Common use of HEALTH AND SAFETY Clause in Contracts

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 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 provisions requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University as amended. 1. The Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee shall consist of not more than five members selected by the employer and five members selected by the union. It is 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 that to by both co-chairs. 3. There shall be two co-chairs, one from the University 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 management member of the committee, not more often than once a month. Appropriate supervisors should be encouraged to accompany the inspections whenever possible. Where an emergency prevents an employer member from attending a scheduled inspection, the employer will designate another representative to accompany the worker member. 6. All health and safety concerns raised during the physical inspection will be recorded on an appropriate workplace inspection form and signed by both members of the inspection team. 7. The workplace inspection form will be forwarded to the committee and appropriate department manager and the Union manager of Human Resources within three days of the workplace inspection. 8. The employer will cooperate supply a secretary for the meetings of the committee to take minutes and be responsible for having the minutes typed, circulated and filed, where possible, within one calendar week of the meetings, or as the committee may from time to time require. Minutes of the meetings will be reviewed and edited where necessary by the co-chairs, then signed and circulated to all committee members and a copy forwarded to appropriate management committee members. Agenda items will be identified by a reference number and be readily available in a proper filing system. Names of committee members will not be used in the minutes except to record attendance. 9. The committee shall have a quorum of four members present in order to conduct business, of whom two shall be members of management. One chair must be present in order to conduct business. If a co-chair is absent, the other co-chair will chair the meeting. The number of employer members shall not be greater than the number of worker members. 10. All items that are resolved or not will be reported in the minutes. Unresolved items will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. 11. All employees will discuss their health and safety problems with their immediate supervisor, where practicable, before bringing them to the fullest possible extent attention of the committee. (24.03) An employee requiring leave to participate in a recognized programme for the treatment of drug or alcohol abuse shall be granted such leave as is necessary under the provisions of Article 13, subject to reasonable limits on the length and repetition of any such leave. Proof of participation in such recognized programme shall be submitted to the Employer. (24.04) The parties are committed to undertaking initiatives with the goal of eliminating the incidence of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesworkplace. To this end, a sub-committee of the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s joint health and safety or committee is being established to investigate measures that can be taken to achieve viable solutions to this issue. The sub-committee will submit its recommendations to the health Employer and safety of othersthose recommendations will be implemented insofar as they are reasonable and practicable. 25.03 (24.05) The Company has agreed to provide a fund of up to $10,000 which the Union and the Company will select a worker representative jointly administer in order to defray the cost of RSI treatment for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed employees who have exceeded the monetary limits provided under the Occupational Employer’s Extended Health and Safety ActCare benefit. Time spent attending meetings These annual limits shall be non-cumulative. Requests for treatment expenditures beyond the limit of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative annual funds listed above shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on at the Committee. The University will provide discretion of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training Company which shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeexercised reasonably. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 11.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement will cooperate to the fullest extent in the matter of occupational health, safety and accident prevention. The Employer is subject to the provisions of will require that Employees utilize safety equipment and devices as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Code. Required safety equipment and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices will be provided where necessary by the Union on the University Joint Employer. The Employer and Employees will take reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce or minimize all workplace safety hazards. 11.02 The Employer shall establish a Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committee(s) which shall be composed of representatives of the University Employer and at least one (1) Employee representative of the Union will cooperate and may include representatives of other employee groups. Where practical, the Union shall have two (2) representatives sit on the Committee(s). This Committee shall meet at least once a month. 11.03 The number of Employer representatives on the Committee shall not exceed the number of representatives from the Union and other employee groups. The Committee will, on an annual basis, discuss and determine the most effective means of chairing meetings. 11.04 The Basic Rate of Pay shall be paid to an Employee representative for time spent in attendance at a meeting of this Committee. 11.05 The Employer shall not unreasonably deny Employee representatives of the Health and Safety Committee(s) access to the fullest possible extent workplace to conduct safety inspections. 11.06 The Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety including responsibility for communication and education as required. The Union may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard. 11.07 The Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to protect the prevention security of accidents each Employee on the Employer’s premises and may make recommendations to the promotion of safety and Employer in that regard. (a) If an issue arises regarding occupational health at University workplaces. To this endor safety, the parties acknowledge Employee or Union shall first seek to resolve the issue through discussion with the applicable immediate supervisor in an excluded management position. If the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, it may then be forwarded, in writing, to the Committee. The Committee shall meet within ten (10) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to Named Holidays) of receiving a written issue regarding occupational health and safety. 25.02 (b) Should an issue not be resolved by the Committee, the issue shall be referred to the Senior Program Officer, or designate(s) with accountability for Workplace Health & Safety. A resolution meeting between the Union and the Senior Program Officer, or Designate(s), shall take place within twenty- one (21) calendar days of the issue being referred to the Senior Program Officer. The Employer recognizes Senior Program Officer or designate(s) shall reply in writing to the right Union within seven (7) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Named Holidays). (c) Should an issue not be resolved by the Senior Program Officer, or Designate(s) the issue shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer (or Designate). A resolution meeting between the Union and the CEO (or Designate) shall take place within twenty-one (21) calendar days of workers the issue being referred to be informed about hazards the CEO. The CEO (or Designate) shall reply in writing to the workplaceUnion within seven (7) calendar days (excluding Saturdays, to be provided with appropriate trainingSundays and Named Holidays). (d) Should the issue remain unresolved following the CEO’s written response, the Union may request and shall have the right to refuse unsafe work present its recommendation(s) to the governing Board. The governing Board shall reply in accordance with writing to the Union within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of the presentation by the Union. 11.09 The Employer shall have in place a Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policy (that includes harassment and bullying), and working alone policies and procedures to support a working alone safety plan which adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger legislation. 11.10 The Employer shall have a process in place to protect the Employee’s health and safety or to Employees in situations that could impact the health and safety of othersthe Employees in the workplace such as: isolation/contagious disease communication and notification of violent patient/resident. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health 11.11 Employer policies, plans and Safety Committee formed under the procedures related to Occupational Health and & Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on reviewed annually by the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and 11.12 Where the other devices Employer requires that the University requires Employees Employee receive specific immunization and titre, as a result of or related to wear and/or utilizetheir work, it shall be provided at no cost. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information(a) Occupational Health & Safety education, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training instruction shall be considered time workedprovided to Employees, as outlined at the Basic Rate of Pay, to fulfill the requirements for training, instruction or education set out in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Regulation or Code. (b) The Employer shall provide training at no cost to all Employees on the Committee to assist them in performing their duties on the workplaceCommittee. Such training shall be provided at the Employee’s basic rate of pay. 11.14 When introducing a regularly scheduled shift that begins or ends between the hours of twenty-four hundred (2400) and zero six hundred (0600), including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentEmployer will notify the Union.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.1 The Employer is subject to College shall make provisions for the provisions health and safety of its faculty members during normal operating hours of the Occupational Health and Safety Act campus. 21.2 Faculty members have the right to be informed of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate any known potential danger to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to their health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes 21.3 All complaints or concerns which are not resolved at the right level of workers Department or Division Chair shall be brought immediately to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with attention of the appropriate training, Xxxx and the right Association. This shall be the responsibility of the Division Chair. 21.4 The Association and the College agree that regulations made pursuant to refuse unsafe the Workers' Compensation Act, or any other statute of the Province of British Columbia or the Government of Canada pertaining to the work in accordance with the environment, shall be fully complied with. 21.5 The College shall maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate Committee in keeping with the Industrial Health and Safety regulations of the Workers' Compensation Board and ensure such committee carries out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with said regulations. 21.5.1 There shall be no less than two (2) faculty members appointed by the Association on said committee. 21.5.2 All Association-appointed representatives engaged in health and safety responsibilities shall be considered to be performing assigned duties while involved in safety and health inspections, analysis, meetings or related activities. 21.5.3 The committee shall have the right to inspect health and safety conditions without restraint and to consult as may be necessary with persons who are professionally or technically qualified to advise the committee on such matters. 21.5.4 The committee has the right to review employer records considered relevant to health and safety concerns, exclusive of medical or personnel files. 21.5.5 The committee shall be notified of each incident, complaint or concern regarding health and safety, and shall investigate and report in writing on the nature and cause of each. 21.5.6 Both the Association and the College shall receive copies of any minutes, reports, or correspondence pertaining to the committee or its operation. 21.6 A faculty member may refuse to perform assigned work when the member has reasonable cause to believe that to do the assigned work may be a danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health himself/herself or anyone at or near the workplace. In this event, the faculty member shall report the situation to his or her Department Chair or Division Chair, or the Building Services Manager, Campus Security and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the CommitteeSafety. The University will provide situation shall then be investigated and, if possible resolved through the required training for certification at no cost to following sequence: a) by the Employee appropriate Department Chair or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplyDivision Chair, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment the faculty member concerned and the other devices that Association; b) by the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizecommittee representatives and the Building Services Manager, Campus Security and Safety; c) by a relevant inspector. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 and will review the Critical Incident Stress Management policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, or where there is no CISM team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the Province nurse, or the manager on behalf of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected nurse. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISM as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISM teams. 7A04 The Employer and the Union on agree that no form of abuse of nurses will be condoned in the University Joint 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 CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the University and Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will cooperate include the name of the affected nurse and a brief description as to the fullest possible extent in mechanism of injury/exposure, subject to the prevention restrictions and requirements of accidents and PHIA. 7A05 At the promotion request of safety and health at University workplaces. To this enda nurse, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workEmployer shall provide, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee 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. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 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 they are not covered under the UnionD & R, WCB or MPI programs. Time spent Any such nurse will be supernumerary in such training nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work and Overtime. 25.05 When Program for a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 nurse. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to an Employee to protect review the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information provisions of the Health program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit limitations. If required, the Employer shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Occupational Health Union and Safety Actthe nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, persons with authority in by agreement between the workplaceEmployer and the Union, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentjob postings may be waived.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 12.01 The Employer is subject Company, the Union and employees in the bargaining unit will make reasonable efforts to comply in a timely manner with all applicable legislation pertaining to the provisions health and safety of the Occupational employees at the Company. 12.02 The Union, the Company and employees in the bargaining unit agree to actively promote measures to assure the health and safety of all employees. 12.03 The parties agree to maintain a joint Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work Committee in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to provisions of the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersCanada Labour Code. 25.03 12.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings shall consist of four (4) members, half of whom shall be employees of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Bargaining Unit chosen by the Union. The Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent shall meet in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Actprovisions of the Canada Labour Code. 12.05 The Committee shall have two (2) Co-Chairs, persons with authority who shall rotate on a meeting basis, one (1) chosen by the Union and the other by the Company. 12.06 Each member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive minutes of the meetings, a copy of which shall be posted on the Bulletin Boards. 12.07 The Committee shall also have access to reports of current accidents/incidents upon request. 12.08 Time spent by members of the Committee in the workplace, including any Employeescourse of their duties, shall be considered time worked and shall be paid at the applicable rate. 12.09 The Company and the Union will ensure that persons under their authority all employees are informed of health their rights, duties and safety hazardsresponsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety provisions of the Canada Labour Code. 12.10 The Union members of the Joint Health & Safety Committee will be retained in the event of a lay-off provided that there is work available for which they have the necessary skill, ability and advised qualifications. 12.11 The Committee will decide on appropriate training as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety provisions of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentCanada Labour Code.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 13.01 The Employer is subject Co-operative, the Union and the employees mutually agree to the provisions co-operate in maintaining and improving safe working conditions in all of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCo- operative's stores. 25.02 13.02 The Employer recognizes the right Co-operative agrees to maintain adequate heating and lighting in all of workers its stores. 13.03 The Co-operative agrees to be informed about hazards in the workplaceensure, as far as is reasonably practical to be provided with appropriate trainingdo so, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersthe employees in all of the stores and address health and safety hazards that arise in the workplace. Employees agree to work in a safe manner respecting all safety rules and using equipment provided. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 13.04 A Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.established for each store and both the Co-operative and the Union shall appoint two (2) Committee members from each store. In addition, one (1) alternate may be appointed by the Union and one 25.04 A worker representative on (1) by the Co-operative. The meetings will be held quarterly at a Joint store or otherwise mutually agreed location. When urgent health and safety issues arise between the quarterly meetings and are presented to the Co-operative or the Union, the Co- operative will respond to the issue, or will convene a Health and Safety Committee meeting. The Union or any employee may become a certified worker representative on bring to the attention of the Co- operative any health and safety concerns and such issues will be addressed by the Committee. The University Co-operative will provide the required training for certification at no cost act as promptly and as reasonably possible in responding to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the any health and safety concerns raised. The Co-operative will endeavour to schedule Health & Safety Committee meetings during the scheduled work shift of that Employeethe Committee members. With reference to Article 13Where this is not possible, employees on the Committee will be compensated at their regular rate of pay for time spent in the meeting. In such training shall cases, the minimum call-in would not apply, but employees will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 paid not less than one (1) hour’s pay. The name and contact information Co-operative or Union Co-chair of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee will forward copies to the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Union of all Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in meeting minutes within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the workplace, including meeting. 13.05 The Co-operative and the Union agree to share the cost of the fee for a Standard First Aid & CPR training course for any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority members of the bargaining unit who are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with on the safe handling of materials and equipmentHealth & Safety Committee who wish to take same.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 22.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree to maintain and develop working conditions which are conducive to the provisions safety and health of all employees. 22.02 The Employer agrees to provide to the Occupational employee such protective and safety equipment, including protective clothing, as required by the Workplace Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationslegislation, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected or recommended to be used by the Union on the University Joint product manufacturers. 22.03 There shall be three (3) Health and Safety Committeesrepresentatives from the bargaining unit on the Committee within the Division, said representatives shall be elected or appointed by the Union. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate The Employer shall allow two (2) days with pay per year to the fullest possible extent in Health and Safety Representatives on the prevention of accidents and the promotion of committee to attend safety and health at University workplacesseminars, conferences or courses. To this endMore than two (2) days may be granted but the Employer shall not be required to pay lost wages in excess of the two (2) days per year. A full-time Union Representative may also attend the Health and Safety committee meetings as a guest from time to time. Minutes of all meetings that occur shall be kept and a copy shall be given to each member of the committee and, as well, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to Union office shall be provided with appropriate training, a copy of these minutes. 22.04 First aid stations and eye wash stations shall be provided for and maintained at various locations on the Employer’s premises and shall be available for employees to use when they are at work. 22.05 In situations where an employee believes that a safety and/or health hazard exists in the workplace the employee shall first report their concern(s) to their immediate supervisor. In the event the employee does not believe the safety and/or health concern(s) have been adequately addressed by the immediate supervisor the employee may refer their concern(s) to the joint Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee. The employer acknowledges it is the employee’s right to refuse unsafe to perform work in accordance with the Occupational Workplace Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of otherslegislation. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 10.01 The Employer is subject Company will make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees during the hours of employment and, in this regard, shall make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all applicable legislation pertaining to occupational health and safety. The Union recognizes its obligations to co-operate in maintaining and improving a healthy and safe work environment. Accordingly, the Company and the Union jointly agree to promote measures to assure the health and safety of all employees during working hours. a) The Company and the Union agree to establish and maintain a Local Joint Health and Safety Committee at 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations thereto. b) The Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of one member per production shift for both the Province of Ontario Company and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative Union The union members shall be appointed or elected by the Union. In addition alternates will be selected by the Union to replace worker representatives when absent. c) Two Co-chairpersons shall be selected from and by the members of the Committee. One of the Co-chairpersons of each Committee shall be a Union member chosen by the Union members of the Committee. The other Co-chairperson on the University Committee shall be chosen by the Committee members representing the Company. d) The Joint Health and Safety Committees. It Committee representatives will be trained as certified members, with the cost of additional training which is agreed that recommended to the University Company by the Joint Health and Safety Committee to be paid by the Company e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives shall be permitted to meet for one (1) hour twice a month at a mutually convenient time. 10.03 The Company and the Union will cooperate allow the Joint Health and Safety Committee to meet twice a year with the CAW National Health and Safety Coordinator. All normal wages lost are to be paid by the Company. This does not include overtime. The meeting time will be mutually agreeable to the fullest possible extent Company and the Union 10.04 The representatives on the Joint Health, Safety and Environment Committee will have primary responsibilities for the following: 1. Participate in all Joint Health, Safety and Environment Committee (JHSEC) functions. 2. Follow up on items requiring further investigation as assigned during the JHSEC meetings prior to the next scheduled meeting. 3. Conduct plant inspections as scheduled by the JHSEC which will include either the Co- Chair and/or his/her designate. 4. Accompany government Health and Safety inspectors, fire and WSIB audit during investigations of the workplace. 5. Participate in the prevention training and education of WHMIS (as required), lockout procedures, contractor safety requirements, personal protective equipment, fork truck/tugger/sweeper training. 6. Assist in the preparation and organization of required training materials and supplies. 7. Participate or perform air sampling within the work environment as required as a result of a concern or as legislated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, or as deemed necessary by the Committee. 8. Where data has been collected by the Health and Safety Co-Chairpersons or Health and Safety representatives of the Committee during the performance of their duties, on a regularly scheduled basis, copies of all information will be made available to the Company. 9. Promote compliance with pertinent legislation; R.S.O. 1996. 10. Meet on a regular basis, at least once per month, to review health and safety matters and to make recommendations to the Company regarding same. 11. Each year on April 28th at 11:00 a.m., one (1) minute of silence will be observed in memory of the people who have died in industrial accidents. 12. Receive prompt notification of any fatalities or serious injuries resulting from work related accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers in addition to be informed about hazards of accidents that did not result in serious injury but indicate a high potential for such. The Company will provide the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Union Joint Health and the right to refuse unsafe work Safety Committee Co-Chair written notice in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety Act. The reports will be provided in hard copy or to the health and safety of otherselectronically. 25.03 13. Receive all accident reports when a serious accident occurs. 14. When a condition exists and tests are needed the Company will make available sampling and monitoring equipment for measuring noise, carbon monoxide and air flow and will train the JHSEC members in their use. When the conditions of the plant indicate it is necessary to conduct tests with such equipment, such tests will be performed jointly. 15. To be informed of any changes or developments to new or present commodities 16. The Union Committee members will select a worker be paid at the appropriate rate for the committee activities itemized above as recognized by the Joint Committee. 17. The Company will provide two (2) hours per month on shift for the union Health & Safety representative for each applicable Joint (or alternate) to complete JHSEC duties. 18. The Company will involve the on shift Union Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed Representative in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety investigation of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent serious accidents in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 10.05 The Company will provide and maintain in good operating condition tools and equipment required to assure employee safety in carrying out work assignments. Specialized protective clothing required by the Company for specific operation(s) will also be provided by the Company. 10.06 It is agreed that a joint ergonomics sub-committee developed from within the JHSEC will be established and comprised of one (1) worker member and one (1) employer member. The Company will identify and provide ergonomic training. The Ergonomic sub committee will review potential issues and work towards their resolution. Ergonomic issues may also be the subject of discussion and resolution by the joint Health and Safety committee as required. A member of the Company’s Industrial Engineering department who is appropriately trained will provide advice on ergonomic issues to the Joint Health and Safety Committee when requested. 10.07 As a condition of employment, persons with authority employees are required to provide and wear approved safety footwear at all times in the workplaceplants. 10.08 The JHSEC shall develop and recommend appropriate procedures and training programs to Management for consideration and participate in the implementation process. 10.09 Where recommended by the JHSEC, including any Employees, shall ensure the Company agrees that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazardstraining will be conducted jointly. To that end the Company agrees to provide a union member of the JHSEC with appropriate instructors training. Where the scope of the training is beyond the expertise of the instructors the Company agrees to utilize the services of the Workers Health and Safety Centre. 10.10 For purposes of making Health and Safety inspections, the National Union Health and advised Safety Representative(s) will, with proper advance notice, have access to the plant and locations where members of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentUnion are employed.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ 21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- work-site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 of this Collective Agreement. 25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter of Work and OvertimeAgreement #2 of this Collective Agreement. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment. 21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees. 21.10 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, any Employee who identifies to the Employer that they have a disability that results in a need for assistance during an emergency shall be provided with an individualized workplace emergency response plan within a reasonable time of the Employer receiving the application.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7.01 Employer and employee shall comply with all applicable provisions of provincial health, sanitation and safety laws and regulations, in addition to those rules established by the employer. 7.02 Employees shall not be required to work with unsafe equipment, nor where proper safeguards are not provided, nor under conditions which are injurious to health when the employer has any control over such conditions. Employees failing to comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act are subject to dismissal. 7.03 Employees are required to report any unsafe work conditions or unsafe equipment used to perform their jobs which they determine is hazardous to working conditions and report such observations to a Safety Committee comprising of Shop Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Site Superintendent. (a) Each Contractor shall have a Safety Committee comprising of Shop Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Site Superintendent. This Committee shall investigate such unsafe conditions as reported to them. The Employer is subject Committee shall study the reports made and determine what, if any, unsafe conditions exist and will recommend changes to remedy any unsafe working conditions. (b) All safety meetings shall be conducted according to the provisions and requirements of existing or future provincial legislation. Safety meetings will be held once a week at break time. This break time will be extended for Five (5) minutes in order to conduct said meetings. 7.05 Safety hats (liners when required) must be worn by all employees on the Occupational Health job site at all times; same to be supplied by the employer, cost to be deducted from employee's pay if not returned upon termination. 7.06 Sanitary facilities and Safety Act of fresh drinking water with ice and paper cups will be provided by the Province of Ontario employer. 7.07 Fresh drinking water, tool sheds, and its regulations, including lunch rooms shall normally be maintained by the provision that calls Craft using same except where other general arrangements have been made for a worker representative selected site. 7.08 Adequate quarters, heated and ventilated by window or by louver, when necessary shall be provided for employees to change clothes and eat lunch. Such quarters shall have benches and tables and be kept clean and no tools or equipment shall be stored in said quarters while employees are on the job. 7.09 Climatic protective clothing is to be supplied to the employees by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work employer in accordance with the Occupational Health specifications of the Trade Appendix. 7.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours, and Safety Act where has to receive off- site medical attention, the prevailing provincial legislation shall apply. 7.11 If an employee is injured while working on a premium rate of pay, the prevailing provincial legislation shall apply. 7.12 There will be no termination of an employee on compensation unless they so request or there is an immediate danger a lay-off of their trade until thirty-five (35) days after the employee's accidental injury. 7.13 Safety items and climatic protective clothing issued to the Employee’s health and safety or employee must be returned to the health employer on termination; if not, cost to be deducted from the employee's pay, reasonable wear and safety of otherstear accepted. 25.03 7.14 Employees shall be provided with a proper and adequate place of shelter, complete with heating facilities. The Union will select a worker representative for each shelter shall have proper heating, lighting, ventilation and shall be lockable. Hand cleaner and paper towels shall be supplied in reasonable quantities. The employer agrees to normally provide the above facility before construction work commences on the project. 7.15 The Parties agree to observe the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings provincial legislation or Worker Compensation. 7.16 There shall be discussion with representatives of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedUnion regarding the operation of any camp facilities provided. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 27.01 The Employer, the Union and all Employees will make every effort to comply with the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulations. 27.02 The Employer is subject agrees to the provisions a joint Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee which shall meet monthly and shall conduct safety tours of the Occupational Employer's operation. Such committee shall be empowered to order correction of any Safety and/or Health hazard in existence. 27.03 The Labour/Management Safety and Safety Act Health Committee shall be comprised of the Province two (2) persons, consisting of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected one (1) who shall be appointed by the Union and one (1) who shall be appointed by the Employer. 27.04 Employees shall be paid by the Employer for all time spent in attendance during these Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee meetings and Safety inspections. Minutes of all meetings that occur shall be kept and a copy shall be given to each member of the committee and, as well, a copy shall be posted on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesbulletin board for all employees to see. It is agreed that the University and the The Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention office shall also be mailed a copy of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetythese minutes. 25.02 27.05 The Employer recognizes agrees to provide all time off, with pay, for the right purposes of workers allowing members of the bargaining unit who are on the Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee to attend Union-approved Safety and Health seminars, courses or conferences for job improvement. The time and scheduling of this time off is to be informed about hazards in mutually agreed upon between the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Employer and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such Each employee committee representative will receive at minimum two (2) paid days of training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeper calendar year. 25.05 When 27.06 The Employer shall determine site requirements regarding first aid training. The Employer shall coordinate and pay the costs of any employee who completes a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in first aid course, or any other course that has been approved by the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Employer or Committee. 25.06 The University will supply27.07 In the event that an employee has a concern with any safety matter at the work site, they are encouraged to bring the issue to the attention of management or a member of the Health & Safety Committee for review and follow-up through the joint safety committee. 27.08 In the event an employee is injured due to an event arising out of, and Employees in the course of employment, if medically possible, the injured employee will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment be promptly assisted by Employer Management and fill out a notice of injury form. A copy of said form shall be provided to the other devices that injured employee immediately following the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizereport of the incident. The notice of injury form will be in compliance with the Manitoba Workers Compensation Act. 25.07 27.09 In situations where an employee believes that a Safety and/or Health hazard exists, the employee shall first report his or her concerns to the Safety Committee. If immediate action to correct the situation is not taken or if the employee is told that corrective action is not necessary but nevertheless continues to believe that a Safety and/or health hazard exists, the employee shall be entitled to refuse to work until such time as a person from the appropriate Government agency dealing with Safety and Health matters has come to the Employer's operations to inspect the concerns first hand. During this time period the employee shall continue to be paid even though he or she is refusing to work. 27.10 The Employer shall provide information, training ensure that at all times there is a clean and supervision tidy lunchroom as well as clean and tidy washrooms available to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployees. 25.08 27.11 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, Employer shall ensure that persons under lunchroom amenities include a coffee maker, microwave oven, fridge and sink for employees to use during their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with meal and/or rest periods. 27.12 The Employer agrees to provide adequate first aid supplies within the safe handling of materials and equipmentEmployer's operations.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Union Collective Agreement, Union Collective Agreement, Union Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 10.01 The Employer Parties acknowledge that health and safety is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls a shared responsibility for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent every person participating in the prevention Lower Xxxxxxxxx Project. Both Parties acknowledge that a safety first culture and a healthy work environment will be the foundation of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetya successful Lower Xxxxxxxxx Project. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to 10.02 All work shall be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, performed and the right to refuse unsafe work equipment operated in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there and in compliance with Site regulations, rules, policies, standards or procedures. The Parties recognize that it is an immediate danger the responsibility of everyone to cooperate in the Employee’s reduction of risk and exposure with the objective of eliminating accidents, health and safety or to hazards and advocating observance of all safety rules, standards, procedures, regulations and policies. 10.03 Both the Association and the Council of Unions recognize the mutual value of improving, by all proper and reasonable means, the health and safety of othersthe employees and will co- operate to promote health and safety. 25.03 10.04 The Union will select Contractor(s) agrees to provide to each employee, upon commencement of his/her employment, the following specific articles for use by the employee during the course of his/her employment at the Site: a) one (1) safety hat colour coded for identification together with a worker representative winter liner; b) one (1) pair of non-prescription safety glasses; c) one (1) safety vest; d) appropriate work gloves; e) rain gear (jacket and pants) and protective clothing (including rubber boots) when the nature of the job requires such clothing; and f) such equipment shall be of reasonable quality, fit and size for each applicable the worker. 10.05 Where the Contractor determines that the nature of the work or working conditions so require, employees shall be supplied, at the Contractor's expense, all necessary safety equipment and/or devices to enable the employee to safely perform his/her duties. 10.06 All such equipment or articles provided under Article 10.04 and 10.05 hereof shall remain the property of the Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to care for the articles and equipment provided. Should the articles or equipment be rendered unsafe for use due to normal wear and tear during employment, the Contractor shall replace the articles by exchange upon return by the employee. The employee shall be responsible to return such equipment or articles in good working order (subject to reasonable wear and tear) at the end of an employee’s employment. Failure to return equipment or articles shall result in the cost thereof being charged to the employee, which the Contractor may deduct from the employee's wages. 10.07 All personal protective equipment as is described in this Article, whether employee or Contractor supplied, shall be Canadian Standards Association approved. 10.08 The Employee shall be responsible to provide his/her prescription eyeglasses and personal safety footwear required for normal working conditions. If the employee requires prescription lenses and does not possess approved prescription safety lenses, he/she shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for the personal provision of safety prescription lenses, up to a maximum cost of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) (subject to verification of receipt to the worker) for the life of the Agreement. 10.09 A Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall be established at the Site in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations. The frequency of meetings will be determined by the Committee itself, but no fewer than the number required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings All employees on Committee shall receive, without loss of the Committee or carrying earnings, all training necessary to carry out duties as a worker representative their duties. 10.10 Medical aid shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification provided at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent employees for occupational injuries and diseases in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health Workplace Health, Safety and Safety Act, persons with authority in Compensation Act of the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed Province of health Newfoundland and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentLabrador.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.1 The Employer is subject to College shall make provisions for the provisions health and safety of its faculty members during normal operating hours of the Occupational Health and Safety Act campus. 21.2 Faculty members have the right to be informed of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate any known potential danger to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to their health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes 21.3 All complaints or concerns which are not resolved at the right level of workers Department or Division Chair shall be brought immediately to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with attention of the appropriate training, Xxxx and the right Association. This shall be the responsibility of the Division Chair. 21.4 The Association and the College agree that regulations made pursuant to refuse unsafe the Workers' Compensation Act, or any other statute of the Province of British Columbia or the Government of Canada pertaining to the work environment, shall be fully complied with. 21.5 The College shall maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Committee in accordance keeping with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate regulations of WorksafeBC and ensure such committee carries out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with said regulations. 21.5.1 There shall be no less than two (2) faculty members appointed by the Association on said committee. 21.5.2 All Association-appointed representatives engaged in health and safety responsibilities shall be considered to be performing assigned duties while involved in safety and health inspections, analysis, meetings or related activities. 21.5.3 The committee shall have the right to inspect health and safety conditions without restraint and to consult as may be necessary with persons who are professionally or technically qualified to advise the committee on such matters. 21.5.4 The committee has the right to review employer records considered relevant to health and safety concerns, exclusive of medical or personnel files. 21.5.5 The committee shall be notified of each incident, complaint or concern regarding health and safety, and shall investigate and report in writing on the nature and cause of each. 21.5.6 Both the Association and the College shall receive copies of any minutes, reports, or correspondence pertaining to the committee or its operation. 21.6 A faculty member may refuse to perform assigned work when the member has reasonable cause to believe that to do the assigned work may be a danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under themselves or anyone at or near the Occupational Health and Safety Actworkplace. Time spent attending meetings of In this event, the Committee faculty member shall report the situation to their Department Chair or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on Division Chair, or the CommitteeManager, Safety, Security & Emergency Management. The University will provide situation shall then be investigated and, if possible resolved through the required training for certification at no cost to following sequence: a) by the Employee appropriate Department Chair or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplyDivision Chair, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment the faculty member concerned and the other devices that Association; b) by the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizecommittee representatives and the Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Management; c) by a relevant inspector. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 (a) The Employer is subject Hospital and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions Hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee a representative selected or appointed by the Union from the bargaining unit per site. (c) Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. (d) Meetings shall be held in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Committee or more frequently at the call of the Province chairs if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of Ontario all meetings and make the same available for review. (e) The union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its regulations, including membership in the provision that calls observation of all safety rules and practices. (f) Any representatives appointed or selected in accordance with this Article shall serve for a worker representative selected by term of at least one calendar year. A member of the Union on the University Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to Committee shall be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work compensated for their time while attending meetings in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety as in force as of othersAugust 24, 1998. 25.03 (g) The Union Hospital agrees to co-operate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. (h) It is agreed by the parties that the following classifications require the use of protective eyewear while employees are working in any work area: Electrician Painter Yardman Plumber Senior Mechanic Xxxxxxxxx Float Mechanic The Hospital will select a worker representative provide for the first pair of safety glasses for each applicable Joint Health employee required to wear protective eyewear. Standard frames and Safety Committee formed under lenses will be issued by the Occupational Health and Safety ActHospital. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University Any employee who must wear prescription lenses will provide the required training for certification at no cost lens prescription to the Employee or Hospital who will then have the Unionprescription filled. Time spent in such training shall If the prescription changes the Hospital will provide new lenses. Should any employee lose their safety glasses the replacement cost will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety responsibility of that Employeeemployee. With reference New glasses will be provided every five (5) years due to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work normal wear and Overtimetear. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. 19.02 A joint management and Employee health and safety committee shall be constituted in each workplace with representation of at least half by Employees from the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least bi-monthly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, on a rotating basis designated by the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and equipment and shall report to the Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have reasonable access to the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data, as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will use its best efforts agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance observation of all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care Employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees who are not direct care Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to follow routine practices. 19.07 The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to: (a) Designing safe procedures for Employees. (b) Providing training appropriate to these policies. (c) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence. 19.08 The Employer shall: (a) inform Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation; (b) inform Employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that Employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them; (c) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace. 19.09 A worker shall: (a) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; (b) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The worker’s Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn; (c) report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and (d) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 Accident Prevention Health and Committee Full-Time and Part-Time Any provision related to Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in the Collective Agreement is to be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix. the following in all Collective Agreements: the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provision related to Protective Clothing shall be continued under Article except as amended below. The Employer is Hospital agrees to continue its present practices with respect to the provision of protective clothing and safety devices to employees, subject to the provisions provision set out below with respect to safety footwear. The Hospital further agrees to meet directly with the representative of the Occupational Health Union or through the Accident Prevention Committee to discuss the need for any protective clothing or safety equipment in addition to that which the Hospital is presently providing. Effective September of each year, the Hospital will provide per year to each full-time employee and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected per year to each regular part-time employee who is required by the Union on Hospital to wear safety footwear during the University Joint course of his duties. STANDARD Central Guide Document October The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent or in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endcompliance with applicable provincial legislation, the parties acknowledge and agree following rules will Hospitals recognize that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and employees have the right to refuse unsafe any recommended or required vaccination. If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine required under this provision, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case he or she will be placed on unpaid leave. If an employee is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine because it is medically contra-indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be placed on paid leave. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during an employee’s working hours. In addition, employees will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. This letter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the STANDARD Central Guide Document October Where an employee is required to work authorized overtime in excess of his regularly scheduled hours on a paid holiday (but not including hours on a subsequent regularly scheduled shift), such employee shall receive two and one- half times his regular straight time hourly rate for such additional authorized overtime. Part-time the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provision related to Payment for Working Overtime on a Holiday shall be continued under Article I. If a part-time employee works on any of the designated holidays listed in Article of the Full-time Agreement, the employee shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1%) her regular straight time hourly rate for all hours worked on such holiday. Full-Time Where an employee has worked on a paid holiday such employee shall have the option of electing payment at the applicable premium rate or time off equivalent to the applicable overtime rate (i.e. where the applicable rate is time and one- half, then time off shall be at the rate of time and one half times.) Where an employee chooses the latter option, such time off must be taken within the succeeding pay periods of the occurrence of the overtime at a time mutually agreeable to the hospital and the employee, or payment in accordance with the Occupational Health former option shall be made. STANDARD Central Guide Document October Any provision related to Holidays will be continued and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to numbered as provisions of this Article except the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety designation of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed holidays shall be continued under the Occupational Health Local Provisions Appendix by one fixed paid holiday effective January for a total of paid holidays. Insert in all Collective Agreements: Part-time Any Articles on Holiday Pay Qualifiers and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative provision for payment for working on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases holiday are to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeecontinued. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7.01 Employer and employee shall comply with all applicable provisions of provincial health, sanitation and safety laws and regulations, in addition to those rules established by the employer. 7.02 Employees shall not be required to work with unsafe equipment, nor where proper safeguards are not provided, nor under conditions which are injurious to health when the employer has any control over such conditions. Employees failing to comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act are subject to dismissal. 7.03 Employees are required to report any unsafe work conditions or unsafe equipment used to perform their jobs which they determine is hazardous to working conditions and report such observations to a Safety Committee comprising of Shop Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Site Superintendent. (a) Each Contractor shall have a Safety Committee comprising of Shop Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Site Superintendent. This Committee shall investigate such unsafe conditions as reported to them. The Employer is subject Committee shall study the reports made and determine what, if any, unsafe conditions exist and will recommend changes to remedy any unsafe working conditions. (b) All safety meetings shall be conducted according to the provisions and requirements of existing or future provincial legislation. Safety meetings will be held once a week at break time. This break time will be extended for Five (5) minutes in order to conduct said meetings. 7.05 Safety hats (liners when required) must be worn by all employees on the Occupational Health job site at all times; same to be supplied by the employer, cost to be deducted from employee's pay if not returned upon termination. 7.06 Sanitary facilities and Safety Act of fresh drinking water with ice and paper cups will be provided by the Province of Ontario employer. 7.07 Fresh drinking water, tool sheds, and its regulations, including lunch rooms shall normally be maintained by the provision that calls Craft using same except where other general arrangements have been made for a worker representative selected site. 7.08 Adequate quarters, heated and ventilated by window or by louver, when necessary shall be provided for employees to change clothes and eat lunch. Such quarters shall have benches and tables and be kept clean and no tools or equipment shall be stored in said quarters while employees are on the job. 7.09 Climatic protective clothing is to be supplied to the employees by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work employer in accordance with the Occupational Health specifications of the applicable Craft Schedule. 7.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours, and Safety Act where has to receive off- site medical attention, the prevailing provincial legislation shall apply. 7.11 If an employee is injured while working on a premium rate of pay, the prevailing provincial legislation shall apply. 7.12 There will be no termination of an employee on compensation unless they so request or there is an immediate danger a lay-off of their trade until thirty-five (35) days after the employee's accidental injury. 7.13 Safety items and climatic protective clothing issued to the Employee’s health and safety or employee must be returned to the health employer on termination; if not, cost to be deducted from the employee's pay, reasonable wear and safety of otherstear accepted. 25.03 7.14 Employees shall be provided with a proper and adequate place of shelter, complete with heating facilities. The Union will select a worker representative for each shelter shall have proper heating, lighting, ventilation and shall be lockable. Hand cleaner and paper towels shall be supplied in reasonable quantities. The employer agrees to normally provide the above facility before construction work commences on the project. 7.15 The Parties agree to observe the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings provincial legislation or Worker’s Compensation. 7.16 There shall be discussion with representatives of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCape Breton Island Building Trades Council regarding the operation of any camp facilities provided. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative 21.01 There shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety and Environmental Committee may become a certified worker representative on (JHSEC) of six (6) members, three (3) appointed by the CommitteeUnion and three (3) appointed by the Company at the Guelph Plant. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety and Environmental Committee ceases will be jointly co-chaired by the Union and the Company. The Company agrees to also function as per the Health & Safety’s Memorandum of Understanding reached between the Company and Union at this set of negotiations. 21.02 The Company will provide prescription safety glasses, once every two years, to seniority employees working on a job. Eye protection is a company requirement. The employee must furnish a prescription from the employee's own doctor or optometrist. In addition the Company will only replace prescription safety glasses if damaged, and reported immediately by the employee to their Supervisor, by a cause attributed to their employment or if the employee presents a new and different prescription from the doctor or optometrist. The Company, in conjunction with the JHSEC, will establish the standards and specifications for frames and lenses and will select the manufacturing source. The Company will expand the choice of frames for prescription safety glasses available to employees, as agreed to by the JHSEC. 21.03 The Company requires all employees to wear safety shoes. The Company will pay seniority employees actively at work up to one-hundred and thirty ($130.00) dollars during the term of this Collective Agreement towards the purchase of safety footwear through Company approved sources, not more than once each year, through the Payroll Deduction Program. It is understood that if shoes are purchased for less than one-hundred and thirty ($130.00) dollars, the amount paid by the Company will be employed the actual cost of the shoes. An employee who elects to purchase safety footwear in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative accordance with this agreement must wear such footwear on the Committeejob. 25.06 21.04 The University will supplyCompany recognizes its obligation to provide a safe and healthful working environment for employees as it reasonably can and both parties agree to use their best efforts jointly, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the achieve this end. Responsibility for health and safety of that Employee. With reference matters remains, however, with the Company and the Union recognizes its obligation to Article 13, time spent cooperate and assist the Company in any such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimematters. 25.08 The name 21.05 Should health and contact information safety concerns arise and as a result of an investigation those matters not resolved, these items may be placed on an agenda and discussed between the Plant Shop Committee and the Human Resource Manager. This procedure shall not preclude the filing of a Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.Grievance at Step

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 30:01 The Employer is existing safety devices and practices of the Corporation, for the purpose of protecting employees from injury, accident and unhealthful conditions at work during their working hours, shall be continued subject to such improvements or changes as the provisions Corporation may from time to time determine to be advisable. The parties recognize that employees have the right and obligation to report unsafe conditions and practices to their immediate Supervisor. 30:02 A Union-Management Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established consisting of four members appointed by the Union from their Bargaining Unit and four members appointed by Management. Each party shall notify the other in writing of its appointees and any subsequent changes. 30:03 One Corporation and one Union representative from the Committee shall conduct inspections as recommended by the Committee but in no instance will the time between inspections exceed three (3) months. 30:04 Within five (5) days after the inspection, a meeting of the Committee shall be held to discuss the findings of the inspection and any other items of safety. Minutes of meetings will be distributed to each committee member and will, within five (5) days, be presented to Management with recommendations for action. 30:05 Members of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls Committee will be paid at their straight time hourly rate for a worker representative selected by the Union hours which would have otherwise been worked when on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union safety inspection or safety meetings. 30:06 Employees will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are not be required to comply with work- site specific policiesattend safety/shop meetings held outside their regular working hours. However, proceduresif they elect to attend, regulationswhen requested, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative they shall be considered paid at their straight time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training hourly rate for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, all time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimemeetings. 25.08 30:07 The name Corporation and contact information the Union are committed to the safety, health and welfare of the Health employees. This is accomplished through various joint safety committees and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unita collaborative effort and relentless commitment by all employees. 25.09 In accordance 30:08 The following committees have been established to promote safety. When the need arises to change the direction or the existence of these committees, it will be done jointly with the Occupational Health union and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under management. These committees will review and update their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentrespective mandates as required.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 A. The Employer is subject Union and the University agree to the provisions formation of the Occupational a joint advisory Health and Safety Act of Committee. In the Province of Ontario first year the Committee will meet at least five (5) times and thereafter will establish its regulationsown meeting schedule. Its functions will be to investigate health and safety complaints and to make recommendations to management to resolve reported health and safety problems. The University recognizes the need to maintain a reasonably safe, including healthful and sanitary workplace. The Union shall be entitled to have four (4) bargaining unit employee representatives on the provision that calls for a worker representative Committee to be selected by the Union stewards who may serve so long as their service on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee does not unreasonably interfere with the performance of their regular duties. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention Committee members shall receive regular wages for all Committee activities performed during regular working hours. In case of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endemergency, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall be convened within twenty-four (24) hours. In the Occupational event no agreement is reached over any matter discussed within the Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Committee, it shall be filed at Step 3 if more than one department is involved. B. In the event of an emergency, the University will notify the Union's Health and Safety Officer. C. The University will send copies of test results or other clearance notification to the Union and the Health and Safety representative within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt by the University. D. When a substantial number of bargaining unit members are being relocated to new facilities, the University shall conduct a health and safety walk-through of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workednew facilities together with the Union Health and Safety representatives. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint E. The Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative shall consider current-ongoing research on the effects of VDT's and similar devices to see how it may be applied to improve on-site conditions. Stress, protective clothing and equipment and work station safety may be subjects of discussion by the Health and Safety Committee. The University will make efforts to reduce eyestrain and physical strain through work station design. In designing new VDT facilities, architects and other designers will take into account the best available information on safety and "ergonomic" design to prevent eyestrain and musculo-skeletal problems and will bear in mind possible hazards arising from exposure to low- frequency magnetic fields. VDT's will be equipped with glare screens. Acoustic covers will be provided for impact printers. New VDT's will be equipped with operator adjustable brightness controls, flicker-free terminal screens and detachable adjustable keyboards. Three (3) feet of space on the sides of VDT's shall be maintained whenever possible. All VDT's shall be monitored for full range of EM spectrum upon request. F. When an Employee who regularly works on a VDT is pregnant, she may take an unpaid leave of absence if a temporary transfer or job switch is not arranged by the department. G. Employees who regularly work on VDT's may have an eye examination at University expense by a University-designated doctor once each contract year. This paragraph will cease to apply after December 31, 1997. H. The University recognizes its obligations to comply with the law in regard to asbestos removal. The University agrees to provide the Union with notices that are required training for certification at no cost by law to be posted. I. The University shall give the Union advance notification of construction work in bargaining unit areas. The Union will be invited to attend the annual summer construction briefing when such a meeting is scheduled. In addition, the Union will be advised of other projects which are not included in the summer construction schedule by fax or e-mail, and may address any issues to the Office of Employee or the Unionand Labor Relations, including those pertaining to storage of personal possessions anticipated disruption connected with construction and general concerns about future construction. Time spent in such training shall If necessary, a meeting will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimescheduled to discuss a particular project. 25.05 When a worker representative J. The University will post statutory notices concerning employees on a Joint all appropriate bulletin boards. K. Upon request, the Environmental Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she Office will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeereview chronic THI issues. 25.06 L. The University will supplyuse its best efforts to meet the minimum ASHRAE standards for ventilation, temperature and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and humidity. The New York City Clean Water Standard shall be the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeminimum acceptable standard for bargaining unit work areas. 25.07 The Employer shall provide informationM. Upon request, the Environmental Health and Safety Office will conduct a review of a VDT-equipped work station. Environmental Health and Safety will make recommendations for improvement and/or offer training and supervision as appropriate. Issues involving ergonomic standards applied by the University, or employee questions or complaints involving ergonomic issues, may be brought to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted Committee. Employees are encouraged to use the University’s published procedures for ergonomic issues. The Union may put information about ergonomics in the Department/Academic Unitnew employee orientation packet provided under Article 2, final paragraph. The University will include ergonomics in its Wellness Day Program. 25.09 In accordance with N. The parties may agree that grievances arising from inspections by the Occupational Environmental Health and Safety ActOffice may be filed at Step 3. O. Employees shall have a locked drawer, persons with authority in the workplacelocker, including any Employeesor cabinet to store personal possessions and access to closets, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazardshooks, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentor coat racks.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation. 25.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Regulations made pursuant to the Province of Ontario Workers' Compensation Act. The Committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and its regulations, including their employees at the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesfacility. It is agreed that the University and the The Union will cooperate elect or appoint its own representative to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersCommittee. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Employees who are members of the Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations. 25.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by all staff. 25.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations. 25.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 25.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 25.08 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost. 25.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 27:01 The Employer is existing safety devices and practices of the Corporation, for the purpose of protecting employees from injury, accident and unhealthful conditions at work during their working hours, shall be continued subject to such improvements or changes as the provisions Corporation may from time to time determine to be advisable. The parties recognize that employees have the right and obligation to report unsafe conditions and practices to their immediate Supervisor. 27:02 A Union-Management Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established consisting of four members appointed by the Union from their Bargaining Unit and four members appointed by Management. Each party shall notify the other in writing of its appointees and any subsequent changes. 27:03 One Corporation and one Union representative from the Committee shall conduct inspections as recommended by the Committee but in no instance will the time between inspections exceed three (3) months. 27:04 Within five (5) days after the inspection, a meeting of the Committee shall be held to discuss the findings of the inspection and any other items of safety. Minutes of meetings will be distributed to each committee member and will, within five (5) days, be presented to Management with recommendations for action. 27:05 Members of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls Committee will be paid at their straight time hourly rate for a worker representative selected by the Union hours which would have otherwise been worked when on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union safety inspection or safety meetings. 27:06 Employees will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are not be required to comply with work- site specific policiesattend safety/shop meetings held outside their regular working hours. However, proceduresif they elect to attend, regulationswhen requested, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative they shall be considered paid at their straight time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training hourly rate for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, all time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimemeetings. 25.08 27:07 The name Corporation and contact information the Union are committed to the safety, health and welfare of the Health employees. This is accomplished through various joint safety committees and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unita collaborative effort and relentless commitment by all employees. 25.09 In accordance 27:08 The following committees have been established to promote safety. When the need arises to change the direction or the existence of these Committees it will be done jointly with the Occupational Health Union and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under Management. These committees will review and update their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentrespective mandates as required.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.1 The Employer is subject to College shall make provisions for the provisions health and safety of its faculty members during normal operating hours of the Occupational Health and Safety Act campus. 21.2 Faculty members have the right to be informed of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate any known potential danger to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to their health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes 21.3 All complaints or concerns which are not resolved at the right level of workers Department or Division Chair shall be brought immediately to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with attention of the appropriate training, Xxxx and the right Association. This shall be the responsibility of the Division Chair. 21.4 The Association and the College agree that regulations made pursuant to refuse unsafe the Workers' Compensation Act, or any other statute of the Province of British Columbia or the Government of Canada pertaining to the work in accordance with the environment, shall be fully complied with. 21.5 The College shall maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate Committee in keeping with the Industrial Health and Safety regulations of the Workers' Compensation Board and ensure such committee carries out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with said regulations. 21.5.1 There shall be no less than two (2) faculty members appointed by the Association on said committee. 21.5.2 All Association-appointed representatives engaged in health and safety responsibilities shall be considered to be performing assigned duties while involved in safety and health inspections, analysis, meetings or related activities. 21.5.3 The committee shall have the right to inspect health and safety conditions without restraints and to consult as may be necessary with persons who are professionally or technically qualified to advise the committee on such matters. 21.5.4 The committee has the right to review employer records considered relevant to health and safety concerns, exclusive of medical or personnel files. 21.5.5 The committee shall be notified of each incident, complaint or concern regarding health and safety, and shall investigate and report in writing on the nature and cause of each. 21.5.6 Both the Association and the College shall receive copies of any minutes, reports, or correspondence pertaining to the committee or its operation. 21.6 A faculty member may refuse to perform assigned work when the member has reasonable cause to believe that to do the assigned work may be a danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under himself/herself or anyone at or near the workplace. In this event, the faculty member shall report the situation to his or her Department Chair or Division Chair, or the Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the CommitteeSafety. The University will provide situation shall then be investigated and, if possible resolved through the required training for certification at no cost to following sequence: a) by the Employee appropriate Department Chair or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplyDivision Chair, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment the faculty member concerned and the other devices that Association; b) by the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide informationcommittee representatives and the Coordinator, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentSafety; c) by a relevant inspector.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌‌ 18.1 The Employer parties agree that it is subject to the provisions goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union that the University be a place in which bargaining unit members enjoy a safe and healthful environment. To accomplish this, the University will cooperate endeavor to assure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to health, safety, and the environment. The University shall make available to the fullest possible extent in the prevention Union a copy of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards final reports relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes or safety reviews conducted by state or federal agencies. Both parties recognize that it will be the right of workers University's responsibility to be informed about hazards in provide all bargaining unit members the workplace, to be provided with appropriate necessary training, equipment, and written procedures necessary to conduct their job in a safe and healthful manner. Both parties also recognize that it will be the right bargaining unit member's responsibility to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s follow University health and safety or to policies which may include the health and safety wearing of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices mandatory attendance of training seminars. It is understood that all mandatory training will be offered in accordance with Section 15.12 of this Agreement. It is further recognized that any violation of University safety policies by bargaining unit members may result in disciplinary action by the University. 