Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to the employer. 20.02 Adequate toilet facilities, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable. 20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue. 20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose. 20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wages. 20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work. 20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee. 20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer. 20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health. 20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to the employer.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain he sustains such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to the employer.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may requireSection 1. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from Employer and the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions federal and state laws governing safety. The Employer shall provide safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment to protect the life and health of Provincial Healthemployees on the job. The Employee shall use all protective equipment required, Sanitation, shall perform all work in a safe manner and shall comply with the Employer’s safety regulations.
Section 2. Employees shall not be required to work on portions of any construction job that is declared unsafe by a State Safety Laws Inspector. The Employer will exert every reasonable effort to provide and Regulations maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in addition accordance with National and State Laws. The Unions will cooperate to those rules established that end and encourage their members to perform their work in a safe manner. Employers shall be required to provide sanitary facilities consisting of a reasonable number of toilets and urinals regardless of availability of sewers. When employees are assigned to perform work that requires foul work gear such foul work gear shall be furnished by the employerEmployer and the employee will be held responsible for the reasonable care and return of such gear. This clause is not to be construed to require Employers to furnish employees protections from natural elements.
20.09 Section 3. The constructionEmployers shall furnish all safety equipment (such as hard hats, maintenance and operation of camp facilitiesgoggles, earplugs, hat liners (if needed or required). The Employer shall furnish physical examinations when requested by state or federal agencies for employees, if provided at required prior to bid or as defined in Contract Documents, who have been employed for 3 consecutive months or greater. Physical examinations may be required by the projects, Employer.
Section 4. The Employer shall notify the Union within 24 hours of all severe injuries requiring overnight hospitalization or death. Notification shall be sent to the Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council Business Manager per the contact information in compliance with all applicable regulations Schedule C.
Section 5. Joint Committee: A Joint Labor-Management Committee, consisting of an equal number of employer and employee representatives, is hereby established which shall meet periodically to review issues, productivity, training, marketing, and increase safety awareness in the Department of Labour and the Department of Healthconstruction industry.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees 29.1 The Employer recognizes the importance of safe and healthful working conditions and shall make a reasonable effort to provide such to its employees.
29.2 The employer and the employees shall comply with state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. The employees shall also comply with campus safety rules and regulations. This provision shall not be subject to the arbitration procedures found in Article 9.
29.3 Safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools shall be provided by Cal Maritime at no cost to an employee when it is deemed necessary by the President to maintain safe and healthful conditions. When employees are issued safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools, they shall be responsible for loss or damage to these items other than that incurred as the result of normal wear or use through no fault of the employee. When protective clothing, including uniforms, is provided, the employee shall wear the clothing in accordance with instructions provided by the Cal Maritime.
29.4 When an employee in good faith believes that they are being required to report any work under unhealthy and unsafe conditions or without adequate safety equipment and clothing, the employee shall notify the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator shall investigate as soon as possible the alleged unhealthy or unsafe conditions or lack of safety equipment which they observe and clothing and shall immediately communicate with the employee as to the employerresults of such an investigation and, if deemed necessary, the steps that shall be taken to correct the condition.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities29.5 An employee may take out of service or shut down a machine when the employee considers it unsafe while reporting this condition to the appropriate administrator. If in good faith the employee believes continued operation of such a machine presents a clear danger to the employee’s health and safety, heated the employee may request a temporary reassignment pursuant to provision 29.6.
29.6 An employee may request a temporary reassignment when necessarythe employee believes in good faith that the employee’s present assignment presents a clear danger to their health and safety. The appropriate administrator shall promptly respond to such a request. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied during the preliminary aspect of any investigation. If such an unsafe or unhealthy condition is found during such an investigation, the temporary assignment shall continue until a remedy is implemented.
29.7 There shall be a campus Safety Committee that shall meet at regularly scheduled times during normal business hours. A schedule of Safety Committee meetings for the fiscal year will be prepared and distributed to all members of the Safety Committee. At least one bargaining unit member, who shall be appointed by the Union, shall serve on the committee. Committee members may place items related to health and safety on the agenda for such committee meetings. Agendas will be prepared and distributed as meeting notices to the committee members at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. Minutes will be distributed at or before the next meeting.
29.8 Upon the Union's written request, the Employer shall furnish to the Union with available Material Safety Data Sheets on hazardous substances used by unit employees. Where available, other similar information shall be provided on all jobsto the Union, upon the Union's written request and within the requirements of the law. Same Upon the written request of the Union, public information regarding occupational injuries and accidents will be provided to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets the Union.
29.9 Adequate first aid equipment for the treatment of minor injuries shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunchat appropriate locations. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility Upon request of the employee, the Employer shall make arrangements to provide transportation for employees requiring medical treatment for on-the-job accidents or illnesses.
