Health & Safety and Hygiene Sample Clauses

Health & Safety and Hygiene. 3.11.1 You must not tamper with the gas or electricity supplies or with the meters in your home. You must use a registered Gas Safe engineer to have any gas appliances installed, including cookers. 3.11.2 By law all homes with gas appliances must have a safety check every year. We will try to arrange for an annual gas safety inspection at a time that suits you. If we cannot carry out the inspection because you do not respond to our request to let us into your home we will serve a seven day notice telling you when we will call. If you do not let us in we will force entry to carry out the safety check. We will take reasonable care in forcing entry and we will secure your home as we leave. When the Council needs to carry out the annual gas safety check or in an emergency, when either the property or a person’s safety is at risk, we may require immediate access to the property. If the property is unoccupied the Council may force entry into the property to deal with the emergency. The property will be properly secured and repaired as necessary (unless entry was necessary as a result of your carelessness or neglect). 3.11.3 If we need to force entry because of your failure, carelessness of neglect we will charge you the cost of this and the cost of any repairs that may be required. 3.11.4 You must not keep any dangerous or inflammable goods or materials or substances in or on the premises apart from those required for general household use. 3.11.5 You must not bring in or store mopeds, motorised scooters or motorbikes inside the property or in any internal communal areas. 3.11.6 If you live in a flat or maisonette you must not leave rubbish, furniture or any of your belongings in any internal or external communal areas of the property at any time. You must not store bicycles, mobility scooters or any items in these areas either, as these can impede fire escapes. 3.11.7 You must not interfere with any equipment for detecting or putting out fires at the property. 3.11.8 You must not put anything on a window ledge, balcony or roof which could be a danger to anyone living in the property or local area. 3.11.9 You must take every measure to avoid introducing an infestation to your property, for example, bed bugs or fleas, and are responsible for taking all reasonable steps to eradicate the infestation. The Council may recharge you if any other part of the building or neighbouring property becomes infested. 3.11.10 You must not, through your feeding of wild birds or a...
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. 7.1 Anyone that we send to your home will carry official identification. You should always ask to see identification before letting anyone you do not know into your home. If you are in any doubt please check with your Housing Services Officer that the caller is genuine. 7.2 You must keep the property in good condition and use the fittings responsibly. 7.3 You must keep the shared areas of blocks of flats secure by using the security systems properly and not letting strangers in without identification. 7.4 You must collect your rubbish tidily using any bins provided by the Council and take it to the correct place on the day that the collection service comes to your area. Also see paragraph 5.7. 7.5 You must not keep mopeds or motorbikes inside the property or indoor-shared areas. 7.6 You must not keep or leave anything in shared areas where they could block landings, stairs or entrances. This includes bikes, pushchairs, plants and pet cages. 7.7 You must not keep any dangerous liquids or materials in the property (including in the garden) that could harm other people, or catch fire or explode. In particular you must not use bottled gas, paraffin, petrol or anything else that may be dangerous or a fire risk, in the building or in a shared area. This would exclude oxygen containers that are used for medical purposes. 7.8 You must take reasonable action to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting and to prevent damage to the property by fire or explosion. 7.9 You must allow our employees or contractors working for us into the property to inspect it or to carry out safety inspections or gas servicing. We will give you at least 24 hours’ warning unless it is an emergency. See paragraph 4.6 above.
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. 10.01 The Company continues to make reasonable provisions for the health, safety and hygiene of its employees during their working hours with the objective of eliminating health, safety and physical hazards at the source. The Union assists in assuring observance of health and safety rules. The Company welcomes from the Union, its members and all employees, suggestions addressed to immediate superiors and/or to the occupational health and safety joint committee regarding health, safety and hygiene so as to enable it to adequately inform employees on the risks of their work and to provide them with appropriate training, coaching and supervision to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to perform their job safely. The Company's prevention plan, the deadlines for its implementation as well as the modifications made during its application are communicated to the Union. 10.02 Two (2) employees are members of the occupational health and safety joint committee. The Union submits in writing to the Company the name of the employees who act as committee members. The latter meet Company representatives once a week to discuss questions pertaining to the employees' occupational health and safety. The members of the committee investigate jointly in the event of an accident or a right of refusal, unless one of the parties decides otherwise. If the 2 employees who are members of the joint committee designated by the Union are absent for a period of more than 1 month, the Union informs the Company of the replacement(s) within the committee. The 2 Union representatives shall not incur any loss of premium during meetings with Company representatives and/or when they are released from their work to investigate. 10.03 The Company informs the committee when a work accident occurs involving an employee and when an employee avails himself of a right of refusal. The Company also informs the committee when an accident occurs and when a right of refusal is invoked in manufacturing areas involving an employee outside the bargaining unit. 10.04 The Company submits to the Union and the joint committee a copy of the accident investigation-analysis reports and of the training register. In order to help prevent work accidents, the committee may review the investigations and submit the appropriate recommendations to the employer. The Company agrees to submit as soon as possible to the Union and the joint committee a copy of the employer’s notice and reimbursement claim form. Th...