18.2 In order to assure the Union an opportunity to provide input on matters related to safety, the President of the Union shall designate three (3) bargaining unit members to serve on the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeSafety Committee each year. 25.07 The Employer 18.3 If a bargaining unit member feels that they have been assigned to work under unsafe or unhealthful conditions, they shall provide information, training and supervision report the situation immediately to an Employee to protect their supervisor. If the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance bargaining unit member disagrees with the supervisor's response to the situation, they may report the situation to the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Actor their designee. The bargaining unit member(s) shall not be required to continue performing the duties in question pending the inspection by the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee, persons with authority but may be assigned other duties. The bargaining unit member(s) shall not leave the campus. The Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee shall inspect the situation immediately and deliver a verbal report on the scene, to be followed by a written report of the situation within three (3) days. The Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee shall be empowered to order the immediate halt of any operation or activity which in their judgment is unsafe or unhealthful. 18.4 The University will continue to provide optional safety training courses to members of the bargaining unit; those enrolled in such courses will be on active pay status if they are scheduled to work during the time the course is taught. 18.5 All recommendations of the Safety Committee shall be responded to by the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee, in writing, indicating whether the recommendations will be implemented or rejected. If the recommendation is rejected, the response will indicate reasons for rejection. If the recommendation is approved, the response will indicate the approximate date of implementation. 18.6 The University retains the right to regulate smoking in all University facilities in order to promote the parties’ goal of a safe and healthful workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health . Issues relating to smoking will be subject to the University’s policy 3356-4-01 Smoke and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmenttobacco free environment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 34.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to mutually agree that they share a concern for the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endof the employees and the employees are encouraged to make suggestions to the Employer respecting safety. (a) Recognizing their responsibilities under the Health & Safety Act, the parties acknowledge agree to establish and agree that all University Employees on University maintain a Health & Safety Committee comprised of up to one (1) Union Representative and third-party premises where Employees workone (1) Employer Representative. (b) Such committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, are required to comply with work- site specific policiesincluding, proceduresbut not limited to, regulationsergonomics and computer safety issues, and standards relating will institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to health and safety. 25.02 (c) The Employer recognizes agrees to cooperate in providing necessary training and information to enable the right Committee to fulfill its requirements under the Act. (d) Committee members, and any other staff members required by the Committee to attend such meetings, shall not suffer loss of workers wages or benefits while attending such meetings, including preparation time as prescribed under the Act. (e) The Union agrees to be informed about hazards endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observance of all safety rules and practices. (a) The Employer commits to giving priority during the term of this Agreement to the development of policies and procedures with respect to violence in the workplace. (b) The harassment and bullying prevention and control measures, to procedures, practices, equipment and training shall be provided with appropriate trainingreviewed and revised in light of current knowledge and practice and legislations. (c) The Employer will provide training on harassment and bullying prevention and control measures, policy, procedures, practices, equipment and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to training for the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Actworkers. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide informationthis training during regular working hours, training with no loss of pay or benefits to employees. 34.03 At the beginning of assignment to a computer and supervision annually thereafter, a computer operator who is regularly required to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training operate a terminal for two (2) hours or more per day shall be considered time worked, as outlined entitled to undergo an eye examination by a qualified optometrist. The cost of the eye examination shall be borne by the Employer to the maximum set out in Article 13 – Hours the benefits provisions of Work this agreement and Overtimethe computer operator shall authorize the release of a copy of the examination report to the Employer. 25.08 The name and contact information 34.04 A pregnant employee may request re-assignment from computer duties for the remainder of the Health and Safety Officer her pregnancy by forwarding a written request to her immediate supervisor, together with a certificate from a legally qualified medical practitioner certifying that she is pregnant. Where it is not possible to assign an employee in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Article 34.04, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority employee may elect either to continue work in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed her/his original position or request leave of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentabsence without pay.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 20:01 The Employer University is subject committed to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents illness and injury through the promotion provision and maintenance of healthy and safe conditions on its premises. The University 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 University requires that health and safety be a primary objective in every area of its operation and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all persons utilizing University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. The University shall acquaint its employees with such components of legislation, regulations, standards, practices and procedures as pertain to the elimination, control and management of hazards in their work and work environment. Employees shall work safely and comply with the requirements of legislation, internal regulations, standards and programmes and shall report hazards to their immediate supervisor or designate, in the interests of the health and safety of all members of the community. 25.02 20:02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, to be consulted and have input, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger Occupational (a) The Union shall elect or appoint at least one (1) bargaining unit employee as a worker member to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Main Joint Health and Safety Committee formed Committees (which committees have the responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of ) covering buildings where bargaining unit members are employed, or such further joint health and safety committees if established in the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedfuture. 25.04 A worker representative on a (b) The University will continue to respect the functions and guidelines established for the Main Joint Health and Safety Committees and Local Safety Committees in accordance with terms of reference for the Multi- workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee agreement. The University will ensure that copies of minutes of Main Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings from all campuses will be forwarded to the Union office via electronic mail at least one (1) week prior to the next meeting. (c) The number of members appointed by the University to any of the above- noted Joint Health and Safety Committees shall not exceed the number of worker members on the committees. (d) One worker member appointed or elected by the Union to each of the above-noted Main Joint Health and Safety Committees and Local Safety Committees may become a certified worker representative on the CommitteeCommittee if requested by the Union. The University agrees to pay the costs for the basic level I core certification programme and certification refresher course every three (3) years. (e) The University and the Union will also establish a Central Health and Safety Committee made up of six (6) members, three (3) appointed by the Union and three (3) appointed by the University. Each party shall select from among its three (3) representatives a co-chair for the central committee. The role of the Central committee will be to monitor, assist and provide the required training for certification at no cost direction to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Main Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in Committees and, where necessary, the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 Local Safety Committees. The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Central Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic UnitCommittee will meet at least twice per year. 25.09 In accordance with (f) The Central Committee and the Occupational Health Union shall receive copies of all committee reports, and Safety Act, persons with authority in investigations reports from all the workplace, including any Employees, committees. The University shall ensure that persons under their authority these materials are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.provided within thirty

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Employer Company and the Union recognize the necessity to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and environment for the employees, but also recognize limitations which may be imposed upon the Company in this regard as a result of the Company not owning or controlling the client work site. 33.02 The Company and the Union agree to establish a joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee. The committee shall be comprised of five (5) employees, as chosen by the Union and up to an equal number of members chosen by the Company. The committee shall meet monthly to discuss safety problems and issues with a view to rectifying same. The committee will make every effort to conduct regular inspections of sites and will attempt to inspect between two and four sites per month, when possible. The Company will ensure that the Safety and Health Committee is subject provided with an up- to-date list complete with addresses and coverage times for all sites on a quarterly basis. The Health and Safety Committee will contact the Company one (1) week prior to the provisions intended date of the Occupational site inspection. This will allow the Company to contact the client to obtain permission for the committee to carry out their site inspection. All new sites will be forwarded to the committee immediately. The committee members will be notified immediately of all incidents of injury or occupational illness incurred by any employee. The committee will attend to the site in question and investigate as quickly as possible. All reports pertaining to the incident in question will be provided to the committee. Any complaint issued to the Company by an employee regarding any health and safety matter will be forwarded to the Health and Safety Committee within three (3) working days. The Union and the Company agree to arrange monthly meetings at a mutually convenient time and place. All time performing duties or functions on the Safety and Health Committee by employees shall be considered time worked and each employee will receive payment for all time at their applicable rate of pay. The duties and functions noted include all meetings, training, inspections, and investigations, etc. 33.03 The Company shall comply with applicable federal, provincial and municipal health and safety regulations. 33.04 Minutes of all health and safety meetings will be distributed to all sites for the review by all members. (a) No security officer shall be disciplined or discharged for refusal to work on a site or in any workplace where he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that it would be unsafe or unhealthy to do so or where it would be contrary to applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation or regulations. (b) In such circumstances, the employee must remain at or near the work site until the Workplace Heath and Safety committee arrives. If necessary, a Workplace Health and Safety Inspector attends the site to give a determination. Other employees on the site must be advised of the safety concern by the guard who initially refused to work there. Where it has been determined by a Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Inspector, that the workplace is unsafe, the employee shall not suffer loss of pay. (c) If there is any dispute in the application of this section, such dispute shall be resolved through the process identified in the provincial Workplace Health and Safety Act and not through the grievance/arbitration process. (d) The Company agrees to ensure that when security officers are given additional duties or jobs which may increase the danger to their health by working in a toxic or other hazardous environment, that they shall immediately inform the security officer of the Province of Ontario possible danger and its regulations, including shall give the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetysecurity officer information and/or training regarding same. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Community, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 17.02 A Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by team members from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least once every two (2) months. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate of pay. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and posted on the Workplace Health & Safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay to certify the minimum number of worker representatives as is required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing team members the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 17.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from the Employer and one (1) from the team members, shall make inspections of the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. In the event of a workplace accident or injury, the Committee shall be notified. 17.04 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full cooperation of the team members in the compliance of all of the Employer’s safety rules and practices. 17.05 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected team members aware of Residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Team members shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all team members shall be aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 17.06 The Employer shall: (i) inform team members of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, subject to its obligations under any applicable legislation; (ii) inform team members of the risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that team members obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them: (iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the community. The parties agree that if incidents involving aggressive client action occur, such action will be recorded and reviewed at the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Employer will use its best efforts to address the legitimate health and safety concerns of team members presented in that forum. The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the Joint Labour/Management meetings will include aggressive residents. 17.07 A team member shall: (a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; (b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University Employer requires be use or worn; (c) Report to her Employer the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the team member is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger herself or another team member; and (d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention her Employer any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which she knows. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative. 25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, he/she they will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize. 25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $180.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager. 25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to their pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject will make every reasonable effort to provide a place of employment free from known health and safety hazards. While the parties recognize that certain health and safety hazards are inherent in a correctional or other custody environment, the Employer shall take steps to eliminate or minimize, and to avoid aggravating, such inherent hazards. Matters pertaining to health and safety conditions may be discussed at the appropriate level Labor-Management meeting in accordance with Article 11 of this Agreement. Any existing Safety/Health Committees shall continue as an alternative to the provisions Labor-Management meeting process, unless terminated by mutual agreement. It is the expressed policy of the Occupational Employer to resolve health and safety problems. The Union agrees to cooperate in such efforts to the extent possible. The Department of Corrections Joint Committee on Health and Safety Act is continued, consisting of three representatives of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Union appointed by the Union and three representatives of the department, appointed by the department. Each party will make a good faith effort to appoint at least one member who has professional training or employment responsibilities in the area of workplace health or safety. The Joint Committee on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesshall meet at least quarterly at mutually agreeable times and places. It is agreed that An agenda shall be established in advance of each meeting. Minutes will be prepared by the University department for each meeting and a copy provided to all members. Meetings shall be open to such other representatives of the Union parties as the committee members deem appropriate. The charge of this committee shall be to identify and examine health and safety issues which impact upon Bargaining Unit members in the Department of Corrections. In conjunction with its charge, the committee shall be afforded access, when requested, to workplace injury, accident and illness reports involving Bargaining Unit employees, and will cooperate work cooperatively with health and safety programs initiated under the authority of the state's Disability Management Program. The committee shall make recommendations to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents Department Director on such matters as indoor air quality, first aid and the promotion of safety life saving devices, personal protective and health at University workplaces. To this endcommunication devices, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workphysical facilities security, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or any other related matters pertaining to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Bargaining Unit members. Committee members appointed by the Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered permitted time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health off the job without loss of pay for travel to and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committeefrom and attendance at committee meetings. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative 1997 Secondary Agreement regarding joint committees on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety shall remain in effect between MCO and the Department of that EmployeeHealth and Human Services unless altered through secondary negotiations. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training All employees shall be considered time workedrequired to comply with safety/health rules and regulations established by the Employer. If an employee has justifiable reason to believe that his/her safety is endangered due to an alleged working condition or equipment which is abnormally hazardous, as outlined even in Article 13 – Hours of Work a custody and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of security setting, the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit employee shall inform the supervisor who shall have the responsibility to determine what action, if any, should be taken. If the employee is not satisfied with the action taken by the supervisor, the employee shall be posted in entitled to notify the Department/Academic Unithighest ranking Union official at the work site, who may contact the highest ranking shift supervisor on duty. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Security Unit Agreement, Security Unit Agreement, Working Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative. 25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, heshe/she he will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize. 25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $180.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager. 25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to her pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 22.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Association agree to promote the health and safety of all employees at the workplace. The Company and the Association agree to fully abide by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Act. The Company agrees to take all reasonable precautions for the safety of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesemployees during working hours. It is agreed that the University and the Union The employees will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, all Company safety requirements and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 22.02 The Joint Health & Safety Committee includes five (5) worker representatives, normally elected or appointed through the Association every two (2) years. Time When reasonably convenient, the Company will make arrangements for all of the worker representatives to receive “core certification” training. Each member is permitted to have an alternate. Where possible, an alternate will be invited to the JHSC Meeting on a rotating basis. Further, the Company agrees to pay these Worker representatives (or their alternates when applicable) their regular rate or premium rate, whichever is applicable, for time spent carrying out their duties as members of this committee, and for the time spent attending meetings committee meetings. 22.03 Should an employee be sent home for treatment as a result of an accident covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, they shall be paid for the remainder of their normal shift of work on the day of the accident by the Company at the rate of pay lost. 22.04 The Company shall provide and maintain adequate changeroom, lockers, lunchroom, washroom and shower facilities for the use of the employees. 22.05 If an employee in the SEA bargaining unit encounters a bona fide picket line in the course of his normal duties, the employee may contact the Company and request there be a discussion between the SEA and management as soon as possible, before management determines if the employee will be required to cross the picket line. 22.06 Within two (2) months of the date of ratification, the Company and the Association shall strike a Return to Work Committee consisting of two (2) employees chosen by the Association and two (2) representatives chosen by the Company. The purpose of the Committee or carrying out duties as is to work with injured and/or ill employees who are absent from work in an effort to facilitate return to active employment in a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health safe and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committeeefficient manner. The University Committee will provide review the required training for certification at no cost to the employee’s work restrictions, available work assignments and appropriate accommodations. Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall information will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed treated in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeestrictest confidence. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation. 25.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Regulations made pursuant to the Province of Ontario Workers' Compensation Act. The Committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and its regulations, including their employees at the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesfacility. It is agreed that the University and the The Union will cooperate elect or appoint its own representative to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersCommittee. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Employees who are members of the Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations. 25.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with 25.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations. 25.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 25.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 25.08 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost. 25.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.1 The Company and the Union agree to abide by the provisions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (as amended from time to time) during the term of this Agreement. 21.2 The parties hereby agree to work towards maintaining a safe and healthy workplace with a view to preventing injuries and illness, and to reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents and heath hazards. 21.3 The Company, the Union, and the employees shall comply in every respect with all applicable health and safety legislation and regulations. 21.4 The Employer is subject acknowledges that that Union’s health and safety representatives will be selected by the Union and the Company’s health and safety representatives will be selected by the employer. The Employer will agree to provide the requisite health and safety training to representatives within six months of being elected/appointed to the provisions position. 21.5 The general duties of the Committee will be to:, (a) identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazard to employees; (b) make recommendations for the improvement of the health and safety of employees; (c) make recommendations with respect to the maintenance and monitoring of programs, measures and procedures respecting the health and safety of employees; (d) obtain information with respect to the identification of potential or existing hazards of materials, processes or equipment; (e) the certified member of the committee is entitled to investigate all accidents and any unsafe conditions which may be reported to the Committee. (f) hold bi-monthly meetings for the discussion of current accidents, their causes, suggested means of preventing their recurrence, and reports of investigations and inspections. The Committee may make recommendations to the Company for the improvement of the health and safety of employees. (g) keep records of all investigations, inspections, health and safety complaints, and recommendations, together with minutes of meetings. 21.6 One employee member of the Committee will make a monthly inspection of his/her workplace for the purpose of determining hazardous conditions and to check unsafe practices. 21.7 The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee may make recommendations to the Company regarding any programs, measures and procedures respecting the health and safety of employees. 21.8 The Company shall pay for all lost time for members of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Committee who are to receive certification training as required by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to and as provided through the EmployeeCompany’s health and safety or to the health and safety of otherstraining program. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.1 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health Company and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on agree to actively promote measures to assure the University health and safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make provisions for the safety and health of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to occupational health and safety. The Company and the Union recognize the necessity to train all employees in safe and healthy work practices. All employees will be provided up to two (2) paid hours of health and safety training per year. The Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee shall be comprised of three (3) bargaining unit employees and three (3) non-bargaining unit employees. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will be certified at the Company’s expense by the Workers’ Health & Safety Centre. In addition to duties under health and safety legislation, the duties of the Joint Health and Safety Committee are as follows: 1. To inspect the facility on a regular basis (monthly) to identify health and safety concerns and make recommendations for improvements and review progress of last months’ minutes. 2. It is agreed that the University emergency meetings will be conducted as necessary and the Union employees will cooperate to the fullest possible extent be paid their applicable rate of pay for time spent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetythese meetings. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right 3. Receive, investigate and dispose of workers to be informed about hazards complaints in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, a timely manner and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersprepare necessary reports. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable 4. Every industrial injury must be immediately reported by the employee to their supervisor whereupon two (2) members, one (1) from Management and one (1) from the Union, of the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed will investigate. 5. The union representative will be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable period of time to perform duties under this article upon notifying a supervisor. 6. The Union Co-Chair or “designate” of the Health and Safety Committee will be allowed the amount of hours in the following paragraph per week without loss of pay for Health and Safety Committee business. The Union Co-Chair may be allowed an additional two (2) hours per week where necessary. Such approval will not be unreasonably denied by the company. These hours shall be granted to one of the committee members on a weekly rotating basis, as per current practice. <150 Bargaining Unit Employees – Two (2) Hours 150 – 200 Bargaining Unit Employees – Four (4) Hours >200 Bargaining Unit Employees – Six (6) Hours The Health and Safety Committee will not be required to take their lunch during their Health and Safety Hours as prescribed above. The Company will provide the Joint Health and Safety Committee with complete hazard information and all controlled substances in the workplace. Approved personal protective equipment (by the Joint Health and Safety Committee) designed to protect employees shall be provided by the company at no cost to the employee. Not fewer than two (2) employees shall work in the plant at any one time. Every employee shall have the right to refuse to perform unsafe work. “Unsafe”, shall carry the meaning defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee Local or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint National Union Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on staff shall be permitted to visit the Committeeworkplace upon prior notification. The University Company will provide cover 100% of the required training cost of prescription safety lenses and 100% of the cost for certification a basic frame. Any costs above the basic frame costs will be at the expense of the employee. Replacement costs will only apply in the event the employee’s prescription changes or the glasses are damaged beyond repair as a result of work. The Company will meet with the Union to determine the appropriate hearing protection and make it available to employees at no cost and continue to provide the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimethree (3) types currently available. 25.05 When 28.2 The Company shall take reasonable steps to provide every worker with a worker representative on a Joint Health safe and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 healthy workplace. The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer Company shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority 1990, and its regulations in effect as of the date of ratification of this agreement, as minimum standards. 28.3 The Company will inform all employees that they have the right to refuse unsafe work which may harm them or any person and that signs are posted in the workplaceworkplace advising them of this right. When a worker exercises his or her right to refuse unsafe work, including any Employees, the worker shall notify the supervisor. The supervisor shall promptly notify the union co-chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (or designate) so that this individual can participate in all stages of the investigation. The worker shall remain in a safe place and co-operate fully in the investigation of the work refusal. The Company shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed no other worker is asked or permitted to perform the work of health the worker who refused the work unless the second worker is advised of the reasons for the work refusal in the presence of the union co-chair (or designate). If the union co-chair and safety hazardsthe supervisor cannot agree of a remedy to the work refusal, the Ministry of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Inspector shall be called in and advised of policies and procedures associated the situation. No employee shall be discharged, penalized, coerced, intimidated or disciplined for refusing unsafe work, or for acting in compliance with the safe handling Occupational Health and Safety Act, or the regulations thereto. 28.4 The company will recognize a minute of materials silence at 11:00 a.m. on April 28th of each year to remember employees fatally injured in workplace accidents. The Company will also lower their flag to half-mast and equipmentagree to post the moment of silence 48hrs prior to the event.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 cooperate 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 and will review the Critical Incident Stress Response policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Response (CISR) team, or where there is no CISR team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the Province nurse, or the manager on behalf of Ontario the nurse. Where the Employer, does not currently maintain a CISR team, they shall provide the Union with the specifics of how nurses are provided support similar to that provided by CISR teams, and its regulations, including through what programs and/or services. Where maintenance of CISR teams is no longer reasonably possible the Employer shall provide the Union as much notice as possible and the parties shall meet to discuss what options are to be implemented to continue provision that calls for a worker representative selected of similar support to nurses. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISR as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISR teams. The parties agree that there shall be a dedicated mental health support unit (over and above EAP), funded by PCOC, and established exclusively for nurses in the bargaining unit. The parties agree to establish a committee within sixty (60) days of ratification of this agreement to establish the scope, duties and terms of reference of the mental health support unit. 7A04 The Employer and the Union on agree that no form of abuse, harassment or bullying of nurses will be condoned in the University Joint workplace. Both parties will work together in recognizing, facilitating the reporting of alleged abuse and resolving such problems as they arise. There shall be zero tolerance of abuse, harassment or bullying. Any nurse who believes a situation may become or has become abusive, harassing or bullying 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. Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will include the name of the affected nurse, if the nurse agrees, and a brief description as to the mechanism of injury/exposure. In regards to respectful workplace; there shall be a policy supporting a Respectful Workplace which shall be provided to the Union, and shall be reviewed annually by the Workplace Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible. Where a respectful workplace complaint is filed by a nurse, the University and Employer shall notify the Union will cooperate to of such complaint no later than ten (10) business days following receipt of the fullest possible extent in complaint. Where the prevention Union has concerns regarding the impartiality of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endan Employer conducted Respectful Workplace Investigation, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and Union shall have the right to refuse unsafe request the investigation be conducted by an individual from outside the work in accordance site. The Employer shall give all due reasonable consideration to such request. If a Respectful Workplace Investigation is conducted, a report of findings, or a summary of the report will be shared by the Employer with the Occupational Health complainant and Safety Act where there respondent nurse(s). Where a summary is an immediate danger to provided, rather than the Employee’s health full report the Union may request and safety or to the health and safety Employer shall provide the rationale for the provision of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under summary rather than the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committeefull report. The University will provide complainant and respondent may share the required training for certification report/summary with the Union if they wish. 7A05 At the request of a nurse, the Employer shall provide, at no cost to the Employee 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. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 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 they are not covered under the UnionD & R, WCB or MPI programs. Time spent For clarity, where a nurse is waiting for a decision from D & R, WCB, or MPI and has been medically cleared to return to work, the Employer will pay for all return to work hours. It is understood that the nurse will reimburse the Employer once their claim is accepted. Any such nurse will be supernumerary in such training nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work and Overtime. 25.05 When Program for a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 nurse. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to an Employee to protect review the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information provisions of the Health program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit limitations. If required, the Employer shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Occupational Health Union and Safety Actthe nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, persons with authority in by agreement between the workplaceEmployer and the Union, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentjob postings may be waived.