29.10 All work related injuries and illnesses shall be reported immediately to the appropriate administrator.
29.11 An employee who observes or detects any health or safety hazard shall report it to the appropriate administrator as soon as possible.
29.12 In the event that Cal Maritime desires to utilize bargaining unit employees to perform any asbestos-related duties including, but not limited to, removing or repairing asbestos lagging, performing any asbestos abatement or cleaning up asbestos, such work shall be performed in accordance with the following procedure:
a. Cal Maritime shall first endeavor to utilize qualified employees who have expressed a desire to perform such work. When there are an insufficient number of qualified employees desiring to perform such work, Cal Maritime shall assign this work to qualified employees who shall not decline such assignments, subject to normal wear and tearthe other provisions of this Article.
b. In the event that there are an insufficient number of employees desiring to become qualified to perform such work, then Cal Maritime shall assign employees to first, become qualified to perform such work, and second, to then engage in such work assignments. The employees shall not decline such
c. This provision shall not prohibit qualified bargaining unit employees from performing asbestos-related duties that are necessary in order to complete their normal duties.
d. Payment for the performance of such duties shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided in Article 24, Salary.
20.06 The employer e. For the purpose of this Article, the term “qualified” shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair be defined as either “EPA-Certified” or “CAL/OSHA” approved training for asbestos-related work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work 29.13 Cal Maritime shall complete the training of all bargaining unit employees in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set general asbestos awareness course as determined by Cal Maritime no later than twelve (12) months after ratification of coveralls at no cost to the employeethis Agreement.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required 29.1 The State shall make every reasonable effort to report provide and maintain safe working conditions relating to the safety and health of employees.
29.2 Each supervisor shall take prompt and appropriate action to correct any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment actions which are reported to or observed by him.
29.3 A safety committee shall be appointed, composed of two (2) representatives selected by the Union and two (2) representatives by the State. Said committee shall appoint its own chairman and shall meet when it is determined by two (2) or more members that such a meeting is warranted. It may draw up a Health and Safety Code to recommend to the State.
29.4 The members of the local may report conditions which they observe consider unhealthy or unsafe to the employerPresident of the Local who shall be authorized to submit them to the Health and Safety Committee for consideration.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities, heated when necessary, 29.5 Employees shall not be required to use their personal tools in carrying out their duties.
29.6 A Safety Committee shall be established for the workplace. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives selected by the Union and two (2) representatives selected by the Director. The Committee shall select its own chairperson. The Committee shall review all safety manuals and make recommendations to the proper authority for amendments, deletions, and/or additions.
29.7 The State and Health Department shall provide and maintain safe working conditions relating to the health, welfare, and safety of the employee and make a conscientious effort to maintain standards comparable with OSHA standards.
29.8 The State/Health Department shall provide employees with toilet facilities with locks; cool, clean drinking water; and hot water within reasonable access to the employee's work area. (Reasonable shall mean within the building of employment excluding trailers).
29.9 Every effort will be made to ensure that sidewalks and parking areas will be lighted and cleared of ice and snow during winter.
29.10 In the event of a bomb scare, the building will be evacuated, searched, and declared safe by trained personnel before employees are required to return to work.
29.11 The Health Department shall provide suitable space for an employee's lounge in each office building. If this is not possible, then a space in each building will be set aside for the use of employees for coffee breaks and lunch.
29.12 In the workplace the Department agrees to have available and maintain Red Cross Certified First Aid kits and have eye washes available in the chemical laboratories, as appropriate. In the Xxxxxx Building the Department agrees to have available and maintain Red Cross Certified First Aid kits in each division, as appropriate.
29.13 Every effort will be made to provide all offices and work areas with natural or mechanical systems of ventilation, which provide good quality air. In the event the air handling system shuts down completely in the workplace, the Department will have the option to:
(a) Move employees to an unaffected area;
(b) Have employees remain in the affected area; Or, if the Department requests and the employees agree:
(c) Allow employees to take leave without pay for the remainder of the workday, or;
(d) Allow employees to take vacation or personal leave for the remainder of the workday.
29.14 In the event of a total power outage in the workplace the Department:
(a) Shall move employees to an unaffected area; Or, if the Department requests and the employee agrees:
(b) Allow employees to take leave without pay for the remainder of the workday, or
(c) Allow employees to take vacation or personal leave for the remainder of the workday.
29.15 If the temperature in the workplace rises to 90 degrees or falls to 60 degrees, the Department will have the option to:
(a) Move employees to an unaffected area;
(b) Have employees remain in the affected area, provided on all jobsthat the temperature conditions do not create a dangerous situation; Or, if the Department requests and the employee agrees:
(c) Allow employees to take leave without pay for the remainder of the workday, or
(d) Allow employees to take vacation or personal leave for the remainder of the workday.