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. HUGHENDEN VALLEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE has instigated a ‘Risk Assessment’ and ‘Fire Risk Assessment’ for the Village Hall. The Hirer is required to make themselves aware of and comply with the contents of those Risk Assessments and, in acknowledging this agreement, confirm that they have done so. The Risk Assessments can be viewed on the Hall’s website. The Hirer may need to supplement the Hall’s Risk Assessments with their own depending on the activity being undertaken. It is the Hirers responsibility to assess that need and HVVHMC accepts no responsibility for any deficiency in this respect. THE HIRER shall, if preparing, serving or selling food, observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations. No food to be left on Identified Premises without prior permission.
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. 2.5.1 The Service Provider shall have a duty of care and will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are developed, enacted and in place under this Contract to assess risk, manage, maintain and achieve Health & Safety provisions and good hygiene in compliance with legislation and good practice across the various Premises and for Prisoners in transit or in the care of the Service Provider.
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the operation of the mobile catering unit meets all of the requirements stipulated by current legislation. This to include, but not be limited to: • COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health • Documented food safety management system based on principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) • Cleaning and hygiene schedules • Temperature control • Food storage • Food transportation • Cleanliness As noted previously it is also the responsibility of the caterer to ensure that all staff are suitably trained in each of the areas listed above.
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Health & Safety and Hygiene. 3.11.1 You must not tamper with the gas or electricity supplies or with the meters in your home. 3.11.2 By law all homes with gas appliances must have a safety check every year. We will try to arrange for an annual gas safety inspection at a time that suits you. If we cannot carry out the inspection because you do not respond to our request to let us into your home we will serve a seven day notice telling you when we will call. If you do not let us in we will force entry to carry out the safety check. We will take reasonable care in forcing entry and we will secure your home as we leave. When the Council needs to carry out the annual gas safety check or in an emergency, when either the property or a person’s safety is at risk, we may require immediate access to the property. If the property is unoccupied the council may force entry into the property to deal with the emergency. The property will be properly secured and repaired as necessary. 3.11.3 We will charge you for the cost if we need to force entry to undertake this check. 3.11.4 You must not keep any dangerous or inflammable goods or materials or substances in or on the premises apart from those required for general household use. 3.11.5 You must not bring in or store mopeds or motorbikes inside the property or into internal communal areas. 3.11.6 You must not leave rubbish, furniture or any of your belongings in any internal communal areas or external areas of the property at any time. You must not store bicycles, mobility scooters or any items in these areas either, as these can impede fire escapes. 3.11.7 You must not interfere with any equipment for detecting or putting out fires at the property 3.11.8 You must not put anything on a window ledge, balcony or roof which could be a danger to anyone living in the property or local area. 3.11.9 You must not through your feeding of wild birds or animals ie pigeons, seagulls, foxes cause a nuisance or annoyance to your neighbours. .
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  • Health & Safety (a) 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. (b) A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) shall be constituted in accordance with the Act, 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 meet at least every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. The Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Health and Safety Committee at least one (1) ONA representative selected or appointed by the Union from the Employer. 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 within two (2) weeks following the meeting, if possible. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. (c) 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 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 committee member is not available, the Employer shall afford 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. (d) 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 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. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. (e) 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 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. (f) 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. (g) 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. (h) The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the Union-Management Committee and Joint Health and Safety Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to: i) Designing safe procedures for employees, ii) Providing training appropriate to these policies, iii) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence. (i) The Employer shall: i) 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, ii) 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, When faced with occupational health and safety decisions, the Home will not await full scientific or absolute certainty before taking reasonable action(s) that reduces risk and protects employees. iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace. (j) A worker shall, i) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations, ii) Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's Employer requires to be used or worn, 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 which may endanger himself, herself or another worker, and iv) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.