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 A. The Employer is Agencies are responsible for providing safe and environmentally healthy workplaces in accordance with applicable local and state codes and OSHA standards. B. Workplace health and safety concerns shall be an appropriate subject for an Individual Agency-Union Committee as set forth in Article XXX, but specific injuries which are the subject of worker’s compensation claims shall not be a subject of these meetings. The Individual Agency-Union Committee may recommend that a safety or health concern should be further addressed. In that event, the Chief Executive Officer or their designee shall confer with an appropriate consultant within or outside the Agencies. The Agency shall notify the Committee members that a consultant has been contacted, and the members of the Committee shall have an opportunity to meet with or to provide the consultant with information. The Chief Executive Officer or their designee shall report to the provisions Individual Agency-Union Committee on the results of the Occupational Health consultant’s investigation and Safety Act the actions to be taken, if any, based on the results of the Province of Ontario investigation. C. The Agencies and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge understand and agree that all University Employees on University the nature of some clients of the Agencies and third-party premises where Employees worksome of the services provided to such clients by employees who serve them may expose such employees to safety or health risks. The Agencies and Union further understand and agree that the Agencies have an obligation to serve such clients while at the same time attempting to reduce such possible risks to such employees. Accordingly, are required the Agencies and Union agree as follows: If an employee believes that they have suffered an injury as a result of a client’s conduct, or have been exposed to comply a communicable disease from contact with work- site specific policiesa client, proceduresor placed in danger of physical harm by a client, regulationsthe employee shall report the matter to their immediate supervisor. If the employee’s supervisor or manager has not provided a reasonable response, the employee or a Union Representative or a Union Xxxxxxx may report the matter to the Agency’s Head of Human Resources. If the employee wants to make such a report, it must be made at the first opportunity after the immediate supervisor’s response. The Head of Human Resources will direct an appropriate investigation to be conducted, and standards relating based thereon, the Agency will take appropriate action, if any is needed, consistent with the Agency’s obligations to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes both the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, client and the right employee. No protected health information or any other confidential information concerning the client shall be divulged by the employee or the Agency to refuse unsafe work the Union, its Representative or a Union Xxxxxxx, or any other entity or person in accordance violation of any law, regulation or Agency policy in connection with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there incident, the investigation, any related discussions, or any proceedings under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Paragraph C alleviates or is an immediate danger intended to alleviate the Employee’s health and safety employee from reporting any work-related injury or to the health and safety illness for Workers’ Compensation purposes as required by Article XX of othersthis Agreement. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Memorandum of Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 35.01 When an obvious safety hazard is brought to the attention of the Company, corrective action will be taken to eliminate or to reduce such hazard as soon as possible, taking into consideration the nature of the hazard. Employees and Employers have obligations to work safely, promptly report hazards, any unsafe work practices, accidents or near misses. 35.02 The Employer is subject to the provisions shall ensure that all employees are properly trained for WHMIS within a reasonable period of time from their hire date and shall comply with all relevant health and safety legislation as it affects them. 35.03 A Joint Safety and Health Committee (JHSC) (“Committee”) will be established if required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario as amended from time to time. The Health and Safety Committee will be composed of four (4) members of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative bargaining unit selected by the Union and four (4) members of Management selected by the Employer. The Committee shall be organized to provide assistance in identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards throughout the facility. The Employer will coordinate the meetings of the Committee. This Committee will meet monthly during the academic year. The Employer will consider all of the recommendations from the Committee in good faith. Time spent by Union representatives on the University Joint Health joint committee meetings or investigations shall be considered as time worked and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to shall be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work paid for in accordance with the Occupational Health terms of this agreement. 35.04 The Joint Committee will be co-chaired, with the chairing of meetings alternating between the Union and Safety Act where the Company. Minutes of the meetings will be kept and copies distributed to all committee members, the Union and the Company. Both chairpersons will sign the minutes unless there is an immediate danger a dispute over her/his contents, in which case the dissenting co-chairperson will indicate in writing the source of disagreement. 35.05 The Joint Committee shall participate in the identification of existing or potential hazards in the workplace and make recommendations as to their control. Committee representatives will review complaints and accidents relating to the Employee’s safety and health of the employees represented. The Joint Committee will make recommendations for improvements and solutions to health and safety or problems to the health and safety of othersCompany. 25.03 35.06 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Employer recognizes its commitment to ensure that one management member and one union member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational members are Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying certified in order to properly carry out their duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours members of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the this Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, 35.07 Union members of the JHSC shall have the right to accompany any Safety Inspectors on tours and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and shall receive copies of any reports sent to the other devices that the University requires Employees Employer pertaining to wear and/or utilizesuch inspections. 25.07 35.08 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the JHSC will discuss health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeoptions. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 26.1 The Employer is subject Parties agree to the provisions of abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is for health care and residential facilities. 26.2 The Employer and the Union recognize that only through collective efforts and co- operation can an immediate danger effective Health and Safety program be realized. Such program will recognize the employees right to the Employee’s standards of health and safety or to in the health and safety of othersworkplace. 25.03 26.3 It is the responsibility of the Employer to ensure processes are in place, which will enable free and open exchanges of ideas and information on Health and Safety. 26.4 It is agreed that a Health and Safety Committee, composed of at least fifty percent (50%) labour representation with a minimum of two (2) selected or appointed by the Bargaining Unit, shall be the primary vehicle through which Health and Safety issues in the workplace are dealt with. The Union Parties agree that the Occupational Health and Safety Act will select be deemed a worker representative for each applicable part of this agreement and the Health and Safety Committee will be respected and supported by both Parties. 26.5 Meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall be held quarterly, or if deemed required by either the Occupational Union or the Employer Co-chair of the Committee, monthly, or more frequently if deemed required by a joint recommendation of the Union and Employer Co-chairs. 26.6 Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies will be sent to the Employer and the Union Chairperson. 26.7 The Parties agree that the Committee shall have specific operational guidelines, the contents of which must be approved by both Parties to this Agreement. 26.8 The Committee shall be notified in writing of all documented incidents and workplace accidents including injury. The Committee shall investigate and report on said circumstances as per the operational guidelines. 26.9 The Parties agree that time spent in Committee work will be considered a highly important part of the workers job and all time spent in Committee activities, including prescribed preparation time, shall be paid at the applicable hourly rate. 26.10 One (1) employee representative will participate in worker certification training as specified by the workplace Health and Safety ActAgency. Time spent attending meetings Apart from workers certification training, worker and Employer members training requirements will be based on the recommendations of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedto the Employer. 25.04 A worker representative on a 26.11 The Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, suggest means of improving Health and Safety Programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to health and safety. The Employer will respond in writing within the time limitations as outlined in the Legislation, to any formal recommendation of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University 26.12 Legislative requirements regarding protective clothing and/or other devices will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment be adhered to by the Employer and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeemployee. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 10.01 The Employer, the Union and the employees mutually agree to co-operate in maintaining and improving safe working conditions. 10.02 The Employer is subject agrees to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetymaintain adequate heating. 25.02 10.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers agrees to be informed about hazards in the workplaceensure, as far as is reasonably practical to be provided with appropriate trainingdo so, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersthe employees and address health and safety hazards that arise in the workplace. Employees agree to work in a safe manner respecting all safety rules and using equipment provided. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 10.04 A Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.established for each store and both the Employer and the Union shall appoint two (2) Committee members. In addition, one 25.04 A worker representative on (1) alternate may be appointed by the Union and one (1) by the Employer. The meetings will be held quarterly at a Joint store or otherwise mutually agreed location. When urgent health and safety issues arise between the quarterly meetings and are presented to the Employer or the Union, the Employer will respond to the issue, or will convene a Health and Safety Committee meeting. The Union or any employee may become a certified worker representative on bring to the attention of the Employer any health and safety concerns and such issues will be addressed by the Committee. The University Employer will provide the required training for certification at no cost act as promptly as reasonably possible in responding to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the any health and safety concerns raised. The Employer will endeavor to schedule Health & Safety Committee meetings during the scheduled work shift of that Employeethe Committee members. With reference to Article 13Where this is not possible, employees on the Committee will be compensated at their regular rate of pay for time spent in the meeting. In such training shall cases, the minimum call-in would not apply, but employees will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 paid not less than one (1) hour’s pay. The name and contact information Employer or Union Co-chair of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee will forward copies to the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Union of all Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in meeting minutes within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the workplace, including meeting. 10.05 The Employer and the Union agree to share the cost of the fee for a Standard First Aid & CPR training course for any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority members of the bargaining unit who are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with on the safe handling of materials and equipmentHealth & Safety Committee who wish to take same.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.1. The Employer Board recognizes that employees have the right to a safe workplace. Employees have the right to refuse work when there is subject reasonable cause to believe that such work would create an undue hazard to the provisions health and safety of any person. An investigation of the circumstances that result in an employee’s refusal to work shall be carried out in accordance with Section 3.12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesWorkSafeBC (Workers' Compensation Board). It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in In accordance with the WCB Regulations, where an employee refuses to work, the employee’s representative in the investigation shall be an RTA member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Act Committee. Prior to resuming normal operations at the work site, the Superintendent or designate shall consult with the RTA President or designate. 28.2. Employees shall only be expected to work at work sites that are clean and where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s temperature, ventilation, lighting, humidity, sound level and other physical conditions are hygienic and meet health and safety or standards. The following health standards shall be maintained to the fullest extent possible: a. Temperature must be maintained above 18oC and below 24oC. b. There must be an uninterrupted supply of water for drinking and washing. c. Washrooms must be accessible, functional and sanitary. d. Waste must not accumulate in such a way as to cause unsanitary conditions. e. All classrooms, offices, halls and exits must be adequately lighted. f. Rooms designated as lunchrooms and/or cafeterias must be in a sanitary condition. g. Dust levels must be maintained at a level that is comfortable for staff and students. h. Combustible materials shall not be kept in hallways, stairs, walls, furnace rooms; nor can fire exits be blocked in any way. i. Specific problems which endanger the health and safety of othersindividual employees or students must be eliminated. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health j. Adequate supplies of soap, towelling and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health tissue must be maintained. k. An adequate, accessible supply of disposable gloves and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative disinfectant shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer provided in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitschool for employees required to deal with students' blood or other bodily fluids. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 13.01 The Employer Company will make reasonable provision for the health and safety of its employees dur- ing the hours of their employment. It is subject to under- stood that the Company, the employees and the Union are bound by and shall abide by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Act. 13.02 With the exception of Article 13.03, such pro- tective devices as the Company requires to be worn and other equipment which is necessary to protect the employees from injury, shall be provided by the Company, and must be worn by the employee. (a) The Company will contribute one hundred per- cent (100%) of the Province cost of Ontario one pair of safety boots per calendar year for each employee, who is required by the Company to wear safety boots, to a maximum of one hundred and its regulations, including fifty dollars ($150.00). Safety footwear may be pur- chased from the provision safety shoe vehicle that calls for at the Plant or any other source provided that such footwear is CSA Approved. Tool Room employees will be allowed to utilize this provi- sion on a worker representative selected by the Union six month basis. Exceptions will be considered on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyan individual basis. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to (b) Designated employees who require protec- tion from adverse weather conditions shall be provided with the appropriate trainingouterwear. Such outerwear shall be replaced every three years, unless it does not require replacement. (c) When an employee is required to wear safety glasses on a regular basis and such employ- ee normally wears prescription glasses, the right Company shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of one pair of prescription safety glasses as required, but no more fre- quently than every two (2) years to refuse unsafe work a maxi- mum of two hundred and twenty-five dollars ($225.00). 13.04 It is understood that a Safety Committee has been established in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger Act. The Union shall appoint two from each shift, plus a Co-chair person, to the Employee’s health and safety or Safety Committee. In addition, one person shall be appointed to represent the health and safety interests of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety ActOffice staff. Time spent attending meetings Two members of the Committee or carrying out duties will be designated as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCo-chairpersons. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health 13.05 The Committee will meet monthly and at such other times as may be necessary. 13.06 When the Chairman of the Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on investigates an accident, one of the Committee. The University Union ap- pointed members of the Safety Committee will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent be in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeattendance. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and 13.07 Copies of the Chairman’s report of any ac- cident will be provided to all members of the Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, 13.08 It is understood that the responsibilities of the Safety Committee shall be to: 1) Carry out inspection of the place of work; 2) Receive copy of accident notices and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment in- vestigations on events which caused or could have likely caused an accident; 3) Identify situations which may be a source of hazard for the workers; 4) Make the recommendations deemed ap- propriate to the Health & Safety Committee and the other devices that worker; 5) Assist workers in the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the exercise of their rights as recognized by legislation on occupation- al health and safety safety; 6) Accompany the inspector during inspection visits; 7) Intervene in cases where the worker refus- es to perform work which could endanger his health or physical integrity; 8) To file complaints with the V-P of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, Operations and/or the Company General Manager as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.appropriate; 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted 9) To participate in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with identification and eval- uation of characteristics of job locations and work performed by workers and the Occupational Health identification of contaminants and Safety Act, persons with authority hazard- ous materials present in the workplace. 13.09 The Company agrees to continue a system of audiometric testing, including any Employeesto be conducted every two (2) years. 13.10 The Company agrees to observe two (2) min- utes silence each April 28th, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the National Day of health and safety hazardsMourning for people who have suffered fa- talities on the job. However, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentsilence will be held two minutes before the break.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.1 The Employer parties agree that it is subject to the provisions goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union that the University be a place in which bargaining unit members enjoy a safe and healthful environment. To accomplish this, the University will cooperate endeavor to assure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to health, safety, and the environment. The University shall make available to the fullest possible extent in the prevention Union a copy of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards final reports relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes or safety reviews conducted by state or federal agencies. Both parties recognize that it will be the right of workers University's responsibility to be informed about hazards in provide all bargaining unit members the workplace, to be provided with appropriate necessary training, equipment, and written procedures to conduct their job in a safe and healthful manner. Both parties also recognize that it will be the right bargaining unit member's responsibility to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s follow University health and safety or to policies which may include the health and safety wearing of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices mandatory attendance of training seminars. It is understood that all mandatory training will be offered in accordance with Section 15.12 of this Agreement. It is further recognized that any violation of University safety policies by bargaining unit members may result in disciplinary action by the University. 18.2 In order to assure the Union an opportunity to provide input on matters related to safety, the President of the Union shall designate three (3) bargaining unit members to serve on the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeSafety Committee each year. 25.07 The Employer 18.3 If a bargaining unit member feels that they have been assigned to work under unsafe or unhealthful conditions, they shall provide information, training and supervision report the situation immediately to an Employee to protect their supervisor. If the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance bargaining unit member disagrees with the supervisor's response to the situation, they may report the situation to the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Actor their designee. The bargaining unit member(s) shall not be required to continue performing the duties in question pending the inspection by the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee, persons with authority but may be assigned other duties. The bargaining unit member(s) shall 18.4 The University will continue to provide optional safety training courses to members of the bargaining unit; those enrolled in such courses will be on active pay status if they are scheduled to work during the time the course is taught. 18.5 All recommendations of the Safety Committee shall be responded to by the Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety or their designee, in writing, indicating whether the recommendations will be implemented or rejected. If the recommendation is rejected, the response will indicate reasons for rejection. If the recommendation is approved, the response will indicate the approximate date of implementation. 18.6 The University retains the right to regulate smoking in all University facilities in order to promote the parties’ goal of a safe and healthful workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health . Issues relating to smoking will be subject to the University’s policy 3356-4-01 Smoke and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmenttobacco free environment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 20:01 The Employer is subject Union shall elect or appoint at least one (1) bargaining unit employee as a worker member to all buildings where bargaining unit members are employed and that have a joint health and safety committee (which committees have the provisions responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act ), or such further department or building joint health and safety committees if established in the future. 20:02 The number of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected members appointed by the Union on University to the University above-noted Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committees shall not exceed the University and number of worker members on the committees. 20:03 A worker member appointed or elected by the Union will cooperate to each of the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and thirdabove-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable noted Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee Committees may become a certified worker representative on the CommitteeCommittee if requested by the Union. The University will provide agrees to pay the required training costs for the core certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with program provided by the Occupational Health and Safety ActWorkers’ Centre. 20:04 The University and the Union will also establish a Central Health and Safety Committee made up of six (6) members, persons with authority three (3) appointed by the Union and three (3) appointed by the University. Each party shall select from among its three (3) representatives a co-chair for the central committee. The role of the Central committee will be to monitor, assist and provide direction to the Joint Health and Safety Committees. 20:05 The Central Committee shall receive copies of all reports, investigations and correspondence from all the committees. 20:06 Bargaining unit employees on both the Health and Safety Committees and Central Committee will suffer no loss of regular straight time pay for time required to carry out their responsibilities. Bargaining unit employees on the Health and Safety Committees and Central Committee shall provide as much notice as possible to their supervisors in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under event their authority are informed of health and safety hazardsresponsibilities will require them to be away from their regular work. (a) Employees will wear, and advised the University will supply, protective clothing and other devices which the University requires employees to use to protect employees from injuries arising from their employment. (b) The University agrees to contribute up to one hundred and fifty (150) dollars per employee per year towards the purchase of policies safety shoes or boots for employees who are required to wear them in the performance of their duties. Safety shoes and procedures associated with boots must be Canadian Standards Association approved, and be in serviceable condition as determined by the safe handling employee’s supervisor. (c) The University agrees to contribute up to two hundred and fifty (250) dollars per employee once every two (2) years who requires prescription safety glasses for the performance of materials his/her duties and equipmentwhere, in the opinion of the University, protective face xxxxxxx are not appropriate, towards the cost of prescription safety glasses (lenses and frames).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 16.01 The Employer Company and the Union agree that it is subject in the interest of all concerned to maintain high standards of health and safety at the provisions of Company's operations in order to prevent industrial injury and illness. 16.02 In accordance with the obligations under the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, there will be a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Act Committee (the “Committee”) composed of management and an equal number or greater number of worker representatives, chosen by the workers. There will be two (2) co-chairpersons, one of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University representatives and the Union will cooperate other a management representative. 16.03 The Committee’s common goal is to the fullest possible extent promote health and safety in the prevention workplace. (a) It shall: i. inspect as many of accidents the work areas as it considers appropriate every month and, as soon as possible after the inspection, meet to discuss its findings and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to any other matters concerning health and safety; ii. prepare minutes of the meeting, including a description of the conditions found during the inspection; and, iii. participate in the investigation of dangerous occurrences when required and to review safety standards and policies. 25.02 The Employer recognizes (b) Where the right Committee makes an inspection and finds a serious unsafe condition, they shall immediately notify the supervisor responsible for the area and advise him of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of otherscondition. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending (c) Minutes of all meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative and reports of all inspections made by the Committee shall be considered time workedprepared by the Committee and provided to the Local Union. The minutes shall be jointly signed. 25.04 A worker representative 16.04 All reportable accident reports or reportable incident reports filed with the Ministry of Mines shall be forwarded to the Committee. 16.05 The Union agrees that prior to discussion with governmental agencies or the public, it will discuss any safety or health concerns with the Company as soon as the concern arises. 16.06 The Committee Co-Chairpersons or their designates shall participate in the investigation of reportable accidents and dangerous occurrences. 16.07 The Company shall provide the Committee with the information necessary for the Committee to carry out its responsibilities. 16.08 The Company agrees that there shall be regularly scheduled safety meetings on Company time for all members of every crew once per calendar month. The Company will make every reasonable effort to hold the meetings during day shifts. In the event this is not possible for a Joint crew, the meeting will be held during the first four (4) hours of the night shift for that crew. 16.09 Where a work refusal occurs, the process under the Health Safety and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Reclamation Code for Mines in BC will be followed. The Company agrees to post the applicable provisions of the Code on bulletin boards. 16.10 An employee who is injured on the Committeejob and is unable to complete his shift will have his regular earnings maintained for the balance of that shift. (a) The Company shall continue to furnish or provide financial assistance towards protective equipment and other safety devices (b) Any other safety equipment the Committee recommends is necessary shall be requested through the Mine Manager in writing. 16.12 New employees who require corrective lenses must possess safety lenses and safety frames prior to the commencement of work. The University Company will provide financial assistance every twenty-four (24) months towards the required training for certification at purchase of new or replacement prescription safety glasses or lenses. 16.13 Employees involved in authorized safety meetings, inspections, or investigations will suffer no cost to the Employee loss of regular earnings while attending their assigned duties. The Union Co-Chair or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time workedhis alternate, while attending monthly safety tours, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours 16.03, on their days off, will receive their regular straight time rate of Work and Overtimepay for actual hours spent on the tour. Such hours will not be used for the calculation of overtime. 25.05 When 16.14 The parties recognize their joint obligations in situations where an employee would benefit from a worker representative on a Joint Health modified return to work program when recovering from work related and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, henon-work related injuries/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeesickness. 25.06 16.15 The University Company will supply, pay a monthly premium to holders of an Occupational First Aid Certificate Level III as follows: a. First time ticket holder - $50.00 b. Second time ticket holders and subsequent - $150.00 c. Employees who have allowed their ticket to lapse and are once again certified will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizebe considered first time ticket holders. 25.07 16.16 The Employer shall Company will provide information, training and supervision a yearly allowance to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employeeemployee as follows: i. Safety boots - $200.00 ii. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.Coveralls (2 Pairs) - $150.00

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 16.01 The Employer is subject Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees. Both the Company and the Union recognize their mutual obligations to assist in the provisions prevention, correction and elimination of unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. All employees are expected to adhere to safe working practice. The Company and the Union agree to an Occupational Health and Safety Act committee meeting every two (2) months. 16.02 The Company agrees that any employee on the seniority list who may be forced from work because of the Province of Ontario and its regulationslegitimate illness, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected certified by the Union on Company’s doctor, or the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent employee’s personal physician, or temporary disability resulting from an accident, shall upon complete recovery be reinstated in his former job or some suitable job in the prevention plant if held by an employee with less seniority and he is capable of accidents and performing the promotion job in a satisfactory manner with a reasonable period of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetytraining. 25.02 16.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and Company agrees that employees have the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety provisions of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 17.01 The Company will endeavor to supply adequate manpower on all operations in all departments so that an employee will not be required to perform more than a fair day’s work. 17.01 shall not be construed to mean that the xxxxxxx of all operations is at present exactly adequate or that all employees are presently assigned exactly a fair day’s work and accordingly, changes in the xxxxxxx of xxxxx and changes in an employee’s work load may be made so long as the resulting situation is not a violation of 17.01. 17.03 The Company will endeavor to provide full employment for all employees on the seniority list. Time spent attending meetings Extra shifts will not be used for the purpose of reducing the regular work week of employees on the seniority list. Notwithstanding the above, the employer reserves the right to schedule canning on the half shift. 1: In the event that, during the Collective Agreement, the Company plans to introduce a major technological change which it anticipates will directly result in the indefinite layoff of 8% of the Committee regular active workforce, or carrying out duties as a worker representative total of 10 employees, whichever is less, the following shall apply: A) The Company will give the Union notice of such technological change at least sixty (60) days before the date on which the technological change is to be effected. After giving notice the Company shall identify, by job classification, the number of jobs to be displaced. The jobs to be displaced shall be considered time workedgrouped by the Company for the purposes of paragraph (C) herein. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health B) The Company will meet and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on discuss with the Committee. The University will provide Union the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information redeployment of the Health and Safety Officer affected regular employees in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health provisions of the Collective Agreement and Safety Act, persons with authority the provisions as set out in the workplace, including any EmployeesGuaranteed Wage Plan (GWP) and in so doing, shall ensure designate the employees to be indefinitely laid off. C) During the first thirty (30) days of the notice period and prior to affecting any layoffs or separations under the Collective Agreement, the Company shall canvass employees eligible for special early retirement (“eligible employees”) as to their willingness to elect special early retirement. Such eligible employees shall be approached within each group determined in paragraph (A) in order of seniority and, if they choose to take special early retirement within the above thirty (30) day period and actually retire within thirty (30) days thereafter, will receive a Technological Change Bonus (TCB). The TCB will be determined by dividing the total amount of the separation pay entitlement of all the employees designated for indefinite layoff in paragraph (B) above by the total number of employees so designated. The number of special early retirees in any group who may receive the TCB will not exceed the number of jobs in that persons under their authority group which are informed to be permanently displaced by the technological change and if a greater number of health and safety hazardseligible employees in any group so elect to take special early retirement, and advised the TCB will only be paid to the most senior of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthem.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 a) The Employer is subject Company recognizes its obligation to the provisions of the Occupational provide a safe working environment consistent with Health and Safety Act legislation of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsOntario. Within the scope of legislation, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a shall be maintained. The Committee will function under the Provincial legislation in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety. The worker’s certified worker representative (co- chairperson) will be elected or appointed from the workforce. The Union plant committee will be responsible for choosing three Health & Safety Representatives who will be assigned to each of the three shifts. The representative on the Committee. The University day shift will provide only function in the required training for certification at no cost to absence of the Employee workers representative co-chairperson, but will attend any and all health & safety committee meetings scheduled during his or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeher shift. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices b) It is agreed that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act R.S.O. 1990, O.I. as amended by S.O. 1992 c. 14,s.2 hereafter referred to as the Health & Safety Act and the R.R.O. 1990 Regulations for Industrial Establishments with amendments O.Reg.516/92 hereafter referred to as the Regulations be incorporated into and forms part of this Agreement. The employer and the Union agree to abide by those provisions unless this Agreement provides otherwise. Amendments to the Health & Safety ActAct other than those indicated above shall not be incorporated into this Agreement except upon written agreement of the parties. 2. The Company will pay seventy percent (70%) of the cost of safety shoes, persons one (1) pair per calendar year, provided that they are CSA approved and paid in Canadian Funds, for those classifications where it is mandatory to wear safety shoes. The Company will pay one hundred (100%) of the cost of safety shoes, one pair per calendar year, provided they are CSA approved and paid in Canadian Funds, for the following classifications: Maintenance Skilled, Maintenance Semi Skilled, Team coordinator, Inter Plant and In Plant Material Movers, Set Up Specialist, Shipper/Receiver. 3. The Company shall provide the employee a copy of the WSIB Form 7, if an employee should lose or misplace their WSIB Form 7, the Company on request shall provide the employee with authority in another copy of their WSIB Form 7. 4. For employees that use non prescription safety glasses, damaged safety glasses will be replaced upon presentation to the workplaceCompany. For lost, including any Employeesstolen or misplaced non prescription safety glasses, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the company will supply up to a maximum of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentone (1) pair per year per employee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational (L) 1. There shall be a District Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Committee. 2. The District Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee shall be composed of up to six (6) members chosen by and representing the employee groups and up to six (6) members chosen by and representing the Board. It In no case shall the employer’s representatives outnumber those of the employees. 3. The chairperson and secretary shall be elected from and by the members of the District Health and Safety Committee. Where the chairperson is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endan employer member, the parties acknowledge secretary shall be an employee member and agree vice versa. 4. The District Health and Safety Committee shall meet regularly and review and recommend on matters either raised or referred to that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating pertain to health and safety. 25.02 5. The Employer recognizes District Health and Safety Committee shall assist in creating a safe and healthy place of work and learning. 6. The District Health and Safety Committee and the right Union shall be notified immediately of workers to be informed about hazards each accident or injury. 