29.16 The Health Department shall provide CPR training to interested employees. Same Employees shall be allowed to take CPR training during working hours.
29.17 No employee shall be required to collect and/or handle samples known to be kept dangerous unless trained in advance and provided with necessary safety equipment, as determined by the supervisor outside of the bargaining unit.
29.18 The Department of Health will issue clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets laboratory coats to Laboratory employees on a weekly basis.
29.19 An employee inspecting, observing, monitoring, collecting, and/or handling samples in the field shall be made available where available notified in advance of any known dangerous or hazardous conditions which exist in the immediate area and if practicablebe provided with necessary safety equipment, as determined by the supervisor outside the bargaining unit.
20.03 29.20 The employer shall provide coolbe responsible for any damage of wear occurring to a member’s personal property, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobsduring the performance of his/her employment, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissuelimited to $75/per incident.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees
29.1 The Employer recognizes the importance of safe and healthful working conditions and shall make a reasonable effort to provide such to its employees.
29.2 The employer and the employees shall comply with state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. The employees shall also comply with campus safety rules and regulations. This provision shall not be subject to the arbitration procedures found in Article 9.
29.3 Safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools shall be provided by CMA at no cost to an employee when it is deemed necessary by the President to maintain safe and healthful conditions. When employees are issued safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools, they shall be responsible for loss or damage to these items other than that incurred as the result of normal wear or use through no fault of the employee. When protective clothing, including uniforms, is provided, the employee shall wear the clothing in accordance with instructions provided by the CMA.
29.4 When an employee in good faith believes that he/she is being required to report any work under unhealthy and unsafe conditions or without adequate safety equipment and clothing, he/she shall notify the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator shall investigate as soon as possible the alleged unhealthy or unsafe conditions or lack of safety equipment which they observe and clothing and shall immediately communicate with the employee as to the employerresults of such an investigation and, if deemed necessary, the steps that shall be taken to correct the condition.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities29.5 An employee may take out of service or shut down a machine when he/she considers it unsafe while reporting this condition to the appropriate administrator. If in good faith the employee believes continued operation of such a machine presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety, heated he/she may request a temporary reassignment pursuant to provision 29.6.
29.6 An employee may request a temporary reassignment when necessaryhe/she believes in good faith that his/her present assignment presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety. The appropriate administrator shall promptly respond to such a request. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied during the preliminary aspect of any investigation. If such an unsafe or unhealthy condition is found during such an investigation, the temporary assignment shall continue until a remedy is implemented.
29.7 There shall be a campus Safety Committee that shall meet at regularly scheduled times during normal business hours. A schedule of Safety Committee meetings for the fiscal year will be prepared and distributed to all members of the Safety Committee. At least one bargaining unit member, who shall be appointed by the Union, shall serve on the committee. Committee members may place items related to health and safety on the agenda for such committee meetings. Agendas will be prepared and distributed as meeting notices to the committee members at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. Minutes will be distributed at or before the next meeting.
29.8 Upon the Union's written request, the Employer shall furnish to the Union with available Material Safety Data Sheets on hazardous substances used by unit employees. Where available, other similar information shall be provided on all jobsto the Union, upon the Union's written request and within the requirements of the law. Same Upon the written request of the Union, public information regarding occupational injuries and accidents will be provided to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets the Union.
29.9 Adequate first aid equipment for the treatment of minor injuries shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunchat appropriate locations. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility Upon request of the employee, the Employer shall make arrangements to provide transportation for employees requiring medical treatment for on-the-job accidents or illnesses.
29.10 All work related injuries and illnesses shall be reported immediately to the appropriate administrator.
29.11 An employee who observes or detects any health or safety hazard shall report it to the appropriate administrator as soon as possible.
29.12 In the event that the CMA desires to utilize bargaining unit employees to perform any asbestos-related duties including, but not limited to, removing or repairing asbestos lagging, performing any asbestos abatement or cleaning up asbestos, such work shall be performed in accordance with the following procedure:
a. The CMA shall first endeavor to utilize qualified employees who have expressed a desire to perform such work. When there are an insufficient number of qualified employees desiring to perform such work, the CMA shall assign this work to qualified employees who shall not decline such assignments, subject to normal wear and tearthe other provisions of this Article.
b. In the event that there are an insufficient number of employees desiring to become qualified to perform such work, then the CMA shall assign employees to first, become qualified to perform such work, and second, to then engage in such work assignments. The employees shall not decline such assignments, subject to the other provisions of this Article.
c. This provision shall not prohibit qualified bargaining unit employees from performing asbestos-related duties that are necessary in order to complete their normal duties.
d. Payment for the performance of such duties shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided in Article 24, Salary.
