. Any change in the date of the meeting of more than 14 days from the regularly scheduled meeting date must be agreed to by both co-chairs.
3. There shall be two co-chairs, one from the employer and one from the workers; and each shall assume the chair duties at alternate meetings of the committee. A co-chair may designate an alternate, who may or may not be a permanent member of the committee. The alternate may take on any of the responsibilities of the co-chair.
4. A co-chair may, with the consent and approval of his or her counterpart, invite any additional person(s) to attend the meeting to provide additional information and comment, but they shall not participate in the regular business of the meeting.
5. The members of the committee who represent workers shall designate one of the members representing workers to inspect the physical condition of the workplace, accompanied by a ...
HEALTH AND SAFETY. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to ensure the health and safety of staff and labour engaged for the Works. The Contractor shall, in collaboration with and to the requirements of the local health authorities, ensure that para-medical staff, first aid facilities, ambulance service are available on the Site at all times, and that suitable arrangements are made for all necessary welfare and hygiene requirements and for the prevention of epidemics. The Contractor shall appoint a safety officer to be responsible for the safety of personnel on the Site. This safety officer shall be qualified for his work and shall have the authority to issue instructions concerning safety and take protective measures to prevent accidents. The Contractor shall maintain records and make reports concerning health, safety and welfare of personnel, and damage to property, in such manner as the Authority may reasonably require.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. Contractor shall perform any and all of its obligations under this Contract in a manner that does not compromise the health and safety of any DSHS client with whom the Contractor has contact.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and LEA laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures regarding pupil and employee health and safety. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of California Education Code sections 35021 et. seq. regarding the examination of CONTRACTOR’s employees and volunteers for tuberculosis. CONTRACTOR shall provide to LEA documentation for each individual volunteering, employed, contracted, and/or otherwise hired by CONTRACTOR of such compliance before an individual comes in contact with an LEA pupil. CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of California Education Code section 35021 et seq., regarding preventing registered sex offenders from volunteering and to request fingerprinting clearance of volunteers. CONTRACTOR shall comply with OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standards, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 1910.1030, when providing medical treatment or assistance to a pupil. CONTRACTOR further agrees to provide annual training regarding universal health care precautions and to post required notices in areas designated in the California Health and Safety Code.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 15.1 The parties to this Agreement are committed to the safe operation of machinery and equipment, to the observance of safe working practices, the proper use of all personal safety equipment and to the safety and health of all employees and other persons who may enter the workplace.
15.2 To facilitate this, all employees will be made aware of Company OH&S policies, rules and procedures. Employees are to ensure that they adhere to the Company’s OH&S policies, rules and procedures at all times in the workplace. Any breach of the Company’s OH&S policies, rules and procedures will be deemed to be misconduct and will lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.
15.3 Employees are responsible for the observance of Company OH&S Policy in the workplace. They will take care and have responsibility of all safety equipment in the workplace including signage. Negligence of an employee associated with the loss of OH&S equipment or signage may result in the employee having to compensate for that loss to the Company.
15.4 Employees will not undertake any task or operate any equipment that they have not been trained to perform safely. Any employee that is unsure whether he/she or a work colleague is competent to safely perform a task or operate equipment will not proceed and will notify the Company immediately.
15.5 Smoking is not permitted inside Company premises (including toilets) or vehicles.
15.6 Before commencing work employees shall conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify and eliminate any hazards to themselves or other persons. If an employee cannot safely rectify these hazards he/she should not commence work and immediately notify Company management.
15.7 Employees should immediately notify Company management by completion of the relevant form if they injure themselves at work or subsequently become aware of any injury or disease that they may have sustained during the course of employment with the Company.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. C8.1 The Contractor shall promptly notify the Authority of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of the Contract. The Authority shall promptly notify the Contractor of any health and safety hazards which may exist or arise at the Authority’s Premises and which may affect the Contractor in the performance of the Contract.
C8.2 While on the Premises, the Contractor shall comply with any health and safety measures implemented by the Authority in respect of Contractor’s Personnel and other persons working on those Premises.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 6.5.1 The Supplier shall promptly notify the Authority of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Contract. The Authority shall promptly notify the Supplier of any health and safety hazards which may exist or arise at the Premises and which may affect the Supplier in the performance of its obligations under the Contract.