7. The District Health and Safety Committee shall: a. determine that regular inspections of the places of employment are carried out as required by Regulation 8.08 of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations, Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia; b. upon request, review provision of health services as outlined in the workplaceSchool Act; c. recommend measures required to attain compliance with the School Act, to be provided with appropriate trainingthe Industrial Health and Safety Regulations and the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia; including the recommended correction of hazardous conditions; d. consider recommendations from site committees and recommend implementation where warranted; e. hold no less than five (5) meetings per year at mutually agreeable times, dates, and locations. Additional meetings may be requested by the Union or the Board. If meetings are held during school hours, release time at Board expense shall be allowed for teachers who are members of the District Health and Safety Committee. 8. The District Health and Safety Committee shall review: a. reports of current accidents, their causes, and means of prevention; b. remedial action taken or required by the reports of investigations and inspections; c. any other matters pertinent to health and safety. 9. The District Health and Safety Committee shall maintain minutes of the meetings and circulate these minutes to the appropriate parties, within ten (10) calendar days. 10. Classes shall be conducted in accessible and well-maintained facilities that are clean and have appropriate heating, ventilation, lighting, and sound levels, that are safe for teachers. 11. The District recognises a teacher’s right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational as per WorkSafe BC regulations. 12. The employer will ensure all Health and Safety Act where there bulletin boards in staff rooms have information on how to access the WorkSafe BC website. 13. Where the situation is an of immediate danger to the Employee’s teacher or students, the teacher shall act judiciously to mitigate the danger and then report the situation to the appropriate Administrative Officer. 14. Other specific health and safety or problems shall be reported to the health appropriate Administrative Officer and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint may also be referred to the Health and Safety Committee formed under through the Occupational site committee. 15. Teacher involvement in administering medication to students shall be: EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, teachers, on a volunteer basis, should administer (or supervise the self-administration of) medications to pupils only if the following conditions are met: a. the medication is required while the child is attending school; b. a parent has requested the school’s assistance and has signed a release concerning administration by the teacher; c. written authorization has been received from an attending physician; d. the Public Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Nurse has been informed so that they may complete a medic alert card; e. the teacher has received adequate instructions from the Public Health Nurse concerning the administration of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedmedication. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee16. The University will Board shall provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time workedeach school a supply of disposable gloves, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work disinfectant and Overtimea biohazard, bodily fluids, blood, and vomit kit. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health 17. The Board will ensure that the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) will be implemented at all school sites and Safety Committee ceases to be employed work places in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the CommitteeSchool District. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Local and Provincial Matters Agreement, Local and Provincial Matters Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 20.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such practices will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 20.02 A Joint Management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Employee Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to Committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others. 25.03 hazards and standards. The Union will select committee shall normally meet every three (3) months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer as his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 20.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee or who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member will be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties as a worker representative an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a 20.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52, and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee that is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. 20.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. 20.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances. 20.07 The Employer shall: a. inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours soon as it learns of Work said situation; b. inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to an Employee safely perform the work assigned to protect them; c. ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment. 20.08 The worker shall:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.1 The Company and the Union agree to abide by the provisions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (as amended from time to time) during the term of this Agreement. 21.2 The parties hereby agree to work towards maintaining a safe and healthy workplace with a view to preventing injuries and illness, and to reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents and health hazards. 21.3 The Company, the Union, and the employees shall comply in every respect with all applicable health and safety legislation and regulations. 21.4 The Employer is subject acknowledges that the Union’s health and safety representatives will be selected by the Union and the Company’s health and safety representatives will be selected by the employer. The Employer will agree to provide the requisite health and safety training to representatives within six months of being elected/appointed to the provisions position. 21.5 The general duties of the Committee will be to: (a) Identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazard to employees; (b) Make recommendations for the improvement of the health and safety of employees; (c) Make recommendations with respect to the maintenance and monitoring of programs, measures and procedures respecting the health and safety of employees; (d) Obtain information with respect to the identification of potential or existing hazards of materials, processes or equipment; (e) The certified member of the committee is entitled to investigate all accidents and any unsafe conditions which may be reported to the Committee; (f) Hold bi-monthly meetings for the discussion of current accidents, their causes, suggested means of preventing their recurrence, and reports of investigations and inspections. The Committee may make recommendations to the Company for the improvement of the health and safety of employees; (g) Keep records of all investigations, inspections, health and safety complaints, and recommendations, together with minutes of meetings. 21.6 One employee member of the Committee will make a monthly inspection of their workplace for the purpose of determining hazardous conditions and to check unsafe practices. 21.7 The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee may make recommendations to the Company regarding any programs, measures and procedures respecting the health and safety of employees. 21.8 The Company shall pay for all lost time for members of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Committee who are to receive certification training as required by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to and as provided through the EmployeeCompany’s health and safety or to the health and safety of otherstraining program. 25.03 21.9 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health Company and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health employees agree to work co- operatively and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health efficiently with one another in order to ensure that all machinery and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent equipment is maintained in proper working order and that all such training shall be considered time workedmachinery and equipment is operated properly, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplyefficiently, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizesafely in every respect. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 and will review the Critical Incident Stress Management policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, or where there is no CISM team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the Province nurse, or the manager on behalf of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected nurse. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISM as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISM teams. 7A04 The Employer and the Union on agree that no form of abuse of nurses will be condoned in the University Joint 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 CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the University and Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will cooperate include the name of the affected nurse and a brief description as to the fullest possible extent in mechanism of injury/exposure, subject to the prevention restrictions and requirements of accidents and PHIA. 7A05 At the promotion request of safety and health at University workplaces. To this enda nurse, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workEmployer shall provide, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee 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. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 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 they are not covered under the UnionD & R, WCB or MPI programs. Time spent Any such nurse will be supernumerary in such training nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work and Overtime. 25.05 When Program for a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 nurse. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to an Employee to protect review the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information provisions of the Health program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit limitations. If required, the Employer shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Occupational Health Union and Safety Actthe nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, persons with authority in by agreement between the workplaceEmployer and the Union, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentjob postings may be waived.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 31.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and will carry on its regulations, including the provision operations in a manner that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to not endanger the health and safety of othersany of its employees and shall adopt and carry out reasonable procedures and techniques designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of physical injury in its operations. An employee shall take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure his/her own safety and the safety of his/her fellow employees. The working environment and facilities will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by the Employer. 25.03 31.02 Where an employee deems it unsafe for him/her to undertake work alone and the situation presents a clear and definite hazard to life and limb, it shall be his/her responsibility to notify his/her supervisor, or if that is not possible, to summon help as is required. If neither course of actions is possible, and if the situation still presents a clear and definite hazard to life and limb, he/she may refuse to complete the job, pending the elimination or lessening of the hazardous situation. Nevertheless, if the perceived hazard does not present a situation of imminent danger, the complaint shall be referred to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. a) Notwithstanding the above and where it can be shown that the situation did not present a clear and definite hazard to life and limb, the employee may be subject to the appropriate disciplinary measure. 31.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Employer agrees to discuss the health and safety aspects of equipment with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee formed under wherever Health and Safety problems with regards to its use are raised by the employees concerned. 31.04 The parties will maintain the existing Joint Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCommittee. 25.04 A worker representative on a 31.05 Matters referred to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined dealt with in Article 13 – Hours of Work an expeditious and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a appropriate manner. In the event that complaint is not resolved by the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety ActCommittee, persons with authority employee(s) may avail themselves of the Complaint Resolution Procedure in the workplaceLibrary of Parliament’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy or employee(s) may file a grievance that would be expeditiously processed in accordance with Article 30. 31.06 The Employer will grant reasonable time off with pay to a CAPE representative to attend meetings of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed without loss of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpay or leave credits.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 15.1 The Employer is subject Board shall recognize its obligations to provide a safe and healthful environment for teachers and to carry out all duties and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its accompanying Regulations as minimal acceptable standards. Both the Union and the teachers shall cooperate with the Board to the provisions fullest extent possible in the prevention of accidents and the reasonable promotion of safety and health. 15.2 For the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Chairs shall not be deemed to exercise managerial functions and shall be permitted to be the representatives of the teachers on any committee pursuant to Section 8(2) of the Act, or pursuant to Section 3(2) of Regulation 191/84. 15.3 When duties are required to be performed by teachers as representatives on the Branch Health and Safety Committees, those duties will be performed during the normal school day. 15.4 In order to replace teachers who serve as Branch Affiliate Health and Safety Representatives who must be absent from teaching responsibilities in order to perform duties required by the Act, the Board will provide occasional teachers to a maximum of two full time equivalent supply teachers days per school per school year. 15.5 The Board shall provide to the EAT Unit President and the EAT Unit Health and Safety Officers, all relevant health and safety information and committee recommendations for posting and filing. 15.6 Where a teacher knows of a hazard that may endanger the teacher or another worker, or knows of a contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of or the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a teacher shall report to the Principal and the worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committee. 15.7 The employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the University circumstances for the protection of the worker. 15.8 The Board Shall provide to the EAT Unit President and the Union EAT Unit Health and Safety Officers, reports of lost time and/or accidents requiring medical attention pertaining to individuals governed by this contract. 15.9 All activities of Health and Safety Committees will cooperate be governed as per the agreed guidelines established under the Health and Safety Act. 15.10 The Board shall provide and maintain at no cost to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endteacher, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workpersonal protective equipment, are clothing or devices required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with by the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersAct. 25.03 15.11 The Union will select a worker representative Board shall carry out such training for each applicable Joint Health workers, supervisors and Safety Committee formed under committee members as may be prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall Additional requests for training should be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost forwarded to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Board Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitfor consideration. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation. 24.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate Regulations made pursuant to the fullest possible extent in Workers' Compensation Act. The Committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and their employees at the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesfacility. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker elect or appoint its own representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety to this Committee. 24.03 Employees who are members of the Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations. 24.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by all staff. 24.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations. 24.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 24.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 24.08 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost. 24.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer and the Union agree that a safe and healthy work environment is necessary to ensure the well-being of the employees. (22.01) 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 com- mittee 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 repre- sentatives 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. (a) The Health and Safety Committee is presently operating under guidelines, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Appendix I. The guidelines may be changed by the Health and Safety Committee, and are subject to the provisions requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended. (22.02) An employee requiring leave to participate in a recognized programme for the treatment of drug or alcohol abuse shall be granted such leave as is necessary under the Province provisions of Ontario and its regulationsArticle 10, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union subject to reasonable limits on the University Joint Health length and Safety Committeesrepetition of any such leave. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate Proof of participa- tion in such recognized programme shall be submitted to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyEmployer. 25.02 (22.03) The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall be given the Occupational opportunity to review and discuss proposals for the remodelling of work areas within its jurisdiction. (22.04) The Employer shall encourage the employees who work on VDTs to take annual eye examinations and shall make available the time to do so. (22.05) The Employer shall keep a record of chemicals currently or previously used at The Globe and Mail, includ- ing their contents and properties and instructions for safe use, and shall provide this information to the joint Health and Safety ActCommittee. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative No new chemical shall be considered time workedused be- fore the above information is available. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.01 The Employer is subject Company will continue to make provisions for the provisions health and safety of its employees during the course of their employment, and will comply with all applicable Provincial Regulations or Acts and such Regulations and Acts shall represent the minimum acceptable standards. The Company will ensure that sufficient members of the Occupational bargaining unit will receive first aid training. The Company, the Union and the employees will co-operate in maintaining safe and healthful working conditions. Management representatives and employees will observe the Company Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Rules and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent co-operate in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesinjuries. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall promote safe working practices and sanitary and healthful working conditions. The Committee shall meet as often as it deems necessary but not less than once each month on definitely established dates for the Occupational Health purpose of discussing health, safety and Safety Actsanitation problems. Time spent attending Minutes of such meetings will be signed by the Committee, copies of which shall be kept on file by both the Company and the Union. At the meeting, data concerning accidents in the plant will be made available. The Committee will tour the plant periodically to observe whether adopted health and safety recommendations are being complied with, as well as observing sites of lost time accidents. Arrangements may be made between the Co-Chairperson or their designates of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on for the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed joint inspection of health and safety hazardscomplaints. 18.02 The Company agrees that it will address issues of plant security at Health & Safety Meetings. 18.03 The Company agrees to provide a safety shoe allowance of $130.00 per year for Company approved safety footwear, for employees with seniority. Proof of purchase must be supplied. 18.04 The Company agrees to provide two (2) sets of winter wear to be made available to employees requested to work outside and advised who do not have ample wear to do so. The two (2) sets will be located in the Supervisors’ office. Each employee required to perform work outside in the winter will be supplied with their own winter jacket. 18.05 The Company will provide a copy of policies and procedures associated the Form #7(WSIB) to an injured employee within three (3) working days of notification of injury. 18.06 The JHSC will be provided a communication board in each plant. 18.07 The Union JHSC Co-chair or designate will be afforded up to a maximum of 2 hours per week to deal with the safe handling of materials and equipmentHealth & Safety matters. All hours must be coordinated with their Production Manager or designate.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and representatives of the Union. The Union shall elect/appoint up to three (3) representatives to the Health and Safety Committee. This committee shall schedule meetings in accordance with its terms of reference and shall at a minimum meet quarterly. Should there be an issue requiring immediate attention of the Committee, the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson shall call a special meeting of this committee within ten (10) days of receiving a written complaint regarding occupational health or safety. An Employee shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance at these committee meetings. 33.02 Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and once approved by the Committee co- chairpersons shall be posted at the worksite. 33.03 The Employer is subject shall post the names and contact information of committee members and representatives where it can be seen by all workers. 33.04 The Health and Safety Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety and may make recommendations to the provisions of Employer in that regard. The Committee will function in accordance with the regulations published pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyor such other procedural rules as may be mutually agreed. 25.02 33.05 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall also consider measures necessary to ensure the Occupational Health security of each Employee on the Employer’s premises including working alone and Safety Actmay make recommendations to the Employer in that regard. Time spent attending meetings Should the Committee recommendations not be implemented or appropriate action be taken towards implementation within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Committee or carrying out duties as recommendation a worker Union representative shall may direct that the item be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost referred to the Employee or Administrator of the Employer forthwith. A written reply will be given within fourteen (14) calendar days of the reporting by the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer is subject University agrees to continue the provisions of Workplace Safety and Health Committee. 19.02 The Union's local at the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsUniversity shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union dependent on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is structure agreed that to between the University University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Office. 19.03 The University will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. Employees shall also be provided with an amount of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sufficient to meet public health requirements. 19.04 The Union will cooperate continue to make every effort to obtain the fullest possible extent cooperation of each Employee within the bargaining unit in the prevention observation of accidents all reasonable safety rules, practices and the promotion of procedures. 19.05 Every Employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect their safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes 19.06 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the right safety or health of workers an employee, they shall not require or permit an Employee to be informed about hazards in the workplaceengage in, carry on or continue to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with that workplace under that condition. An Employee may also refuse to work or do particular work at a workplace if they believe on reasonable grounds that the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate work constitutes a danger to the Employee’s their health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 (a) Where an Employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to their safety or health in the performance of their work, they shall report that condition to their supervisor. (b) The Union will select a worker representative supervisor, upon being notified under (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the Employee and discuss the Employee's reasons for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under believing the Occupational Health and Safety Actcondition to be dangerous. Time spent attending meetings The co-chairpersons of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost be asked to participate. (c) If the Employee is not satisfied with the supervisor's decision or if the Union. Time spent supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the Employee shall contact, in such training shall be considered time workedwriting or by telephone, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work the Workplace Safety and OvertimeHealth Division without delay. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases (d) If the Employee refuses to work because of their belief that the condition is dangerous, they must be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease available to be a worker representative on the Committeeperform other work assigned to them. 25.06 The University will supply, 19.07 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein. 19.08 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an Employee solely for the reason that: (a) they made a report under this Article; and/or (b) they refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article provided a Safety and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices Health Officer has reported in writing that the University requires Employees employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to wear and/or utilizetheir safety or health. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject University, the employees and the Faculty Association share a commitment to creating and maintaining workplaces which are healthy and safe for all employees and the public, and share a commitment to cooperate in resolving health and safety concerns expeditiously. To that end, the University shall make provisions for the health and safety of employees during working hours, and shall comply with the provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union Saskatchewan. APT members shall have representation on the First Nations University Joint Occupational Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. 10.1 An Occupational Health and Safety Committee(s) will be established to address health and safety concerns for members, and for the general education of members. It is agreed that The APT bargaining unit will have one representative on each Committee and one alternate. 10.2 The members of the joint committee(s) will receive training from the Department of Labour into the roles and responsibilities of such committee(s), at the University’s expense. Such training will be considered leave with pay and done during working hours. 10.3 The role of the Committee will be to receive concerns and complaints from APT members on matters affecting health and safety of the workplace, gather information pertaining to the complaints, investigate, and make recommendations to management and the member for the resolution of the complaint. Complaints must be made in writing by the member, outlining the health or safety concern and proposed remedies, and sent to the Co-Chairs of the Committee(s), with a copy to the Director of Human Resources and the Faculty Association. 10.4 The Committee will investigate the complaint as soon as possible after the Co-Chairs receive the complaint, and forward their report and recommendation for resolution of the complaint to the Director of Human Resources, the complainant and the Faculty Association within fifteen working days of the complaint being received except in unusual circumstances. 10.5 The University will consider time spent by APT members on committee work as time worked. Every committee meeting will be recorded in its official minutes and copies will be posted on bulletin boards in the workplace with copies forwarded to the Director of Human Resources, the Faculty Association, and be available for inspection at the request of the Saskatchewan Department of Labour. 10.6 The Committee(s) shall make annual reports to the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents Faculty Association reporting all incidents or complaints that were filed and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate traininginvestigated, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with recommendation for the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committeeresolution. The University will provide distribute the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that reports throughout the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizecommunity. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.1. The Employer is subject Board recognizes that teachers have the right to a safe workplace and that a teacher has the right to refuse work when the teacher has reasonable cause to believe that such work would create an undue hazard to the provisions health and safety of any person. Investigation of the condition which resulted in a teacher refusing to work shall be carried out in accordance with Section 3.12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for WorkSafeBC (Workers' Compensation Board). In cases where a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate teacher refuses to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational WCB Regulations and the District Health and Safety Act Committee becomes involved in the investigation, the worker representative in the investigation shall be a teacher member of the committee. Prior to resuming normal operations at the work site, the Superintendent or designate shall consult with the President of the Association or designate. 28.2. Teachers shall only be expected to work at work sites that are clean and where temperature, ventilation, lighting, humidity, sound level and other physical conditions are hygienic and meet health and safety standards. The following health standards shall be maintained to the fullest extent possible: a. Temperature must be maintained above 18oC and below 24oC. b. There must be an uninterrupted supply of water for drinking and washing. c. Washrooms must be functional and sanitary. d. Waste must not accumulate in such a way as to cause unsanitary conditions. e. All classrooms, offices, halls and exits must be adequately lighted. f. Rooms designated as lunchrooms and/or cafeterias must be in a sanitary condition. g. Dust levels must be at a level where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety no discomfort for students or to staff. h. Combustible materials shall not be kept in hallways, stairs, walls, furnace rooms; nor can fire exits be blocked in any way. i. Specific problems which endanger the health and safety of othersindividual teachers or students must be eliminated. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health j. Adequate supplies of soap, towelling and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health tissue must be maintained. k. An adequate, accessible supply of disposable gloves and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative disinfectant shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer provided in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitschool for teachers required to deal with students' blood or other bodily fluids. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer Company further agrees to the establishment of a joint Health & Safety Committee which will be composed of a minimum of two (2) employees appointed by the Union and a minimum of two (2) representatives of the Company. The duties of the committee will consist of making recommendations for the improvement of safety and to work towards the elimination of all safety hazards. It shall also be the committee's responsibility to review all Category 1 accidents/incidents for the purpose of recommending methods by which to avoid such accidents from occurring in the future. The committee shall meet regularly for the purpose of discussing safety problems and as the need arises, but in no event shall such committee meet less than nine (9) times in a calendar year. If circumstances make additional meetings necessary, they should be held during or outside regular hours, whatever is subject required. Two co-chairpersons shall be elected every two years by and from the members of the committee. One co-chair shall be a union member; the other shall be a company member. Co-chairpersons will be trained and certified by the THSAO. The training time will be compensated according to whichever is greater 1) Normal Daily Rate or 2) 8 hours at the special work rate. The minutes of the Health & Safety Committee shall be recorded and signed by the co-chairpersons, distributed to the committee members, posted on the bulletin boards and sent to the local union. The Health & Safety Committee functions will include but not be limited to the following per the CLCII: • Consider and expeditiously dispose of health and safety complaints; • Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programs for the prevention of workplace hazards; • Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs to prevent work place hazards; • Participate in all of the inquiries, investigations, studies, and inspections pertaining to employee health and safety; • Participate in the implementation and monitoring of a program for the provision of personal protective equipment, clothing, devices, or materials; • Ensure that adequate records are kept on work accidents, injuries and health hazards; • Cooperate with health and safety officers; • Participate in the implementation of changes that may affect occupational health and safety, including work processes and procedures; • Investigate and assess the exposure of employees to hazardous substances; • Inspect each month all or part of the workplace, so that every part of the workplace is inspected at least once a year. Through the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsCLCII, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes employees have the right of workers to be informed about of known or foreseeable hazards in the workplace, workplace and to be provided with appropriate trainingthe information, instruction, training and the right supervision necessary to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s protect their health and safety or safety. The Committee may request from the Company any information that can be considered necessary to address workplace hazards. It has full access to all government and employer reports, studies and tests relating to the health and safety of others. 25.03 employees. Through the Health & Safety Committee, employees are given the right to have access to that information. The Union Committee does not have the right to access an individual’s medical records without that individual’s consent. The Health & Safety Committee shall be compensated, whether performed during or outside the members’ regular working hours, at the loss of revenue or hours at special work rate, whichever is greatest. The members of a Committee are entitled to attend meetings and perform any of their designated functions as authorized by the co-chairpersons (both) of the Committee. Committee members have the right and obligation to participate in identifying and correcting job-related health and safety concerns. There shall also be an accident review committee whose duties will select a worker representative include but not be restricted to reviewing all accidents/incidents and deciding as to whether these accidents are preventable or non-preventable. All members of the Accident Review Committee shall be paid for each applicable Joint all their time at special work rate or lost wages, whichever is greater. One Health and Safety Committee formed under representative shall be paid a maximum of one (1) hour per month, at special work rate, to prepare or to review issues for the Occupational next Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedmeeting. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 10.01 The Employer, the Union and the employees mutually agree to co-operate in maintaining and improving safe working conditions. 10.02 The Employer is subject agrees to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetymaintain adequate heating. 25.02 10.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers agrees to be informed about hazards in the workplaceensure, as far as is reasonably practical to be provided with appropriate trainingdo so, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersthe employees and address health and safety hazards that arise in the workplace. Employees agree to work in a safe manner respecting all safety rules and using equipment provided. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 10.04 A Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on established for each store and both the Employer and the Union shall appoint two (2) Committee members. In addition, one (1) alternate may be appointed by the Union and one (1) by the Employer. The meetings will be held quarterly at a Joint store or otherwise mutually agreed location. When urgent health and safety issues arise between the quarterly meetings and are presented to the Employer or the Union, the Employer will respond to the issue, or will convene a Health and Safety Committee meeting. The Union or any employee may become a certified worker representative on bring to the attention of the Employer any health and safety concerns and such issues will be addressed by the Committee. The University Employer will provide the required training for certification at no cost act as promptly as reasonably possible in responding to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the any health and safety concerns raised. The Employer will endeavor to schedule Health & Safety Committee meetings during the scheduled work shift of that Employeethe Committee members. With reference to Article 13Where this is not possible, employees on the Committee will be compensated at their regular rate of pay for time spent in the meeting. In such training shall cases, the minimum call-in would not apply, but employees will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 paid not less than one (1) hour’s pay. The name and contact information Employer or Union Co-chair of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee will forward copies to the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Union of all Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in meeting minutes within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the workplace, including meeting. 10.05 The Employer and the Union agree to share the cost of the fee for a Standard First Aid & CPR training course for any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority members of the bargaining unit who are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with on the safe handling of materials and equipmentHealth & Safety Committee who wish to take same.

