’ Health & Safety Representatives Sample Clauses

’ Health & Safety Representatives a) On every job site, Health and Safety Representative/s may be elected in accordance with the OH&S Act. b) A Health & Safety Representative will be allowed reasonable paid time during working hours to attend to on the job occupational health and safety matters affecting employees he/she represents providing that the Representative informs their manager and agreement is reached. At all other times the Representative will perform productive work within his/her range of qualifications and competencies. 15.3 Duties of Safety Supervisor and Health & Safety Representative/s
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. The Company will recognize a union appointed or elected health and safety alternate on any shift that is not represented by a Union Joint Health & Safety Committee member.
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. 10.2.1. Workers may elect a health and safety representative (“HSR”) in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation. 10.2.2. The parties recognise the important role of health and safety representatives. The health and safety representatives have a key role in the early intervention in health and safety issues. 10.2.3. Health and safety representatives shall be allowed all reasonable time necessary during normal working hours to attend to their role as an on-­‐site representative under this agreement and the Employer must allow aHSR to exercise the representative's obligations during the representative's ordinary working hours. 10.2.4. Health and safety representatives shall be engaged as Employees and perform normal work when not representing their fellow workers in accordance with procedures in this agreement and relevant legislation. 10.2.5. Health and safety representatives are allowed 36 hours paid leave per year to undertake training that will assist them in their role as defined under applicable health and safety legislation. The training of aHSR shall be in accordance with the legislation in the relevant jurisdiction. 10.2.6. Employees will be paid their normal rate, including all allowances, while attending any training courses.
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. Work Health and Safety Representatives may be nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act (QLD) 2011.
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. (a) The Employees may request that the Company commence negotiations to determine work groups. Once those work groups have been identified workers may elect a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and Deputy Health & Safety Representative (DHSR) if any, for each work group In accordance with the provisions of the South Australian Work Health and Safety Act 2012. (b) As soon as practicable within the period of 3 months after the Company being advised of the election of the HSR and the DHSR, the Company will arrange and pay for the necessary training required for the HSR/DHSR to enable them to perform their role. This training must be approved by the regulator, and be provided by an accredited provider, as selected by the HSR/DHSR. (c) While attending these courses the HSR / DHSR will be paid their normal rate of pay, including all allowances. That is, they will not have their wages reduced because of their attendance at the training course. (d) After their initial training, Health and Safety Representatives will be afforded one Annual refresher course or other additional training/seminars as prescribed in the WHS Act. Health and Safety Representatives will be paid their normal rate including all allowances while attending these courses/seminars. (e) The Company will not prevent the HSR and the DHSR (if any) from exercising their obligations under the Act during their ordinary working hours. (f) The Company will ensure that a list of HSR and DHSR (if any) for each work group is prepared, kept up to date and distributed to all employees on a regular basis.
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. The employees may request that the Employer commence negotiations to determine work groups. Once those work groups have been identified workers may elect a Work Health and Safety Representative (WHSR) and Deputy Health & Safety Representative (DHSR) for each work group in accordance with the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act (Qld) 2011. Once elected, the WHSR will be paid in accordance with Appendix 1 (Grade 5). This payment will commence from the first full pay period commencing after the election. Where the WHSR is absent the DHSR will receive payment in accordance with Appendix 1 (Grade 5) for the period of their absence. Within two months of the Employer being advised of the election of the WHSR and the DHSR, the Employer will arrange and pay for the necessary training to enable the WHSR and the DHSR to perform their role. While attending these courses the WHSR and the DHSR will be paid their normal rate of pay, including all allowances. That is, they will not have their wages reduced because of their attendance at the training course. The Employer will allow a WHSR and the DSHR to exercise their obligations during their ordinary working hours. The Employer will ensure that a list of WSHR and DHSR for each work group is prepared, kept up to date and distributed to all employees on a regular basis. The WHSR may request the Employer to establish a workplace health and safety committee. If the Employer is requested to do so they will establish a health and safety committee within one month of that request.
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’ Health & Safety Representatives. The employees may request that the Employer commence negotiations to determine work groups. Once those work groups have been identified workers may elect a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and Deputy Health & Safety Representative (DHSR) if any, for each work group in accordance with the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act (NSW) 2011. • Once elected, the HSR will be paid an allowance of $1.50 per hour, on top of their ordinary hourly rate, for each hour worked. This payment will commence from the first full pay period commencing after the election. Where the HSR is absent, the DHSR will receive an allowance of $1.50 per hour for each hour worked for the period of their absence. An employee shall not receive this allowance if they are already in receipt of the Union Delegate allowance. This allowance is not an all-purpose allowance. • As soon as practical within the period of 3 months after the Employer being advised of the election of the HSR and the DHSR, the Employer will arrange and pay for the necessary training to enable the HSR and the DHSR to perform their role. While attending these course(s) the HSR and the DHSR will be paid their normal rate of pay, including all allowances. That is, they will not have their wages reduced because of their attendance at the training course. • The Employer will allow a HSR and the DSHR (if any) to exercise their obligations under the Act during their ordinary working hours. • The Employer will ensure that a list of HSR and DHSR (if any) for each work group is prepared, kept up to date and available to all employees. • The HSR may request the Employer to establish a workplace health and safety committee. If the Employer is requested to do so they will establish a health and safety committee within one month of that request. • The HSR must not be transferred from site because they are exercising, or are planning to exercise, their right(s) as a HSR. • The Employer will release a HSR from work to attend 5 paid meetings (up to 10 hours total) per calendar year conducted by the Union to discuss Industry-related matters. Applications for leave to attend must be submitted to the Employer for approval at least two weeks prior to each meeting. Approval of applications will be subject to the operational requirement of the business and shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where approved, leave(s) of absence will be granted to Employees at their ordinary time rate of pay. The Employer is not liable for any expens...
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Related to ’ Health & Safety Representatives