  • SAFETY AND HEALTH A. The Employer agrees to provide a safe, clean wholesome surrounding in all places of employment. B. Each Department head shall issue instructions to all supervisory personnel to carry out the provisions of this Article. C. When an employee reports any condition which he/she believes to be injurious to his/her health to the administrative head of a work location, the administrative head shall correct the situation if within his/her authority, or shall report said complaint to his/her supervisor. D. A copy of the provisions of this Article shall be conspicuously posted in each work location. E. In all new places of employment, where the Union alleges that the air quality is inferior, the person in charge of the location will make reasonable efforts to have air quality checked. If the air quality is found to be sub-standard, the person in charge of the location shall make reasonable efforts to improve it. F. Whenever temperature inside any work location is unusually hot or cold, the person in charge of such work location shall immediately contact the person responsible for the building to determine the cause and probable length of time necessary to correct the problem. G. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to xxxxx asbestos containing materials as recommended by the Division of Occupational Hygiene. Where such cleanup is not possible, the Employer will make every effort to avoid making work assignments, which will unduly expose employees to known hazardous materials. H. Pregnant employees who work in conditions/situations deemed hazardous or dangerous to the pregnancy by the attending physician may request a temporary reassignment within their job description or a comparable position, and may be reassigned within two (2) weeks of notification for the duration of the pregnancy. Upon request by management, the employee will provide medical evidence. Such work assignments shall be determined by the appointing authority or his/her designee. This request must be made in writing to the Appointing Authority. I. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Article may be processed through Step III of the grievance procedure set forth in Article 23, but may not be the subject of arbitration. Section 19.2 The Parties agree to establish a program to monitor air quality at new and existing worksites. The parties agree to negotiate over the specific provisions of such a protocol within 60 days. Section 19.3 The parties agree to establish a safety and security committee to study all state buildings and leased property where state employees work. The mission of the study will be to establish more consistent safety and security policies to ensure the safety and security of all state employees at their work site and citizens of the Commonwealth that visit state agencies. In addition, the parties agree to establish a training program to promote the safety and security of all state employees that may include, but shall not be limited to active shooter training, front line security, and reception practices and protocol for 911 emergencies.

  • OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH A. Consultant will perform the Services in compliance with the most current versions of all laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and all state and federal laws and regulations relating to safety and health standards. Consultant shall perform the Services in compliance with, will furnish only supplies, articles, and equipment that comply with such laws, standards, and regulations. B. Consultant shall immediately notify Valley Water in the event of any personal injury accident or occurrence occurring during the performance of the Services. Upon Valley Water’s request, Consultant shall provide Valley Water with documentation fully describing the accident and injury and the actions implemented to prevent similar occurrences.

  • HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT In the performance of this Contract, Contractor and Operator shall conduct Petroleum Operations with due regard to health, safety and the protection of the environment (“HSE”) and the conservation of natural resources, and shall in particular:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Acts Contractor(s) who perform any work under this contract shall fully comply with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and any amendments thereto and regulations pursuant to the act. Any Contractor who fails to do so may be terminated for cause as set forth below.