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Samples: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 Safe work environment, responsibilities of employees The Employer City agrees to furnish and maintain in safe working condition all tools, facilities, vehicles, supplies and equipment required to safely carry out the duties of each employee. Employees are responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to immediate supervisors. The employees shall also fill out the log book and indicate the specific unsafe condition or practice in written form and date the log book. It shall be the Superintendent’s responsibility to evaluate the unsafe condition and if necessary contact the Service Director. If the Service Director is not available the Superintendent shall make the decision as to what should be done concerning the unsafe condition and leave a report for the Service Director on the next work day. It shall further be the responsibility of the employees to care for all tools and equipment furnished by the City. 19.02 Resolution Should the Union allege what it, in good faith, perceives as a failure of the City to comply with the above provisions, such allegation may not become subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected grievance procedure until such time as there has been an attempt at resolution by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, heLabor/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Management Committee. 25.06 19.03 Safety committee The University will supplyLabor/Management Committee shall appoint two of its members, one Union member and Employees will wear and/or utilizeone City member, personal protective equipment as a Safety Committee. Any unsafe conditions shall be reported immediately to the Safety Committee in writing. The Safety Committee shall make its report to the Labor/Management Committee within five a) the report to Labor/Management Committee must be acted upon by the Labor/Management Committee within five (5) working days. b) if the Labor/Management Committee’s decision is split then employee may appeal within five (5) days to Mayor/Safety Director may hold meeting. 19.04 Resolution of condition, appeal If the condition is found by the Labor/Management Committee to be unsafe and the other devices that City refuses or fails to implement the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeresolution or if the unsafe condition is not satisfactorily resolved within thirty (30) days, said condition may become the subject of a grievance at the arbitration step. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.1 The Employer is Company shall promote healthy and safe working conditions. The Union shall co-operate with the Company to implement the measures described above. Both parties agree to observe all laws, regulations and rules related to health, safety and fire prevention. 24.2 The Company and the Union agree that employees attending work while illegally possessing, or under the influence, or using non-prescribed drugs or alcohol at work, may be creating a health and safety hazard for themselves and others, and therefore these actions are unacceptable. In this regard, employees must recognize that they may be subject to discipline for violations under the provisions Company’s Disciplinary Policy (or Code of Conduct). The Company and the Occupational Union recognize that in certain cases substance abuse or drug dependency may be addressed by referring the employee to the appropriate medical professionals for treatment. 24.3 Employees will be provided with health and safety orientation, and will be expected to utilize that training, to follow job safety practices and to make their best reasonable efforts to prevent occupational accidents. 24.4 The Company will train up to 3% of its workforce on Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative level1. Such employees will be jointly selected by the Union on Company and the University Union. 24.5 The parties will establish a Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It is agreed that the University and the Union This Committee will cooperate meet on paid time as required, but no less than once per month, to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of discuss all matters related to safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger . The Union shall appoint four (4) Union representatives to the Employee’s Committee, two of whom will be Certified worker health and safety or representatives under the Act, and one of whom will be the Union Chair. The Company agrees to permit the health and safety Union representatives sufficient opportunity on Company paid time to fulfill their duties, which shall include the following: (i) monthly audits of others.the complete workplace; 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative (ii) preparation for each applicable monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under meetings (including collection / review of safety statistics, follow- up on status of recommendations / agreed upon actions from prior meetings); (iii) reviewing safety manuals and job safe practices and procedures and review of lock-out procedures, purge procedures, high voltage switching orders (including on the Occupational Health job review with knowledgeable employees where necessary); (iv) accompanying government inspectors on plant tours (including inspections by the Ministry of Labour, and inspections related to the electrical code and gas codes, fire code, building code, High Pressure Vessel Act, Hoisting Engineers Act); (v) reviewing and where necessary updating Material Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Data Sheets, and ensuring such are readily available in the workplace; (vi) investigating critical injuries and writing and/or reviewing reports required for the Ministry of Labour; (vii) reviewing emergency action plan; (viii) reviewing and monitoring any control programs for substances such as asbestos, mercury, or PCBs; (ix) reviewing training for new employee safety induction, and participating in training sessions; (x) and other duties as agreed to by the parties and/or provided for in legislation. 24.6 An employee who is injured during working hours while performing duties of employment and who is unable to complete the shift, shall be paid for the time lost on the day of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered injury at the straight time workedhourly rate for the balance of the shift. 25.04 A worker representative on 24.7 In the event of a serious accident a Union member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimenotified. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 40:01 The Employer is subject and the Union recognize that safety, accident prevention and the preservation of health are of primary importance in College operations and that these activities require the combined efforts of the Employer, employees, and the Union. 40:02 The Employer will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 40:03 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 40:04 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect his or her safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by his or her acts or omissions at work. 40:05 The parties agree to the provisions establishment of the Occupational Workplace Health and Safety Act of Committees in the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for College it is deemed necessary. Where it is deemed appropriate to establish a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Workplace Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee in a workplace, the following shall apply. 40:06 Efforts should be made to schedule committee meetings, functions or duties during the employees’ work time but if this is not possible meetings may be held during an employee’s off duty hours. It is agreed that the University Employee representatives who are members of a Workplace Health and the Union will cooperate Safety Committee and who are scheduled to meet during off duty hours shall be compensated at straight 40:07 Minutes of all committee meetings are required. Minutes shall consist of matters relating to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents receipt and the promotion disposition of safety and health at University workplacesconcerns. To this endThe minutes shall be signed by both chairpersons. Where there is disagreement as to the accuracy or content, either party may so note the disagreement and place their comments on the minutes prior to signing. When the minutes are signed by both co-chairpersons, the parties acknowledge management co-chairperson shall retain the original for the records of the committee, forward a copy to the Workplace Safety and agree that all University Employees on University Health Division, post a copy and third-party premises where Employees workforward a copy to members of the committee. 40:08 The objectives of Workplace Health and Safety Committees include: (a) Assisting employees to identify, are required to comply with work- site specific policiesrecord, proceduresexamine, regulations, evaluate and standards relating to resolve health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards safety concerns in the workplace, ; (b) Developing practical procedures and conditions to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s help achieve health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed ; (c) Promoting education and training programs to develop detailed knowledge of health and safety hazardsconcerns and responsibilities in each individual workplace. 40:09 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, the supervisor shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and advised does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to his or her safety or health in the performance of policies and procedures associated the employee’s work, the employee shall report that condition to his or her supervisor. (b) The supervisor upon being notified under Section :10 (a) shall inspect the condition with the safe handling of materials employee and equipment.discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation. 24.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate Regulations made pursuant to the fullest possible extent in Workers' Compensation Act. The Committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and their employees at the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesfacility. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker elect or appoint its own representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety to this Committee. 24.03 Employees who are members of the Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations. 24.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by all staff. 24.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations. 24.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 24.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 24.08 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost. 24.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 (a) In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority 1980 (Ontario), the Residence and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the workplacefacility, including any Employeesin order to prevent injury and illness. (b) A Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be continued and/or established with at least fifty percent (50%) of its membership who shall be representative of the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions. (c) The Committee shall assist wherever possible in the promotion of safe work practices, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health identify and safety communicate to Employees and the Residence potential hazards, and advised to recommend methods of improving accident prevention programs. (d) The Committee shall meet at least bi-monthly and more frequently as the need arises. Schedule time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be provided to the Home and the Union. One or more Committee-appointed representative(s) shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and equipment and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. (e) In the event of serious or potentially serious injury, a Committee-appointed representative shall be notified as soon as possible and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the Committee and Home on the nature and causes of the accident and recommended corrective action. (f) Furthermore, Committee representatives must be notified of the inspection of a Ministry of Labour inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspection. (g) Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. (h) The Joint Health and Safety Committee shall have reasonable access to the annual summary of data from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board relating to number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost time accidents, the number of lost workdays, the number of accidents that required medical aid without lost time, the incidence of occupational injuries and such other data as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board may decide to disclose. The Union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the observation of all accident prevention policies and procedures associated procedures. (i) The Employer will provide a copy of the Employer’s Form 7 to the Union upon request with the safe handling of materials and equipmentEmployee’s consent.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 34.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of and Supervisors all have responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and will take all reasonable precautions for the safety of all employees. 34.02 The practice of safe working habits is the Province responsibility of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University each employee. 34.03 The Employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on have a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become (“JHSC”) with three (3) members appointed by the Union and a certified worker representative on matching membership appointed by the CommitteeEmployer. The University Employer and the Union will provide the required training jointly share responsibility for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in chairing such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimemeetings. 25.05 When 34.04 The JHSC shall create terms of reference and duties, including establishing a worker representative on a Joint Health schedule for workplace inspections under section 9 (28), to ensure due diligence and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 34.05 All minutes and reports of the JHSC and all Form 7’s under the WSIA will be provided to the Union Health and Safety / WSIB Representative, persons (who will have sole responsibility to provide these to the CAW National Health and Safety Representative). 34.06 Time spent on JHSC workplace inspections and JHSC meetings shall be considered time worked and the members of the JHSC shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for this time and also for up to one (1) hour of prep time in advance of JHSC meetings. 34.07 With proper advance notice to the Employer, a CAW National Health and Safety Representative may be present and participate in any meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Representative may also investigate any critical injury or fatality, where this investigation is done openly and in conjunction with authority the Employer and the JHSC. 34.08 The Employer, in an effort to address the number of accommodations, injuries and associated absenteeism, will provide stools for use by employees that are required to stand in a restricted place in the workplaceperformance of their duties. This Article applies and is limited to the following classifications: Dealer, including any EmployeesGuest Services, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed Cash Cage Cashier, Main Bank Cashier and Coin Cage Cashier. The use of health and safety hazardsthe stools is optional by each individual employee. The Employer will provide ten (10) stools in Table Games, two (2) stools in Guest Services, and advised one (1) stool for each of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.other work areas

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such practices will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 21.02 A Joint Management and Employee Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three (3) months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer as his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 21.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member will be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 21.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52, and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee that is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 21.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. 21.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 21.07 The Employer shall: a. inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of said situation; b. inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them; c. ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace. 21.08 The worker shall: a. work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; b. use a wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The worker’s Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn; c. report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and d. report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer Foundation and Union agree that the health and safety of all the Foundation Employees is subject a concern of the highest priority. The Foundation and the Union, realize the benefits to be derived from a safe and healthy place of employment. The Foundation and the Union agree that they together with all Employees, will incorporate safety conscious practices and adhere to the provisions of Foundation's Health & Safety Program and regulations. 21.02 The Union recognizes the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Foundation's Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee and agrees to participate in electing representatives to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. It is agreed The Foundation agrees that the University Union shall have at least one representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 21.03 The Committee will meet through prearrangement not less than once per month from January first to October first, and at least once in the Union period of October first to January first of each year, and will cooperate to assist the fullest possible extent Foundation in an advisory capacity and function towards the prevention of accidents and the promotion of occupational illness. 21.04 All notices concerning health and safety and any health at University workplacesand safety rules or regulations established by the Foundation, together with appropriate copies of legislation required to be posted by the Ministry of Labour in the Province of Ontario, shall be posted on a health and safety bulletin board reserved solely for this purpose by the Foundation. To Postings shall only be made to this end, bulletin board with the approval of the Production Director. 21.05 The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University are covered under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act and third-party premises where Employees workentitled to benefits as provided therein. All Employees, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Union and the right Foundation agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with abide by the Occupational Health terms of Workers’ Compensation Act and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to all the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information terms of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Programs of the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Foundation. Any breach by an Employee of the Occupational Workers’ Compensation Act or the Foundation’s Health and Safety ActProgram, persons with authority rules or regulations, shall result in discipline. 21.06 Notwithstanding anything herein before contained, recognizing the workplace, including any mutual concern of the parties hereto for the safety of all Employees, the appropriate Department Heads or the Union Business Agent shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated have free dialogue with the safe handling Foundation wherever necessary on the determination of materials crew sizes. 21.07 All accidents no matter how slight resulting in personal injury must be reported within twenty-four (24) hours to the Production Director with a copy to the Union Business Agent. 21.08 The Foundation will supply to the Union copies of: accident/incident reports; Workers' Compensation claim forms, as submitted by Employees; and, Minutes and equipmentReports of the Health and Safety Committee of the Xxxx Festival.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 31.01 The Employer is subject Hospital and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury, and illness in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Act, RSO 1990. 31.02 Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and Committee, at least three (3) representatives selected or appointed by the Union will cooperate from amongst Bargaining Unit employees. 31.03 Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, recommend means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required be taken to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating improve conditions related to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to 31.04 Meetings shall be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work held in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Terms of Reference of the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under or more frequently at the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings call of the Chairs if required. The Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedmaintain Minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. 25.04 31.05 The Union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. 31.06 Any representatives appointed or selected in accordance with this Article shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year. A worker representative on a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered compensated for their time worked, as outlined while attending meetings including preparation time in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons RSO 1990. 31.07 The Hospital agrees to co-operate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with authority in access to all accident 31.08 If incidents involving aggressive patient action occur, such action will be recorded and reviewed at the workplaceJoint Health and Safety Committee. 31.09 Where the Hospital identifies high-risk areas where employees are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, including any Employeessuch medications shall be provided at no cost to the employees. 31.10 Where possible, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed each year on April 28th at 1100 hours, the Employer will observe the memory of health and safety hazards, and advised workers killed or injured on the job with "one (1) minute of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentsilence".

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 31.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union realizing the benefits to be derived from a safe and healthy place of employment, agree that they, together with all employees, the Union negotiating committee, committee persons and supervisors, will cooperate to the fullest extent to promote safe work practices, health conditions, and enforcement of safety rules. 31.02 Safety equipment and devices will be in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Health and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Safety Act. 31.03 The Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee will be maintained during the life of this agreement. The committee will consist of eight (8) members, four (4) of whom will be appointed by the Company and four (4) of whom will be appointed/elected by the Union. One (1) of the Unions representatives shall be designated as the Union Co-Chair and shall be retained on the day shift. The Union Co-Chair shall be employed full time on health and safety issues and be paid at (labour class 4) wage rate. One alternate unionized rep will be appointed/elected for each shift by the Union Co-Chair and be responsible for TDI monitor checking and filling out accident/incident reports in the absence of the regular rep, carrying out the regular responsibilities of the regular shift rep. The Joint Health and Safety Committee will be trained by the WHSC as Certified Worker Representatives with all the cost of such training to be paid by the Company. The Joint Health and Safety Committee will recommend what annual specific sector training is required by its members. Alternate reps will have a minimum Health & Safety Level 1 training provided by the WHSC and will fill in for regular reps who cannot attend a scheduled meeting. The Committee will hold monthly meetings unless otherwise agreed in advance by both JHSC Co-Chairs and safety inspection tours of the Plant, in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety Legislation of the Province of Ontario. The committee will review all accident reports and the shift Joint Health and Safety Committee representative and supervisor will jointly conduct the initial investigation with the injured worker without undue delay. Any employee returning to work on modified duties will be interviewed with the HS&E Co-Chair or Worker Rep and a representative from the Company to review the WSIB Functional Abilities Form(s) to jointly agree on a Return To Work Program with the intent of returning the worker as soon as possible to their full job duties. The Union Health and Safety Representative shall accompany any inspection conducted by a Ministry of Labour inspector. A copy of any order issued by the Government Inspector shall be given to the Union Health and Safety Co- Chair. The function of the Committee shall be to advise the Plant Management concerning Safety and Health matters, but not to handle grievances. On health and safety complaints, the shift Health and Safety Representative will investigate the employees’ concern with the immediate supervisor, without undue delay. It is agreed that when the University nature of the complaint is such that the Rep may require assistance, she/he may request the presence of the Co-Chair. The company and the Union agree that, from time to time, representatives of Management and/or a Committee member may attend Safety and Health Committee meetings. 31.04 All employees will cooperate be required to wear Company approved safety shoes or boots as a condition of employment and such foot protection shall be CSA approved. The Company will pay for all regular employees only, once each consecutive twelve (12) months from date of last purchase, a maximum of $110.00, towards the fullest possible extent in the prevention purchase of accidents and the promotion one pair of safety shoes or boots. The Company may authorize an additional contribution of $60.00 towards a second pair of safety shoes or boots within the twelve (12) month period for years 1, 2 and health at University workplaces. To this end3 of the Collective Agreement. 31.05 All employees working in Company designated safety glass areas, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are will be required to comply wear safety glasses provided by the Company as a condition of employment. The Company agrees to pay 100% of the cost of prescription safety glasses and Company approved safety frames, with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulationseight (8) varieties of frames, and standards relating to health and safetysuch eye protection shall be CSA approved, for regular employees working in such designated areas requiring prescription safety glasses, once each consecutive twelve (12) months from the date of last purchase, if necessary. The Company accepts no responsibility for the employee’s eye examination or adjustments. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and 31.06 Prescription safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative glasses damaged on the Committee. The University job (severely spotted glasses included) will provide be replaced by the required training for certification Company at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee. 25.05 When 31.07 The employee’s share of the cost for safety boots or shoes and prescription safety glasses will be held on the completion of an employee’s probationary period. 31.08 This confirms our understanding that during the life of this contract the Company will continue to provide a covered outdoor shelter for the smoking area. 31.09 It is agreed that each year on April 28, at 11:00 A.M. work will stop and one minute of silence will be observed in memory of workers killed or injured on the job. 31.10 The Union may appoint, one of the worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitmembers, he/she will cease to be on a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the temporary basis Health and Safety Officer Representative, will be absent for greater than 4 days. Such employee will be paid at the applicable rate. The full time Health & Safety Rep shall give a minimum of five (5) working days notice of such absence. 31.11 The HS&E Co-Chair will be involved in each Academic Unit shall all aspects of the Internal Corporate HS&E Audit. 31.12 The Company agrees to continue completing Safety Start-Ups however, the HS&E Rep must swipe in and out and will be posted paid for all time worked at the applicable rate. The HS&E Rep is unavailable, the Alternate Rep will be used. 31.13 The internal CAW Trainers will be given first opportunity to train the CAW members on the existing HS&E programs provided this training has normally been offered in the Department/Academic Unitpast by in-house trainers. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.01 The Employer is subject to Company, the provisions Union and the employees shall comply with the requirements of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act. In the event that the Occupational Health and & Safety Act of as it read on January 1, 2003 is repealed or amended to provide employees with lesser rights and benefits, the Province of Ontario and its regulationsCompany, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required employees shall continue to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and & Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersas it read on January 1, 2003. 25.03 18.02 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall have the functions, rights and obligations provided by the Occupational Health and & Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of In the Committee event that the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it read on January 1, 2003 is repealed or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a modified to provide the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on with more limited functions or lesser rights and obligations, the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in shall have the Bargaining Unitfunctions, he/she will cease to be a worker representative rights and obligations prescribed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it read on January 1, 2003. (a) During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall grant the Union’s two (2) representatives on the CommitteeJoint Health and Safety Committee paid leaves of absence to attend conferences or courses related to occupational health and safety. In the first year of this Agreement, the Company will provide each of the Union’s representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee with one (1) week’s leave for this purpose, and in subsequent years of this Agreement, the Company will provide each of the Union’s representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee with one (1) day’s leave per year for this purpose. The Union will provide or select the training and pay for the cost of the training. 25.06 (b) If it is necessary due to the introduction of new equipment or staff turnover, The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and Company shall provide annual training to the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeemployees. 25.07 18.04 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the Union’s occupational health and safety of staff or consultants shall, after notifying the Company, be permitted, at reasonable times that Employee. With reference do not interfere with the Company’s operations, to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information enter the workplace to attend meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee and to inspect, investigate or monitor the Department/Academic Unitworkplace. 25.09 In accordance with 18.05 The Company agrees to stop work and to provide a minute of silence for all employees at 11:00 a.m. on April 28 in memory of workers killed or injured on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, job. (a) The Company shall make its best efforts to ensure that persons under their authority are informed an employee or supervisor who has completed first aid training is present on each shift. (b) The Company shall initially pay for two (2) individuals (employees or supervisors) from each shift (a total of health six (6) individuals) to attend and safety hazardssuccessfully complete first aid training. The Company shall provide first aid training thereafter on an as-needed basis. The Company and the Union shall jointly select the individuals who will receive the first aid training. 18.07 The Company will provide an employee who is injured during working hours and who must leave work due to his or her injury with his or her regular straight-time wages for the balance of his or her shift, and advised of policies and procedures associated will provide that employee with the safe handling of materials and equipmenttransportation to receive medical treatment or to his or her home.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject 12.01 Both parties to the provisions present Agreement recognize the need to ensure the safety and protect the health of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. all employees. 12.02 It is agreed that the University Company's responsibility to adopt and the Union will cooperate introduce, as circumstances may require, reasonable procedures and techniques to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to provide for the health and safety of othersemployees while at work. The Union may make suggestions regarding safety for consideration by the Company. 25.03 12.03 It is the employee's responsibility to take, in accordance with the Company rules and procedures, all reasonable and necessary precautions for his own safety, including the use of all appropriate safety clothing and equipment when required by those procedures. No employee shall be required to work in an unsafe manner or to use unsafe tools, vehicles or equipment. 12.04 An invitation shall be given to a local health and safety representative to attend any accident investigation meeting involving an employee whom he represents. The Union local health and safety representative may delegate a Xxxxxxx from the same local to replace him at the meeting. An invitation shall also be extended to the Local Officer where, in the opinion of Management, the Local Officer may contribute to the development of recommendations that will select prevent similar accidents in the future. The Local Officer may delegate another Local Officer from the same local to replace him at the meeting. 12.05 The Company shall pay for all safety equipment that employees are required o wear except for safety footwear. (a) The full cost up to a worker representative maximum of $145.00 per calendar year for one (1) pair of safety boots and/or one (1) pair of overshoes to fit safety boots, or (b) The full cost up to a maximum of $90.00 per calendar year for one (1) pair of safety shoes and/or one (1) pair of overshoes to fit safety shoes. (a) The Policy health and safety Committee is composed of two (2) members from each applicable Joint Health province (Ontario and Safety Committee formed under Quebec) who are employees in the Occupational Health Craft and Safety ActServices bargaining unit and four (4) representatives of the Company. Time spent attending meetings Additionally, two (2) National Representatives of the Union, or their designates and two (2) other representatives of the Company may attend the deliberations of the Committee or carrying out duties as members. The Policy Committee shall designate a worker representative shall secretary who will be considered time workedresponsible for taking minutes. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. (b) The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the Policy health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training Committee shall be considered time worked, meet at least quarterly and is responsible for establishing its own rules and procedures as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work well as the rules and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information procedures of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of local health and safety hazardsCommittees (Craft and Services), their scope of responsibility, frequency of meetings and advised any other similar matter. (c) Except for the number of policies Committees and the frequency of meetings, the rules for both the Policy and local health and safety Committees, as referred to in subsection 12.06 (b), shall mean the powers and obligations of joint health and safety Committees found in Part II of the Canada Labour Code. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 14, any contestations relating to the interpretation, administration or operation of the procedures associated agreed to by the parties for both the Policy and local health and safety Committees shall not be submitted to the grievance procedure. This subsection does not apply to the provisions contained in Attachments A and B of the agreed procedures (e) It is clearly understood that relevant health and safety issues that have implications that transcend local concerns will be referred to the Policy health and safety Committee together with any notes dealing with that issue. 12.07 The number of local health and safety Committees (Craft and Services) shall be as mutually agreed to by the safe handling parties, but in any event shall not exceed eight (8). These Committees are composed, in equal numbers, of materials employees and equipment.representatives of the Company. Committee structures and terms of reference are found in Attachment F.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The 19.1 Within available resources, the Employer is subject shall make a reasonable effort to provide security as appropriate and a non-injurious working environment at UConn Health. 19.2 UConn Health shall abide by the provisions regulations of the Occupational Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the training of employees who are required to handle radioactive materials. 19.3 Employees who work: a. where radioactive materials are used or stored and/or b. where hazardous chemicals are used or stored and/or c. where biohazards may exist 19.4 UConn Health and the Union shall jointly issue a flyer cautioning employees about potential hazards. Costs for printing shall be shared equally by the parties. 19.5 Upon the written request of the Union and in accordance with Freedom of Information guidelines, UConn Health shall provide the Union with any industrial hygiene tests, material safety data sheets, safety reports, ventilation and noise control engineering studies or safety related engineering studies prepared by it or on its behalf relating to UConn Health. 19.6 UConn Health and the Union shall establish a joint Job Health and Safety Act Education Committee. The Committee shall be comprised of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected four (4) representatives designated by the Union on and four (4) representatives designated by UConn Health. The Committee shall do a needs assessment including needs for scheduling of training sessions. The Committee shall meet monthly to review and recommend safety and health measures and/or to propose educational programs. Committee recommendations shall be made by a majority vote of the University Joint entire Committee. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the appropriate Executive Council member. The Committee shall be entitled to a written response to its recommendations no later than forty-five (45) days. 19.7 Upon the written request of the President of the Union UConn Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that shall provide the University Union with lists of hazardous substances regulated by OSHA. 19.8 UConn Health employees shall be permitted to attend safety courses given at UCONN Health, for which release time shall be granted. 19.9 UConn Health and the Union will cooperate to shall establish an Employee Assistance Committee comprised of two (2) representatives for the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents Union and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacestwo (2) representatives for UConn Health. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings purpose of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedto recommend improvements in the "EAP" program. 25.04 A worker representative 19.10 UConn Health shall make available information on a Joint Health safe and Safety Committee appropriate working/laboratory practices such that any individuals working in areas involving chemical or biohazards may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeproperly informed. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 23.01 The Employer is subject Company shall make adequate provision for the safety and health of all employees during the hours of employment. 23.02 The Company shall make every effort to the comply with all applicable legislation pertaining to occupational health and Safety and all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University this article shall be adopted as company policy. 23.03 The Company and the Union will cooperate jointly agree to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required promote measures to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to assure the health and safety of othersall employees. 