  • Health and Safety Representatives The Employer and its Employees will comply with Part 7 of the OHS Act – Representation of Employees in relation to the establishment of designated work groups and the election of Health and Safety Representatives.

  • Safety Representative On every job site, workers may elect a Workers’ Safety Representative in accordance with the Act.

  • Health and Safety Representative Meetings A Health and Safety Representative will be allowed reasonable paid time during working hours to attend to on the job occupational health and safety matters affecting Employees he/she represents providing that the Representative informs their manager and agreement is reached. At all other times the Representative will perform productive work within his/her range of qualifications and competencies.

  • Function of Joint Health and Safety Committee All incidents involving aggression or violence shall be brought to the attention of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Employer agrees that the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall concern itself with all matters relating to violence to staff.

  • Joint Health and Safety Committee (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of occupational health and safety in the organization, in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. The parties agree to promote health and safety throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, and employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Health and Safety Committee, at least one representative from the bargaining unit. The number of committee members will be no less than that determined by legislation and the bargaining unit will be entitled to the same membership as any other employee group on the committees. The Union shall notify the employer of their representatives. (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 occupational health and safety. (d) The Employer agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. The Committee shall respect the confidentiality of the information. (e) The Union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. (f) Meetings shall be held every third month or more frequently at the call of either co-chair, if required. The Committee shall keep Minutes of all meetings and make the Minutes available for review. (g) All time spent by a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out the members duties, shall be deemed to be time worked for which the member shall be paid by the Employer at the member's applicable rate of pay, and the member shall be entitled to such time from the member's work as necessary for those duties. (h) The employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25

  • 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.

  • Environmental, Health and Safety Matters (a) Comply in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, obtaining and complying with and maintaining any and all licenses, approvals, notifications, registrations or permits required by applicable Environmental Laws. For purposes of this Section 5.12(a), material noncompliance by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any tenant or subtenant, with any applicable Environmental Law shall be deemed not to constitute a breach of this covenant provided that, upon learning of any actual or suspected material noncompliance, the Company and the relevant Subsidiaries shall promptly undertake all reasonable efforts to achieve material compliance (or contest in good faith by appropriate proceedings the alleged violation or applicable Environmental Law at issue and (to the extent required by GAAP) provide on the books of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, reserves in accordance with GAAP with respect thereto), and provided further that, in any case, such noncompliance, and any other noncompliance with applicable Environmental Law, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. (b) Promptly comply in all material respects with all lawful orders and directives of all Governmental Authorities regarding applicable Environmental Laws, except to the extent that the validity thereof is currently being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and (to the extent required by GAAP) reserves in accordance with GAAP with respect thereto have been provided on the books of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be. (c) Defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, agents, officers and directors, from and against any claims, demands, penalties, fines, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs and expenses of whatever kind or nature, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising out of, or in any way relating to the violation of, noncompliance with or liability under any Environmental Laws applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective operations or properties, or any orders, requirements or demands of Governmental Authorities related thereto, including, without limitation, attorney’s and consultant’s fees, investigation and laboratory fees, response costs, court costs and litigation expenses, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arise out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of (or, as determined pursuant to a claim initiated by the Company, breach in bad faith of its express obligations under the applicable Loan Documents by) the party seeking indemnification therefor, in each case, as determined by a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction. This indemnity shall continue in full force and effect regardless of the termination of this Agreement.

  • Health & Safety Committee The Employer agrees to establish a Health & Safety Committee for all employees of the company under the auspices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The Committee shall be made up of an equal number (not less than one each) of non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit persons who have completed their probationary period. The Union has the right to appoint the members representing the bargaining unit. The Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings and post them in the shop. One copy will be forwarded to the Union office.

  • Health and Safety Committee Where required a committee will be formed and will meet where required by the Employer’s safety policies and by statute.

  • Party Representatives For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Representative shall be the City Manager, or such other person designated in writing by the City Manager (the “City Representative”). For the purposes of this Agreement, the Consultant Representative shall be [Name], [Title] (the “Consultant Representative”). The Consultant Representative shall directly manage Consultant’s Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall not change the Consultant Representative without City’s prior written consent.

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