6.5.2 While on the Premises, the Supplier shall comply with any health and safety measures implemented by the Authority in respect of Staff and other persons working there.
6.5.3 The Supplier shall notify the Authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring in the performance of its obligations under the Contract on the Premises where that incident causes any personal injury or damage to property which could give rise to personal injury.
6.5.4 The Supplier shall comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Xxx 0000 and any other acts, orders, regulations and codes of practice relating to health and safety, which may apply to Staff and other persons working on the Premises in the supply of the Services under the Contract.
6.5.5 The Supplier shall ensure that its health and safety policy statement (as required by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) is made available to the Authority on request.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 7A01 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. 7A02 In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety and personal protective equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. 7A03 The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Union representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. On an annual basis the Workplace Safety and Health Committee will be provided with a copy of the Critical Incident Stress Management or applicable policies for review. 7A04 The Employer and the Union agree that no form of abuse of nurses will be condoned in the workplace. Both parties will work together in recognizing, facilitating the reporting of alleged abuse and resolving such problems as they arise. Any nurse who believes a situation may become or has become abusive shall report this to the immediate supervisor. The Employer shall notify the Union ninety-six (96) hours after the receipt of the report. Every reasonable effort will be made to rectify the abusive situation to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. There shall be a policy supporting a Respectful Workplace and zero tolerance of staff abuse which shall be reviewed annually by the Workplace Health and Safety Committee. Such policy shall address the issue of communication strategies, which will include signage. The Employer’s Respectful Workplace policy shall include a commitment to conclude the investigation as quickly as is reasonably possible and that the investigation process itself will be conducted in an impartial manner. 7A05 At the request of a nurse, the Employer shall provide, at no cost to the nurse, vaccination(s) and/or immunization(s) for occupational illness(es) in accordance with the Canadian Immunization Guide from the Laboratory Centre for Disease for Health Canada. 7A06 Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program - The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled nurses even when she/he is not covered under the D & R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such nurse will be super...
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 16.01 The Employer agrees to continue reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of high standards of health and safety in the workplace including a properly heated and lighted working environment that is consistent with the nature of the work undertaken. The Employer and employees shall comply with applicable federal and provincial health and safety legislation and regulations. The Employer is committed to the prevention of illness and injury through the provision and maintenance of health and safety conditions on its premises. The Employer endeavours to provide a hazard free environment and minimize risks by adherence to all relevant legislation and, where appropriate, through development and implementation of additional internal standards, programmes and procedures. The Employer requires that health and safety be a primary objective in every area of its operation and that all persons utilizing University premises comply with procedures, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, to be consulted and to have input and the right to refuse unsafe work where there is an immediate danger to their health and safety or the health and safety of others.
16.02 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for refusal to work on a job or in any workplace or to operate any equipment where it would be contrary to applicable federal or provincial legislation or regulations.
16.03 Employees must use required protective devices and other equipment in an effort to reduce exposure to injury. The University will provide such devices and equipment with the exception of safety shoes and prescription safety glasses. The university agrees to contribute up to three hundred ($300.00) dollars per employee once every two (2) years, upon production of original receipts for employees who require prescription safety glasses for the performance of their duties and where, in the opinion of the University, protective face xxxxxxx are not appropriate, towards the cost of prescription safety glasses (lens and frames). Employees who are required to wear safety shoes in the performance of their duties will be reimbursed towards the receipted cost of Employer approved safety shoes or boots up to $175.00 in each year of the contract. The parties agree that in exceptional circumstances the Employer may agree to provide greater coverage i...
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 19.1 The Supplier shall promptly notify the British Council of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of this Agreement, take such steps as are reasonably necessary to ensure the health and safety of persons likely to be affected by the performance of the Services and notify the British Council of any incident occurring on the Premises or otherwise in connection with the provision of the Services which causes or could give rise to personal injury.
19.2 The Supplier shall take all necessary measures to comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 (or any equivalent legislation in any applicable jurisdiction) and any other acts, orders, regulations and codes of practice (including any approved codes of practice) relating to health and safety, which may apply to the performance of this Agreement.