25.03 23.04 The parties agree to set up a Health and Safety Committee with membership comprised as follows: With a Bargaining Unit population greater than three hundred (300) there will be four (4) members representing workers selected by the Union and four (4) members representing Management selected by the Company. With less than three hundred (300) there shall be three (3) members representing workers selected by the Union and three (3) members representing Management selected by the Company. The Health and Safety Committee will select have Co-Chairpersons, one (1) Co-Chairperson elected or appointed by the members representing workers, and another elected or appointed by the members representing Management. TheCo- Chairperson representing workers will be granted 2 hours per day to attend to health and safety issues, identifying and co-ordinating safety related training needs, assisting in developing training packages, in-house training where qualified, developing and presenting safety talks, tracking to ensure monthly safety audits are carried out and accident/incident investigation. During any absences of the Union Co-Chairperson, the Company will recognize the alternate Union Co-Chairperson, who will be selected by the Union. The alternate must be a worker representative member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Company will, within a reasonable time, arrange for each applicable the necessary training for a minimum of three (3) Union members and two (2) Management members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under to become certified members. It is expected that the Occupational Co-Chairs of the JHSC will be included as certified members. In addition the Company will send two (2) persons selected by the Union and two (2) persons selected by the Company from the plant to two-week (WHSC) instructor training . They shall be selected from the Joint Health and Safety ActCommittee, unless mutually agreed otherwise. Time spent attending meetings The Company is to pay for lost time and registration. Every certified member of each JHSC will complete hazard specific training. Where required, each plant will complete a new hazard assessment, to be conducted by the new certified members, if any. Otherwise, the hazard assessment will be conducted by existing certified members. The assessment will be done using the original WHSA format. This assessment will determine any specific training that is required for the Part 2 Hazard Specific training. This specific training will be taken from modules established from the Workers’ Health and Safety Centres Hazard Specific Modules. This specific training will be at least forty (40) hours in total. Where at the discretion of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee any member is deemed to have met the criteria for any module through previous training or experience, the training for that module may become a certified worker representative on the Committeebe waived. The University people who receive the Instructor Training will provide then be responsible for WHMIS and all health and safety training in their plant. If training is done in a classroom setting a CAW instructor will do the required training. This paragraph shall not preclude the use of other jointly selected qualified people to conduct training in Health and Safety. Once in the second year of this agreement, and once in the third year of this agreement, the said two (2) week instructor training and the said necessary training for certification at no cost will be provided to employees who have replaced any representatives previously trained. The Union Co-Chairperson will be assigned to steady day shift. 23.05 In addition to the Employee duties given to the Health and Safety Committee under applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, the Committee will: a) Promote compliance with pertinent legislation. b) Meet at least once each month, or more regularly as mutually agreed, to review Health and Safety matters, local Health and Safety education, information programs, employee job-related safety training including lift-truck training, compensable lost time accidents, workplace health and safety reports on such accidents, and to analyze medical aid and first aid injuries and make any necessary recommendations. c) Designate one (1) or more member of the UnionCommittee who represents workers and one (1) or more member of the Committee who represents Management to tour the Plant to inspect the physical condition of the workplace once per month as scheduled by the Health and Safety Committee. d) Designate the Co-Chairpersons of the Committee to investigate any accident where a worker is killed or critically injured at work. Time spent Should such an accident occur when the Union Co-Chairperson is not available, a designated alternate will participate in such training the investigation, and the Union Co-Chairperson will be provided with a copy of the investigation report and will participate in any further investigation of the accident. Every injury or near miss that involves or would have involved a worker going to a first aid attendant, Doctor or hospital must be investigated. The supervisor and the Union Co-chair person or designate and the Company Co-chair person or designate from the JHSC shall be considered time investigate the accident or incident. The parties agree that the primary responsibility for accident/incident investigation rests with the worker’s immediate supervisor. The Co-chair persons or designates act primarily as resources in this process. The Union Committee and the JHSC Co-chair persons shall automatically receive as soon as they are available, a copy of all form 7s (or designated replacement forms from the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Board), a copy of the plant’s report on injury and illness data, the plant’s employee hours worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimefrequency and severity rates. 25.05 When e) Designate the Co-Chairpersons, or designates at times when the Co- Chairpersons, are not available, to accompany Ministry of Labour or applicable government inspectors and Union Health and Safety professional on plant inspection tours. f) Review and analyze all problems posed by noise, air contaminants, air flow, heat stress or ventilation and make any necessary recommendations. g) Be advised of breathing zone air sample results, results of tests regarding physical agents or chemicals to which employees are exposed and protective measures and applicable emergency procedures. In addition, whenever it is determined an employee has had a worker representative on a personal exposure exceeding the permissible levels, the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases shall be informed of such exposure and the corrective action to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease taken. Both JH&SC Co-chairs are to be involved in all air sampling. Any sampling shall be conducted by a worker representative on the CommitteeCertified Industrial hygienist (CIH) and will be jointly selected by both JH&SC Co-chairs. 25.06 The University will supplyh) To make recommendations regarding ergonomic programs where required. i) Review Company policies on assignment of employees to tasks in isolated or confined (closed-entry) spaces. Company policies on safe die operation and guarding, Company preventative maintenance programs, and Employees Company lockout/tagout programs, and make any necessary recommendations. 23.06 The Company will wear and/or utilizemake available sampling and monitoring equipment for measuring noise, personal protective equipment carbon monoxide, and the other devices air flow and will ensure that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Joint Health and Safety Officer Committee is trained in each Academic Unit shall be posted their use. When the conditions in the Department/Academic Unitplant indicate it is necessary to conduct tests with such equipment, such tests will be performed jointly. 25.09 In accordance 23.07 Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to protect employees from disease and injury will be supplied by the Company, with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed exception of health prescription safety glasses and safety hazardsshoes. Foam ear plugs will be provided to any employee upon request. The Company agrees to provide custom ear protection to any employee upon request at the Company’s expense. Employees requesting custom ear protection would be required to pay for replacement insurance. 23.08 a) The Company will provide to an employee who is exposed to potentially harmful agents or toxic materials, and advised at no cost to him/her, those medical services that are deemed necessary by his/her doctor to determine whether the health of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentsuch employee is being adversely affected.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational 31.1 Each worksite shall establish and maintain a joint occupational Health and Safety Act Committee. (a) A Committee shall be composed of the Province number of Ontario persons agreed to by the workers or their Union, and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative Employer. (b) Membership of the Committee shall be determined as follows: (i) one-half (1/2) of the members shall be selected by the Union on representing the University Joint Health workers; (ii) one-half (1/2) of the members shall be selected by the Employer. (c) A worker who is a member of a Committee is entitled to take the necessary time off from work to attend meetings of the Committee, to take training prescribed by the regulations and Safety Committeesto carry out the worker’s usual salary and benefits without change. 31.2 One or more first aid kits and fire extinguishers, readily accessible at all times to employees, shall be supplied by the Employer at convenient locations. It is agreed that Such safety devices are the University responsibility of the Employee and it shall be the Union will cooperate Employee’s duty to report any deficiencies or shortages to the fullest possible extent responsible officer designated by the Employer. 31.3 All proper safety devices are to provided by the Employer. Any Employee coming into contact with unsafe working conditions is to report in writing such conditions immediately to the prevention of accidents and responsible officer designated by the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employer. (a) Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, who are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, operate video display terminals on an ongoing basis shall have their eyes examined before the initial assignment to such work. An eye examination will be conducted after six (6) months and standards relating to health and safetyannually thereafter. The examination shall be at the Employer’s expense where costs are not covered by insurance. 25.02 The Employer recognizes (b) Employees who operate video display terminals on an ongoing basis shall have a ten (10) minute break (not a work break) from the right video display terminal after each hour of workers to be informed about hazards operation. (a) When, within a school where a pregnant Employee works, there is a health hazard which, in the workplaceopinion of the Employee’s physician, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate constitutes a danger to the fetus the Employer will attempt to find a suitable alternate assignment for the Employee. Such alternate assignment shall end when the Employee’s health and safety physician advises there no longer exists any danger or to when the health and safety maternity leave of othersthe Employee commences. 25.03 The Union will select (b) Where the Employer has not found a worker representative suitable alternate assignment for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed the Employee under (a), the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Employee shall be placed on leave with pay until the Employee’s physician advises there no longer exists any danger or the maternity leave of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedEmployee commences. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels. 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Employer, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 19.02 A joint management and employees health and safety committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and by employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the provisions committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the employee representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing employees the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a certified employee is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford an employee health and safety representative if any, or an employee selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the nursing Employer premises and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the committee who represent the employees shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the nursing home premises. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the nursing home premises. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany her on her inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Forms as prescribed for under sections 51, 52 and 53 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the annual summary of data from the Province WSIB relating to the number of Ontario work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and its regulations, including such other data as the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesWSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the University and committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will cooperate use its best efforts to obtain the fullest possible extent full co-operation of its membership in the prevention compliance of accidents all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the promotion disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of safety and health at University workplacesspecial procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. To this end, the The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, employees are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings aware of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrequirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 and will review the Critical Incident Stress Management policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, or where there is no CISM team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the Province nurse, or the manager on behalf of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected nurse. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISM as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISM teams. 7A04 The Employer and the Union on agree that no form of abuse of nurses will be condoned in the University Joint 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 CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the University and Union no later than 96 hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will cooperate include the name of the affected nurse and a brief description as to the fullest possible extent in mechanism of injury/exposure, subject to the prevention restrictions and requirements of accidents and PHIA. 7A05 At the promotion request of safety and health at University workplaces. To this enda nurse, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workEmployer shall provide, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee 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. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 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 they are not covered under the UnionD & R, WCB or MPI programs. Time spent Any such nurse will be supernumerary in such training nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work and Overtime. 25.05 When Program for a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 nurse. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to an Employee to protect review the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information provisions of the Health program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit limitations. If required, the Employer shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Occupational Health Union and Safety Actthe nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, persons with authority in by agreement between the workplaceEmployer and the Union, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentjob postings may be waived.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation. 25.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Act Committee will be established. The Committee shall 25.03 Employees who are members of the Province Committee shall be granted leave without loss of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety pay or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent receive straight time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations. 25.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by all staff. 25.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations. 25.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 25.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 25.08 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost. 25.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels. 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Employer, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 19.02 A joint management and employees health and safety committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and by employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the provisions committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the employee representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing employees the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a certified employee is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford an employee health and safety representative if any, or an employee selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the nursing home premises and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the committee who represent the employees shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the nursing home premises. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the nursing home premises. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany her on her inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Forms as prescribed for under sections 51, 52 and 53 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the annual summary of data from the Province WSIB relating to the number of Ontario work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and its regulations, including such other data as the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesWSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the University and committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will cooperate use its best efforts to obtain the fullest possible extent full co-operation of its membership in the prevention compliance of accidents all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the promotion disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of safety and health at University workplacesspecial procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. To this end, the The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, employees are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings aware of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrequirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union agree to actively promote measures to assure the provisions Health and Safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices required by the Union on applicable legislation. The Company has the University right to determine which protective equipment is to be provided in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Committee. 33.02 The Union and the Union will cooperate Company agree that they mutually desire to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion maintain standards of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endin order to prevent accidents, the parties acknowledge injuries and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyillness. 25.02 33.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Company and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational establish a Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) members of the Employee’s health bargaining unit and safety two (2) members of management. Employee representatives shall be elected or to appointed by the health and safety of othersbargaining unit employees. 25.03 33.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall meet and perform such duties as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings The Company will ensure the Union Joint Health and Safety Co-chair will be trained to become a certified health and safety representative, if not already certified, as training becomes available (up to a maximum of three (3) over the life of this agreement. Without limiting the generality of the Committee foregoing, the committee shall: i) Determine that inspections have been carried out at least once a month by the co-chairs or carrying out duties as a worker representative designates. These inspections shall be considered time workedmade of all places of employment, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices including ergonomic assessments. Such inspections shall be made at intervals that will prevent the development of unsafe working conditions. 25.04 ii) Recommend measures required to attain compliance with appropriate government regulations and the correction of hazardous conditions. iii) Consider recommendations from the workforce with respect to health and safety matters and recommend implementation where warranted. A worker representative on form for such submission will be developed within thirty (30) days of ratification. Completed forms must be signed by a supervisor and will be turned in to a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become with a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost copy to the Employee supervisor. iv) Hold meetings 10 times per year as per current practice, for the review of reports of current accidents, occupational diseases and sprains and strains injuries, their causes and means of prevention; remedial action taken or required by the Union. reports of investigations or inspections, and; any other matters pertaining to health and safety. v) Time spent by members of the committee in such training the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work worked and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined paid in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed terms of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthis agreement.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time The Employer and Union Health and Safety Committee shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of this settlement/award. 19.02 A joint Management and Employees Health and Safety committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by Employees from the various departments in the Home. This committee shall identify potential dangers; draft means of improving the health and safety programs and obtain information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall meet quarterly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) and shall be paid by the Employer at the regular hourly rate of pay or overtime rate where applicable. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be provided to all Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety bulletin board and the Union bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the Worker Representative(s) as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on site and available, the Employer shall afford another Health and Safety Committee representative the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of the workplace, or any part or parts thereof. In the absence of Committee members at the Home the Union shall appoint alternative Employees to represent the workers. Committee representatives representing this bargaining unit shall be selected by the Union and shall serve a four-year term. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The Union and the members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury or illness, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury or illness. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany her on her inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the Workplace safety Insurance Board (WSIB) relating to the number of work accidents, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer shall inform all affected direct care Employees of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 19.07 The Joint Health and Safety Committee will discuss and shall recommend, where appropriate, measures to promote health and safety in the workplace, including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Needle Stick Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment‌‌ Training designed to ensure competency under the Act for those persons with supervisory responsibilities 19.08 The Employer shall: (i) inform Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety as soon as the Employer learns of the said situation; (ii) inform Employees of the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that Employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them: (iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the workplace. 19.09 A worker shall, (i) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; (ii) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University worker's Employer requires be using or wearing; (iii) report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and (iv) report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 35.01 The Employer is subject to shall maintain a safe and healthy workplace and operate in compliance with the provisions of the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Any right or benefit not stipulated in this Article and required by legislation or regulation applicable to the Parties in connection with health, safety or the environment of the Province workplace is deemed to be an integral part of Ontario this Article. 35.02 The Employer, in co-operation with the Union, will encourage employees to work in a safe manner and its regulationswill promote a safe and healthy work environment. The Employer and Union also recognize the importance of ensuring a workplace culture which promotes psychological health and safety of all employees in the workplace. 35.03 Employees are also responsible for taking the necessary measures to ensure their health, safety and physical and psychological well-being and must inform their supervisor if a protective device or apparatus is missing or defective or when any situation occurs which might endanger the employee, another employee or any other person. 35.04 The Employer and the Union share the common intention and desire to ensure that all employees are made aware of their rights and obligations respecting health, safety or the environment of the workplace, including the provision that calls for those outlined in this Collective Agreement. The means of achieving this intention will be developed and reviewed on a worker representative selected regular basis by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endCommittee; however, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetypolicies or procedures so developed shall not contravene the Collective Agreement. 25.02 The Employer recognizes 35.05 Employees who are members of the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under will be given time off with pay to attend meetings and to perform the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of responsibilities assigned to them by the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCommittee. 25.04 A worker representative on a 35.06 The Employer shall provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to each employee, as required, with the need for such items to be determined by the Employer in accordance with this Article. 35.07 a) The Employer shall make seasonal influenza shots available, upon request, to each employee at no cost when it is determined necessary by the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 14.01 The Employer is subject to Employer, the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Society and the Union will employees agree to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endof the employees during the hours of their employment. 14.02 The Employer, the parties acknowledge Society and the employees agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policiesthe provisions of the 14.03 The Employer and the Society agree to recognize the Employer’s current Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Committee may consist of an equal number of management and nonmanagement members, procedures, regulations, and standards relating but the Employer shall ensure that there are never more management members than non-management members. The Employer agrees to health and safetyensure that one (1) Society bargaining unit member is included on the Committee as a non- management member. 25.02 14.04 The Employer recognizes agrees to ensure that one (1) Society member and one (1) of the right management members of workers the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be certified pursuant to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Occupational Health and Safety Act. 14.05 The Employer and the right Society agree that the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall meet every three (3) months. A yearly meeting schedule shall be implemented at the beginning of each calendar year. Non-management members on the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be paid at their regular rate of pay (i.e. no overtime pay) during such meetings. Such meetings shall take place during core business hours. 14.06 In addition to refuse unsafe work in accordance with duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger and related regulations, the duties of the Joint Health and Safety Committee are as follows: (a) to the Employee’s attend scheduled Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, or emergency meetings when necessary; (b) receive, investigate and dispose of health and safety complaints in a timely manner and prepare necessary reports; and (c) certified members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will be permitted to leave their regular work duties for a reasonable period of time to perform duties under this Article, after notifying their Manager. 14.07 Every bargaining unit employee shall have the right to refuse to perform work where their health or to safety, or the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under another person, is in danger, within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Where an employee refuses to perform work pursuant to this Article, they shall comply with the provisions of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority . 14.08 Every bargaining unit employee that needs to wear a mask (above N95) must be clean shaven and fit tested in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure order to perform bargaining unit duties for that persons under their authority are informed of specific job or as required for health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentrequirements.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 10.01 The Employer is subject Company will make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees during the hours of employment and, in this regard, shall make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all applicable legislation pertaining to occupational health and safety. The Union recognizes its obligations to co-operate in maintaining and improving a healthy and safe work environment. Accordingly, the Company and the Union jointly agree to promote measures to assure the health and safety of all employees during working hours. a) The Company and the Union agree to establish and maintain a Local Joint Health and Safety Committee at 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyRegulations thereto. 25.02 b) The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall consist of one member per production shift for both the Occupational Health Company and Safety Actthe Union The union members shall be appointed or elected by the Union. Time spent attending meetings In addition alternates will be selected by the Union to replace worker representatives when absent. c) Two Co-chairpersons shall be selected from and by the members of the Committee. One of the Co-chairpersons of each Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workeda Union member chosen by the Union members of the Committee. The other Co-chairperson on the Committee shall be chosen by the Committee members representing the Company. 25.04 A worker representative on a d) The Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a representatives will be trained as certified worker representative on members, with the Committee. The University will provide the required cost of additional training for certification at no cost which is recommended to the Employee or Company by the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed paid by the Company e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives shall be permitted to meet for one (1) hour twice a month at a mutually convenient time. 10.03 The Company and the Union will allow the Joint Health and Safety Committee to meet twice a year with the CAW National Health and Safety Coordinator. All normal wages lost are to be paid by the Company. This does not include overtime. The meeting time will be mutually agreeable to the Company and the Union 10.04 The representatives on the Joint Health, Safety and Environment Committee will have primary responsibilities for the following: 1. Participate in all Joint Health, Safety and Environment Committee (JHSEC) functions. 2. Follow up on items requiring further investigation as assigned during the JHSEC meetings prior to the next scheduled meeting. 3. Conduct plant inspections as scheduled by the JHSEC which will include either the Co-Chair and/or his/her designate. 4. Accompany government Health and Safety inspectors, fire and WSIB audit during investigations of the workplace. 5. Participate in the Bargaining Unittraining and education of WHMIS (as required), he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplylockout procedures, and Employees will wear and/or utilizecontractor safety requirements, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeequipment, fork truck/tugger/sweeper training. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, 6. Assist in the preparation and organization of required training materials and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimesupplies. 25.08 The name and contact information 7. Participate or perform air sampling within the work environment as required as a result of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with a concern or as legislated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons or as deemed necessary by the Committee. 8. Where data has been collected by the Health and Safety Co-Chairpersons or Health and Safety representatives of the Committee during the performance of their duties, on a regularly scheduled basis, copies of all information will be made available to the Company. 9. Promote compliance with authority in the workplacepertinent legislation; R.S.O. 1996. 10. Meet on a regular basis, including any Employeesat least once per month, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of to review health and safety hazardsmatters and to make recommendations to the Company regarding same. 11. Each year on April 28th at 11:00 a.m., one (1) minute of silence will be observed in memory of the people who have died in industrial accidents. 12. Receive prompt notification of any fatalities or serious injuries resulting from work related accidents and advised in addition to be informed of policies accidents that did not result in serious injury but indicate a high potential for such. 13. Receive all accident reports when a serious accident occurs. 14. When a condition exists and tests are needed the Company will make available sampling and monitoring equipment for measuring noise, carbon monoxide and air flow and will train the JHSEC members in their use. When the conditions of the plant indicate it is necessary to conduct tests with such equipment, such tests will be performed jointly. 15. To be informed of any changes or developments to new or present commodities 16. The Union Committee members will be paid at the appropriate rate for the committee activities itemized above as recognized by the Joint Committee. 17. The Company will provide two (2) hours per month on shift for the union Health & Safety representative(s) (or alternate) to complete JHSEC duties. 10.05 The Company will provide and maintain in good operating condition tools and equipment required to assure employee safety in carrying out work assignments. Specialized protective clothing required by the Company for specific operation(s) will also be provided by the Company. 10.06 It is agreed that a joint ergonomics sub-committee developed from within the JHSEC will be established and comprised of one (1) worker member and one (1) employer member. The Company will identify and provide ergonomic training. 10.07 As a condition of employment, employees are required to provide and wear approved safety footwear at all times in the plants. 10.08 The JHSEC shall develop and recommend appropriate procedures associated and training programs to Management for consideration and participate in the implementation process. 10.09 Where recommended by the JHSEC, the Company agrees that health and safety training will be conducted jointly. To that end the Company agrees to provide a union member of the JHSEC with appropriate instructors training. Where the safe handling scope of materials the training is beyond the expertise of the instructors the Company agrees to utilize the services of the Workers Health and equipmentSafety Centre. 10.10 For purposes of making Health and Safety inspections, the National Union Health and Safety Representative(s) will, with proper advance notice, have access to the plant and locations where members of the Union are employed.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ 17.01 The Employer is subject Company agrees to work jointly with the provisions of the Occupational Union and abide by Wescast's Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work Policies in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger in effect July 1, 2004 as a minimum standard. 17.02 The Company agrees to cover the Employee’s cost of safety shoes or boots which must be worn as directed by the Company as a condition of employment. Worn or damaged boots will be replaced as required. Management and the union will jointly determine appropriate footwear guidelines to control cost and quality in the selection of specific footwear. 17.03 The company agrees to provide the cost of prescription safety glasses as necessary. This sum can be claimed by the employee following completion of his or her probationary period. Employees will be allowed to purchase prescription glasses from the optometrist of their choice, provided the glasses meet all the required approvals of the Joint Health & Safety Committee's requirements. 17.04 The confidentiality of health and safety medical information of employees is recognized by the Company and the Union. The Company and the Union representatives who have access to this information will ensure its confidentiality. The Company also agrees that medical information will not be divulged to a third party without the employee’s consent or to the health and safety of othersas required by law. 25.03 17.05 The Union Ergonomics Committee will select be comprised of members of Management (including a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health member of the Engineering department) and Safety the Union. This Committee formed under will address ergonomic needs on a priority basis through modifying the Occupational Health and Safety Actworkplace, work station, new equipment or tool to accommodate the worker. Time spent attending meetings When an ergonomic concern is beyond the scope of the Committee or carrying out duties as Company Engineer, the Company shall consider hiring a worker representative shall be considered time workedconsultant. 25.04 A worker representative on 17.06 a) When an employee feels that the in-plant temperature and humidity has reached a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on point where he/she is unable to carry out the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours job duties successfully without danger of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitsickness, he/she will cease should bring this to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment attention of the Union Representative and the other devices Supervisor. The Supervisor will try to find an acceptable solution to this problem that satisfies both the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the employee’s personal health and safety of that Employeesickness problem and the Company’s production problems. With reference However, if the employee requests to Article 13go home unpaid, time spent in such training shall requests will not be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeunreasonably withheld. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 35.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on 35.02 The practice of safe working habits is the responsibility of each employee. 35.03 The Employer and the Union agree to establish and maintain a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on (JHSC) with equal representation. The Union will select its own representatives. The Union will select three (3) committee members and the Employer will select three(3) committee members. 35.04 Two co-chairpersons shall be selected from the members of the Committee. The University will provide One of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training co-chairpersons shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimea Union member. The other co-chairperson shall be an Employer member. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint 35.05 The JHSC will meet regularly to discuss and review the application of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Safety Committee ceases regulations as applicable to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, this industry and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the general health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeconcerns. 25.08 35.06 Both parties agree that employees have the right to be informed about the hazards to their health and safety and to participate in the establishment and the maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace. 35.07 The name JHSC will promote and contact information encourage all employees to actively participate in health and safety matters. 35.08 The JHSC shall receive and discuss occupational (work related) incidents/accidents on a monthly basis, including but not limited to reports produced pursuant to Sections 51 and 52 of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic UnitOHSA. 25.09 In accordance 35.09 The JHSC shall create terms of reference and duties, including establishing a schedule for workplace inspections under section 9 (28), to ensure due diligence and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 35.10 All minutes and reports of the JHSC and all Form 7’s under the WSIA will be provided to the Union Health and Safety / WSIB Representative, persons with authority in (who will have sole responsibility to provide these to the workplace, including any Employees, Unifor National Health and Safety Representative). 