  • 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.

  • Health and hygiene The Hirer shall, if preparing, serving or selling food, observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations. In particular dairy products, vegetables and meat on the premises must be refrigerated and stored in compliance with the Food Temperature Regulations. The premises are provided with a refrigerator and thermometer.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act The Employer, the Union, and the Employees recognize they are bound by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c.7, and appropriate federal acts and regulations. Any breach of these obligations may be grieved pursuant to this Agreement.

  • Health, Safety and Security 14.1 The Employer recognizes a responsibility to provide an environment intended to protect the health, safety and security of Members as they carry out their responsibilities. To that end, the Employer agrees: (a) to maintain a Joint Health and Safety Committee (the JHSC) with broad representation drawn from all sectors of the University, including at least one (1) person appointed by the Association; (b) to cooperate with the Association in making every reasonable provision for the safety, health and security of Members; (c) to take reasonable measures to maintain the security of the buildings and grounds while at the same time maintaining reasonable access for Members who have a need for such access at times other than during regular working hours; (d) to ensure that the Association has the right to appoint at least one (1) person to any representative committee whose terms of reference specifically include the health, safety or security of Members as they carry out their responsibilities; (e) to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, and relevant regulations thereto, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); (f) that Members may refuse unsafe work pursuant to and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act for so doing; (g) that Members report any known or potential dangers to their Xxxx; (h) In addition, the Employer agrees: i) to provide Members with health and safety training, personal protective equipment, and access to health and safety programs, policies and procedures; ii) to provide resources for the JHSC; iii) to compensate a CASBU Member who is eligible to be, and serves as, the person appointed by the Association to the JHSC when that service is outside the period of the Member’s contract; iv) to provide training for the person appointed by the Association to the JHSC directly related to their duties and responsibilities in connection with the JHSC; v) to recognize a JHSC Member’s right to be present during workplace safety testing and audits and receive written copies of any reports and recommendations from the testing/audits and a copy of a draft report if one is provided to the Employer; vi) to recognize a JHSC Member’s right to have advance notice when advance notice is given by the Ministry of Labour of any Ministry of Labour inspection and to accompany a Ministry of Labour Inspector during an inspection and receive a copy of any report produced by the inspector. 14.2 The parties agree that all personal communications must adhere to the Personal Harassment and Discrimination Policy and the Nipissing University Acceptable Use Policy. Effective June 10, 2006, universities are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). All records in the custody and control of the University will be subject to FIPPA with exceptions as defined by the Act. Persons may request and have a right to access University information or records. A record is defined under the Act as any record of information however recorded, whether in printed or electronic form, film, or otherwise and includes drafts, post-it notes, margin notes, hard drive files, emails, voice mails, electronic agendas, address books, and recording devices. 14.3 Unless required under FIPPA, and for the purposes of this Article, files are documents under a Member’s control and stored on University property, either in paper or electronic form. Such files do not include the Member’s official file in the Xxxx’x office nor the Personnel File of the Member in the Human Resources office. 14.4 On termination of a Member’s employment for any reason other than cause, the Employer will permit, by appointment only, accompanied access for a period of fifteen (15) working days (or longer with the agreement of the Xxxx) by the former Member or the Member’s executors to the Member’s files, whether in paper or electronic format. The purpose of the allowed access is for transferring required documents to other faculty, the Chair, or the Xxxx. Where files are not required to support continued student academic needs or ongoing operational requirements, the former Member or designate may remove or destroy their personal files. Items that are clearly of a personal nature or are owned by the former Member such as furniture, pictures, books, etc., may be removed at this time.

  • COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Contractor, it’s Subcontractors, and their respective employees, shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in the performance of the services, including but not limited to those promulgated by the City and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirement shall govern. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, fines, penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph.

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