35.11 Time spent on JHSC workplace inspections and JHSC meetings shall ensure that persons under be considered time worked and the members of the JHSC shall be compensated at their authority are informed regular hourly rate of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpay for this time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels. 19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational employees Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the Employee’s health various bargaining units and safety or to of employees who are not represented by Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the employer or other persons respecting the identification of others. 25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances. 19.07 The Employer shall: (a) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours soon as it learns of Work the said situation; (b) inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to an Employee safely perform the work assigned to protect them; (c) ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer Union and the Home shall cooperate to make the Home a safe place to work. 21.02 The Safety and Health Committee shall be established and composed of two (2) representative appointed by the Home, and two (2) representative appointed by the Union. Any representative appointed by the Union who is subject to the provisions a Certified member of the Occupational Safety and Health and Safety Act Committee shall remain a Member of the Province of Ontario Home's Safety and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Health Committee. The parties agree to abide by the Union Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario. 21.03 Time spent by members of the committee in the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked and shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The worker representatives on the University Joint Health and & Safety Committees. It Committee shall meet without company representatives prior to the committee meetings as agreed by the parties. 21.04 An employee who is agreed required to leave for treatment of such injury, shall receive payment for the remainder of the shift at her regular rate of pay without deduction from sick leave, unless a doctor states that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree employee is fit for further work on that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyshift. 25.02 21.05 The Employer recognizes has the right of workers to be informed about hazards in primary responsibility for ensuring that safe conditions prevail within the workplace, to be provided with take appropriate trainingand effective measures, both preventative and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time workedcorrective, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of employees. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employer shall; (a) provide and maintain workplace, equipment, work methods and tools that Employee. With reference are safe and without risk to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time workedhealth; (b) inform its employees and the Local Union of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health & safety, as outlined soon as it learns of the said situation; (c) inform its employees adequately regarding the risks relating to their work, and provide appropriate training and supervision so that employees have the skill and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them; (d) provide the equipment, clothing and devices deemed necessary to prevent injury, except where the collective agreement provides allowance to cover the cost of personal protective equipment, and ensure that employees use the said equipment, clothing and devices on the job; (e) ensure the necessary investigations, inspections and analyses are carried out and co-operate with the health and safety committee established in Article 13 – Hours accordance with this article, when there are situations likely to endanger the health and safety of Work the employees; (f) take, without delay, all measures necessary to prevent or correct situations likely to endanger the health and Overtimesafety of employees, or likely to compromise the environment as soon as this situation is brought to its attention. 25.08 (a) The name and contact information of the joint Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Committee shall be posted in hold meetings as often as necessary, as determined by the Department/Academic UnitCo-chairs, but not less than sixty (60) days at a scheduled time and place. The Company shall furnish the Committee with copies of all test results pertaining to Health & Safety. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to parties recognize the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of in the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeeswork place. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate In addition to the fullest possible extent articles contained in this agreement, employee has the prevention protection of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in including the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure right to employee has reasonable to is unusually dangerous and access to that persons under their authority are informed of impact the health and safety hazardsof as as the duty to himself at in a safe and responsible manner. A o n ye Occupational Health and Sa t Committee shall be established to represent the as agreed the parties. At least half of the committee members shall be elected by the union members and the committee shall an employer and employee as appointed by their respective parties. The and Safety shall a continuing concern respect to the health and safety at the place. The Committee shall meet no less than quarterly. The shall receive, consider and advised solutions respecting health and safety concerns at place. members shall opportunity during regular hours to deal such concerns, Minutes of policies meetings shall be posted in the work place and shall be made concurrently to the employer, union and the Occupational and Safety Health and shall their procedures associated with any matter is referred to employer and the safe handling union for negotiation or before the matter is dealt procedure. Wherever possible, committee meetings shall be scheduled by mutual agreement. Employee members of materials the committee shall suffer no loss of pay or other benefits for attendance at committee meetings. The joint Occupational Health and equipmentSafety Committee may reasonably practicable training designed to prevent occurrences of occupational health and safety related to the work place. for Joint Committee Subject to reasonable notice being all members shall be entitled to up to five (5) leave without per year, for purposes of attending Occupational Health and Safety training courses, seminars or courses of instruction. where such training is provided by the Department of Labour, or jointly by the union and employer, employees exercising such leave shall suffer no lost of or benefits.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer is subject Company agrees to work jointly with the provisions of the Occupational Union and abide by Wescast's Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work Policies in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in effect July 1, 2004 as a minimum standard. 17.02 The Company agrees to cover the cost of safety shoes or boots which must be worn as directed by the Company as a condition of employment. Worn or damaged boots will be replaced as required. Management and the union will jointly determine appropriate footwear guidelines to control cost and quality in the selection of specific footwear. 17.03 The company agrees to provide the cost of prescription safety glasses as necessary. This sum can be claimed by the employee following completion of his or her probationary period. Employees will be allowed to purchase prescription glasses from the optometrist of their choice, provided the glasses meet all the required approvals of the Joint Health & Safety Committee's requirements. 17.04 The confidentiality of health and medical information of employees is recognized by the Company and the Union. The Company and the Union representatives who have access to this information will ensure its confidentiality. The Company also agrees that medical information will not be divulged to a third party without the employee’s consent or as required by law. 17.05 The Ergonomics Committee will be comprised of members of Management (including a member of the Engineering department) and the Union. This Committee will address ergonomic needs on a priority basis through modifying the workplace, work station, new equipment or tool to accommodate the worker. When an ergonomic concern is beyond the scope of the Committee or Company Engineer, the Company shall consider hiring a consultant. a) When an employee feels that the in-plant temperature and humidity has reached a point where there he/she is an immediate unable to carry out the job duties successfully without danger of sickness, he/she should bring this to the Employeeattention of the Union Representative and the Supervisor. The Supervisor will try to find an acceptable solution to this problem that satisfies both the employee’s personal health and safety or sickness problem and the Company’s production problems. However, if the employee requests to the health and safety of othersgo home unpaid, such requests will not be unreasonably withheld. 25.03 b) The Company and the Union agree to work jointly in accordance with the current Heat Management Program (internally referenced as document: CORP- PR-23-010, Rev 01, Dated 2007-04-04) as a minimum standard. 17.07 The Company shall ensure that coolant concentration levels are maintained no higher than 6%. If it is desired to deviate from the 6% maximum a process deviation form will select a be initiated and must be signed off by the elected Joint Health & Safety Union Representative and Plant Chairperson/designate. 17.08 The Company shall ensure that adequate local exhaust ventilation systems are installed and maintained on all sources of hazardous airborne contaminants including but not limited to: i) machine tools to reduce worker representative for exposure to machining fluids. ii) open tanks to reduce worker exposure to hazardous substances. iii) The Company shall install and maintain ventilation systems to meet or exceed Threshold Limit Values (TLV) set by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists as listed in their 2001 guidelines or the Ministry of Labour, whichever number is lowest. iv) The Company shall ensure air quality testing is completed twice each applicable year, once in mid summer and once in mid winter. 17.09 The Joint Health and Safety Committee formed will on a priority basis develop and implement a continuous improvement plan to manage the following: i) ensure substances used within the plant minimize harm to the employee ii) ensure that usage of substances minimizes exposures to chemical and physical hazards iii) provide guidelines for the use of personal protective equipment to further reduce exposure a) Where an employee is unable to carry out the normal performance of his/her job, the Company Medical Officer and the individual’s medical practitioner will evaluate the condition. If agreement cannot be reached, a mutually agreed medical specialist will be consulted to determine limitations and action. A direction to return to work will meet the provisions of Article 17.10 b). The cost for the specialist will be borne by the Company. b) Any employee's return to work after sick leave will be conditional on supplying, when requested, a certificate from a physician that he/she is fully capable of performing the job in which he/she was employed prior to the illness. The Company agrees to pay the cost of any such medical certificate they may require to a maximum of $40. 17.11 In the event that an employee is involved in a compensable accident at work and is forced to leave his/her job for treatment, he/she will receive payment at his/her regular rate for the remainder of the shift. For required future medical doctor or specialist appointments directly related to the original compensable accident, the Company will review adjusting an employee’s shift or make other suitable arrangements to ensure applicable wages and/or awarded overtime are not lost provided the treatment period is within the timelines approved by WSIB and it is reasonable to do so. 17.12 The Company will provide training for employees in C.P.R. and First Aid applications. Employees taking this training will be paid at their regular rate of pay. The training will be made available on an annual basis to allow employees the opportunity to either become certified and or take a refresher course. The training will be held on shift if possible. 17.13 No employee shall be required or allowed to work on any job or operate any piece of equipment until he/she has received essential health and safety and basic operations training on the job. 17.14 The Company agrees to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. Employees agree to abide by their duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of Act and the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCompany’s health and safety policies and procedures. 25.04 A worker representative on 17.15 The Company agrees to recognize a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become Representative who will be elected by the Union and certified in accordance to provincial legislation. Their responsibilities will be outlined in a certified worker representative job description to be jointly developed between the Company and the Union Plant Chairperson/designate. Based on the Committee. time commitments and overall size of the workforce at the 17.16 The University will provide Company agrees to move Article 19.16: The Company agrees to allow employees one (1) minute of silence at 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on April 28th of each year in observance of those workers killed on the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimejob. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint 17.17 The Company agrees that prior to filling out an Employee Accident/Incident Report, A Union Health and Safety Committee ceases to Rep will be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative present provided one is on the Committeeshift. 25.06 17.18 In the event an employee sustains an occupational injury or illness and a WSIB claim is filed, the employee can apply to the Company for an advance on their potential WSIB benefits. All required forms must be submitted by the employee. The University employee will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and sign a waiver agreeing to immediately reimburse the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeCompany upon receipt or denial of benefits by WSIB. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 27.01 The Employer is subject Parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and to adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislations. The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and their employees at the facility. The Union will elect or appoint its own representative to this committee. 27.02 Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight time regular wages while attending meetings of the joint committee. Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight time regular wages to participate in workplace inspections and accident investigations at the request of the Committee pursuant to the WCB Industrial Health and Safety Regulations. 27.03 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act and regulations. 27.04 Where the Occupational Health and Safety Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, it shall use the resources of the Workers’ Compensation Board and/or the Occupational Health & Safety Agency. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the role and function of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Committee. The committee will xxxxxx knowledge and compliance with the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Industrial Health and Safety Committees. It Regulations by all staff. 27.05 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is agreed that necessary for the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention safe performance of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endwork, including universal precautions, the parties acknowledge safe use of equipment, safe techniques for lifting and agree that all University Employees on University supporting patients/residents and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment. 27.06 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee. 27.07 An employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer’s cost. 27.08 Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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. 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 within ninety-six (96) hours after the receipt of the Province report. Every reasonable effort will be made to rectify the abusive situation to the mutual satisfaction of Ontario the parties. There shall be a policy supporting a Respectful Workplace and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected zero tolerance of staff abuse which shall be reviewed annually by the Union on the University Joint Workplace Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible. Any nurse who suffers a workplace injury or harmful exposure shall report this to the University immediate supervisor and to the Employer. The Employer shall report any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse to the Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will cooperate include the name of the affected nurse and a brief description as to the fullest possible extent in mechanism of injury/exposure, subject to the prevention restrictions and requirements of accidents and PHIA. 7A05 At the promotion request of safety and health at University workplaces. To this enda nurse, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workEmployer shall provide, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent nurse, vaccination(s) and/or immunization(s) for occupational illness(es) in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Canadian Immunization Guide from the Laboratory Centre for Disease for Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in Canada. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under nurse during their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentregularly scheduled work hours.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 11.01 Union representatives on the Safety Committee will be paid for time spent during normal working hours on safety tours or meetings with the Company at their regular hourly rate. Union representatives on the Safety Committee who attend a meeting of the Safety Committee during their scheduled day off shall be paid the greater of (i) the time spent in such meeting, and (ii) four (4) hours at regular time. 11.02 There shall be a Safety Committee consisting of a minimum of (2) two and a maximum of (7) seven representatives of the company and a minimum of (2) two and a maximum of (7) seven representatives of the union. The Employer is subject committee will meet at least once every month, unless both parties’ representatives agree to cancel any meeting, and will carry out its roles and functions as prescribed by the OHSA as amended from time to time which may include devising ways and means of eliminating unsafe acts or conditions and reviewing and making recommendations for policies for safety in the plant. 11.03 Minutes will be kept of all meetings and a copy of the minutes will be sent to all Committee members in attendance for approval before they are posted. If the Company receives no response within 10 calendar days, the minutes will be posted as drafted and approved at the next meeting. 11.04 There will be regular safety tours conducted not less than once (1) every month unless both parties' representatives agree to cancel, in which case the tour will be rescheduled as soon as 11.05 The Company agrees to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (O.H.S.A.) 11.06 The Union agrees to co-operate with the Company in the use of proper safety devices and the elimination of unsafe acts and conditions in the operation. 11.07 The Company agrees to provide safety devices such as safety gloves and masks as required and a subsidy of up to a total of $250.00 per year for non-prescription and prescription safety glasses and frames when required and a subsidy of up to a total of $250.00 per year for the purchase of safety shoes and clothing. 11.08 Every employee is required to report to his Shift Supervisor, in the presence of a witness if readily available, any and all accidents, or workplace illnesses, or workplace injuries, no matter how slight, immediately upon becoming aware of the Province of Ontario accident, illness, or injury. The Company will provide monthly, to the Union’s Certified Safety Representative, all Company accident reports. 11.09 All present employees who have St. John's Ambulance first aid certificates which are posted shall receive fifteen (15) cents per hour premium until their present certificates expire. Thereafter employees designated and its regulations, including the provision that calls for recognized as having a worker representative selected posted certificate shall receive a fifteen (15) cent per hour premium and such designation shall be rotated equitably while having at least two (2) such employees designated per shift. 11.10 When an employee is advised by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endCompany about a modified work program, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees worknot just those involving workers' compensation, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative proposed for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unithim/her, he/she will cease to be advised by the Company that he/she may request a worker meeting with a representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Safety Committee or a 11.11 Whenever representatives of the Ministry of Labour or the WSIB tour the plant, on a pre- arranged basis, to investigate accidents, ergonomics or safety violations or to carry safety audits, the Union's Certified Safety Representative will be given reasonable notice to attend such tours or meetings. If such tours or meetings are not pre-arranged, the Union's Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall Committee representative on duty will be posted in notified by the Department/Academic UnitCompany. 25.09 In accordance with 11.12 As needed, job analyses for WSIB purposes will be forwarded by the Occupational Company to the Union's Certified Safety Representative. 11.13 The parties agree that prior to May 31st of each year, the joint Health and Safety Committee will meet to discuss measures to deal with employees working during heat advisories announced by applicable authorities. 11.14 The employer shall provide to the Union, within 5 business days of the relevant workplace incident, a copy of each Form 7 and its attachments as required under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, persons with authority in . The Union shall provide to the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed employer a copy of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentForm 6 at such time as it is completed by the injured worker.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7A01 The Employer is subject parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the provisions importance of the a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 and will review the Critical Incident Stress Management policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, or where there is no CISM team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the Province nurse, or the manager on behalf of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected nurse. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISM as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISM teams. 7A04 The Employer and the Union on agree that no form of abuse of nurses will be condoned in the University Joint 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 CommitteesCommittee. It 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 agreed that reasonably possible Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the University and Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will cooperate include the name of the affected nurse and a brief description as to the fullest possible extent in mechanism of injury/exposure, subject to the prevention restrictions and requirements of accidents and PHIA. 7A05 At the promotion request of safety and health at University workplaces. To this enda nurse, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workEmployer shall provide, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee 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. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 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 they are not covered under the UnionD & R, WCB or MPI programs. Time spent Any such nurse will be supernumerary in such training nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work and Overtime. 25.05 When Program for a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 nurse. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to an Employee to protect review the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Union and the nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Union, job postings may be waived. Nurses may be placed in a rehabilitation program within a fifty (50) kilometre radius of the originating site unless a greater distance is mutually agreed between the Employer and the nurse. 7A07 Whistle Blowing Protection - Nurses who exercise their rights in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act shall not be subject to discipline or reprisal. 7A08 Basic pay or equivalent time off with a minimum of one (1) hour guaranteed to nurses who are not on duty, will be granted to nurses appointed by the Union to attend meetings of the Workplace Safety and Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall Committee or to perform such other duties as may be posted specified in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 Workplace Safety and Health Act or prescribed by regulation. In accordance with the Occupational Workplace Safety and Health and Safety Act, persons a nurse is entitled to take time off from their regular work duties in order to carry out their duties as a committee member under this Act and the regulations. The nurse shall be paid by the Employer at their regular or premium pay, as applicable, for all time spent carrying out their duties as a committee member under this Act and the regulations. Upon application, each nurse on the Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with authority the Workplace Safety and Health Act. As part of the above paid education days, new Committee Members shall be required to attend a basics course offered by Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health or an equivalent course approved by the Workplace Safety and Health Committee within their first year on the Committee. ARTICLE 7B -- REPRESENTATIVE WORKFORCE‌ 7B01 Health services across Manitoba are provided in facilities located on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Manitoba’s health authorities respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in the workplacespirit of reconciliation. 7B02 The Union and the Employer agree with the goal of achieving a representative workforce for First Nations, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazardsMétis, and advised Inuit (“Indigenous”) peoples who are significantly underrepresented in the health workforce. Additional actions are needed to promote and facilitate employment of policies Indigenous persons in health care occupations at all levels. The parties shall work collaboratively to: (a) Develop strategic initiatives and procedures associated programs that: • Xxxxxx mutual respect, trust, equity, open communication, and understanding; • Focus on recruiting, training, and career development of Indigenous staff; • Identify workplace barriers that may be discouraging or preventing Indigenous staff from entering and remaining in the workforce; • Xxxxxx reconciliation in race and cultural relations; • Promote the elimination of anti-Indigenous racism in the healthcare system. (b) Promote and publicize initiatives undertaken to encourage, facilitate, and support the development of a representative workforce. 7B03 The Employer will implement educational opportunities for all employees to promote awareness of cultural diversity with the safe handling of materials and equipmentan emphasis on Indigenous peoples. This will include enhanced orientation sessions for new employees to promote cultural awareness with emphasis on Indigenous peoples. Anti-racism education will be offered. The Union will encourage participation in such efforts amongst its members.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 PREAMBLE 29.01 The Employer is subject agrees to the provisions take appropriate measures as deemed necessary with a view to ensuring that employees, during their course of the Occupational Health employment, work in a safe and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeeshealthy environment. It is agreed that the University The Employer and the Union will cooperate agree to encourage the fullest possible extent employees to work in the prevention of accidents a safe manner and the promotion of employees shall observe the safety and health at University workplaces. To this endrules and practices established by the Employer from time to time, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.measure of protection for themselves and others. JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE 25.04 A worker representative on 29.02 The Parties agree to establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on representing the Committee. The University will provide employees' Union and the required training for certification Employer at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work Headquarters/Branch level and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases in each of the regions of the Regional Coordinators. Meetings of the Regional Health & Safety Committees will normally be held in conjunction with Regional Union Management Consultation Committee Meetings. The committee shall give consideration to be employed in and make recommendations on such matters as the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the safeguarding of health and safety prevention of that Employeehazards to life and property. With reference Particular attention will be paid to Article 13, time spent in such training shall questions involving alleged hazardous or unsanitary working conditions. Regular meetings will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours held and minutes of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information all meetings will be issued. Two members of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Committee, one member from Management and one member from the Union, shall jointly conduct investigations of accidents involving members of the bargaining unit when necessary as determined by the Committee. FIRST-AID TRAINING 29.03 The Employer will encourage employees to take first-aid courses and for this purpose will assume the cost of first-aid training. Employees selected by the Employer for first-aid training shall be posted granted time off without loss of pay. SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS 29.04 The Employer agrees to conduct appropriate tests of employees and of the work environment as deemed necessary with a view to ensuring a safe work environment and the cost of such tests will be borne by the Employer. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS 29.05 Where the Employer requires an employee to undergo a medical examination by a designated qualified practitioner, the examination will be conducted at no expense to the employee. Results of all medical examinations will be made available to employees upon request. OPERATING PROCEDURES 29.06 The Employer will provide safe operating procedures and training to employees in the Department/Academic Unit.handling of materials, operating of equipment and exposure to toxic substances. INJURED EMPLOYEES 25.09 29.07 In the event of an employee sustaining injuries at work and becoming disabled as a result thereof, every possible effort shall be made by the Employer to give the injured employee such suitable employment as is available. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 29.08 With respect to conditions in the workplace, the Employer agrees to furnish to the Union any requested health and safety information in its possession. DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 29.09 When an employee refuses to work in cases of dangerous situations in accordance with the applicable Provincial Occupational Health and Safety ActLegislation, persons the employee shall not be disciplined. 29.10 A pregnant employee will have the right to refuse to perform duties when she has reasonable cause to believe that performing those duties may put her or her fetus at risk. An employee who exercises this right shall be assigned other duties with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed no loss of pay. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 29.11 The existence of health and safety hazardshazards in the workplace is subject to Article 14 (Grievance Procedure) of this Collective Agreement. VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS 12 a) After each forty-five (45) minutes of continuous operation on a VDT, and advised a VDT operator shall be relieved of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling such duties for a period of materials and equipment15 minutes.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ 19.01 The Employer is and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the workplace, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer policies re: Health and Safety are subject to review by the Joint health and Safety Committee. 19.02 A joint Management and Employees Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by worker representatives from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers; recommend means of improving the Health and Safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least quarterly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety Bulletin Board. The Employer shall provide time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify a worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. 19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the workers, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The Employer shall provide the worker member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, the Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives shall be notified immediately and shall initiate an investigation and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives will be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections as per the Act. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked in accordance with the Act. 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB or replacement relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. 19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. 19.06 The Employer shall inform all affected direct care employees of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. 19.07 The Joint Health and Safety Committee will discuss and shall recommend, where appropriate, appropriate measures to promote health and safety in workplaces, including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Needle Stick Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment Training designed to ensure competency under the Act for those persons with supervisory responsibilities 19.08 The Employer shall: i) Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as the Employer learns of the said situation; ii) Inform employees of the health and safety risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them; iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the workplace. 19.09 A worker shall: a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University worker’s Employer requires be used or wearing; c) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 ‌ 43:01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union recognize that safety, accident prevention, and the preservation of health are of primary importance in all Houses and that these activities require the combined efforts of the Employer, employees and the Union. 43:02 The Employer will cooperate continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 43:03 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the fullest possible extent cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the prevention observation of accidents all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 43:04 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect their safety and the promotion of safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 43:05 The Employer recognizes parties recognize the right importance of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select establishing a worker representative for each applicable Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee formed under to enhance the Occupational Health ability of employees and Safety Actmanagement to resolve health and safety concerns. Time spent attending meetings It is recognized that the initiative in requesting the establishment of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on come from the CommitteeEmployer and/or the employees in the workplace and/or the Union. (a) The Committee shall consist of an Employee Representative from each Group Home operated by the Employer. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost number of Employer Representatives may be less than or equal to the number of Employee Representatives. (b) Each party shall elect or appoint its representatives to a committee freely and without interference; (c) Committee members shall have a term of office of two (2) years and members are eligible for re-election or re-appointment; (d) Committees shall have two (2) co-chairpersons, one chosen by and from the UnionEmployee Representatives and one chosen by and from the Employer Representatives. Time The co-chairpersons shall alternate the function of chairing the meetings of the committee and may participate fully in the deliberations and .discussions of the committee; (e) Committees shall meet regularly at intervals to be determined by the committee but normally not less than once in each calendar quarter, Union staff representative(s) can attend as participants; (f) Except for the calling of special meetings, there shall be at least seventy- two (72) hours prior notice of the calling of Committee meetings; (g) Efforts should be made to schedule Committee meetings, functions or duties during the employees’ work time but if this is not possible, meetings may be held during an employee’s off duty hours. Employee representatives who are members of the Health & Safety Committee and who are scheduled to meet during off duty hours shall be compensated at straight time for time spent in such training meetings, functions or duties; (h) The quorum for meetings shall consist of one-half of the management members and one-half of the employee members; (i) The Employer shall provide a prominent place where information relating to health & safety subjects may be posted. Information posted shall include: (i) The names of all Committee members and their terms of office; (ii) The scheduled meeting dates of the Committee; (iii) The agenda for each meeting; (iv) The minutes of the previous meeting; (v) Informational and educational materials which have specific relevance to the safety and health of employees. (j) Minutes of all Committee meetings are required. Minutes shall consist of matters relating to the receipt and disposition of safety and health concerns. The minutes shall be considered time workedsigned by both Chairpersons. Where there is disagreement as to the accuracy or content, either party may so note the disagreement and place their comments on the minutes prior to signing. When the minutes are signed by both Co-Chairpersons, the management Co-Chairperson shall retain the original for the records of the Committee, forward a copy to the Workplace Safety & Health Division, post a copy as outlined provided in Article 13 – Hours Subsection (i) above and forward a copy to members of Work and Overtimethe Committee; (k) Any material addressed to the Committee shall be distributed as soon as practicable by the person receiving same to the other Committee members. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint 43:07 The objectives of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee ceases include: (a) Assisting employees to be employed in the Bargaining Unitidentify, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supplyrecord, examine, evaluate and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the resolve health and safety concerns in the workplace; (b) Developing practical procedures and conditions to help achieve health and safety in the workplace; (c) Promoting education and training programs to develop detailed knowledge of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent health and safety concerns and responsibilities in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeeach individual workplace. 25.08 43:08 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety and health of an employee, they shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to their safety or health in the performance of their work, they shall report that condition to their supervisor. (b) The name supervisor upon being notified under (a) above shall discuss and/or inspect the condition with the employee and contact information discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co- chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. When the condition being raised is a client, discussion between the employee and the supervisor shall suffice. (c) If the employee is unsatisfied with the supervisor’s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division and the Chief Executive Officer without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of their belief that the condition is dangerous, they must be available to perform other work assigned to them. 43:10 Where an employee has refused to perform work in each Academic Unit accordance with this Article, no other employee shall be posted in assigned the Department/Academic Unitparticular work unless the employee is notified of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal, if known. 25.09 In accordance with 43:11 Nothing in this Article prevents the Occupational Health doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described in Sections 44:08 and Safety Act44:09. 43:12 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason that: (a) They made a report under Section 44:09 and (b) They refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under Section 44:09 provided a safety and health officer has reported in writing that the employee has reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to their safety or health. 43:13 Where an employee wilfully takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in Section 44:09, persons with authority in the workplace, they may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentsuspension or dismissal.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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