20.06 The employer e. For the purpose of this Article, the term “qualified” shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair be defined as either “EPA-Certified” or “CAL/OSHA” approved training for asbestos-related work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work 29.13 The CMA shall complete the training of all bargaining unit employees in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established general asbestos awareness course as determined by the employerCMA no later than twelve (12) months after ratification of this Agreement.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees 29.1 The Employer recognizes the importance of safe and healthful working conditions and shall make a reasonable effort to provide such to its employees.
29.2 The employer and the employees shall comply with state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. The employees shall also comply with campus safety rules and regulations. This provision shall not be subject to the arbitration procedures found in Article 9.
29.3 Safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools shall be provided by CMA at no cost to an employee when it is deemed necessary by the President to maintain safe and healthful conditions. When employees are issued safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools, they shall be responsible for loss or damage to these items other than that incurred as the result of normal wear or use through no fault of the employee. When protective clothing, including uniforms, is provided, the employee shall wear the clothing in accordance with instructions provided by the CMA.
29.4 When an employee in good faith believes that he/she is being required to report any work under unhealthy and unsafe conditions or without adequate safety equipment and clothing, he/she shall notify the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator shall investigate as soon as possible the alleged unhealthy or unsafe conditions or lack of safety equipment which they observe and clothing and shall immediately communicate with the employee as to the employerresults of such an investigation and, if deemed necessary, the steps that shall be taken to correct the condition.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities29.5 An employee may take out of service or shut down a machine when he/she considers it unsafe while reporting this condition to the appropriate administrator. If in good faith the employee believes continued operation of such a machine presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety, heated he/she may request a temporary reassignment pursuant to provision 29.6.
29.6 An employee may request a temporary reassignment when necessaryhe/she believes in good faith that his/her present assignment presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety. The appropriate administrator shall promptly respond to such a request. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied during the preliminary aspect of any investigation. If such an unsafe or unhealthy condition is found during such an investigation, the temporary assignment shall continue until a remedy is implemented.
29.7 There shall be a campus Safety Committee that shall meet at regularly scheduled times during normal business hours. A schedule of Safety Committee meetings for the fiscal year will be prepared and distributed to all members of the Safety Committee. At least one bargaining unit member, who shall be appointed by the Union, shall serve on the committee. Committee members may place items related to health and safety on the agenda for such committee meetings. Agendas will be prepared and distributed as meeting notices to the committee members at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. Minutes will be distributed at or before the next meeting.
29.8 Upon the Union's written request, the Employer shall furnish to the Union with available Material Safety Data Sheets on hazardous substances used by unit employees. Where available, other similar information shall be provided on all jobsto the Union, upon the Union's written request and within the requirements of the law. Same Upon the written request of the Union, public information regarding occupational injuries and accidents will be provided to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets the Union.
29.9 Adequate first aid equipment for the treatment of minor injuries shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunchat appropriate locations. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility Upon request of the employee, the Employer shall make arrangements to provide transportation for employees requiring medical treatment for on-the-job accidents or illnesses.
29.10 All work related injuries and illnesses shall be reported immediately to the appropriate administrator.
29.11 An employee who observes or detects any health or safety hazard shall report it to the appropriate administrator as soon as possible.
29.12 In the event that the CMA desires to utilize bargaining unit employees to perform any asbestos-related duties including, but not limited to, removing or repairing asbestos lagging, performing any asbestos abatement or cleaning up asbestos, such work shall be performed in accordance with the following procedure:
a. The CMA shall first endeavor to utilize qualified employees who have expressed a desire to perform such work. When there are an insufficient number of qualified employees desiring to perform such work, the CMA shall assign this work to qualified employees who shall not decline such assignments, subject to normal wear and tearthe other provisions of this Article.
b. In the event that there are an insufficient number of employees desiring to become qualified to perform such work, then the CMA shall assign employees to first, become qualified to perform such work, and second, to then engage in such work assignments. The employees shall not decline such assignments, subject to the other provisions of this Article.
c. This provision shall not prohibit qualified bargaining unit employees from performing asbestos-related duties that are necessary in order to complete their normal duties.
d. Payment for the performance of such duties shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided in Article 24, Salary.
20.06 The employer e. For the purpose of this Article, the term "qualified" shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair be defined as either "EPA-Certified" or "CAL/OSHA" approved training for asbestos-related work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work 29.13 The CMA shall complete the training of all bargaining unit employees in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established general asbestos awareness course as determined by the employerCMA no later than twelve (12) months after ratification of this Agreement.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required 11.01 The general duties of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be:
(a) To make a monthly inspection of the plant or place of employment for the purpose of determining hazardous conditions, to report check unsafe practices and to receive complaints and recommendations with respect to these matters.
(b) To investigate promptly all serious accidents and any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment practices which they observe may be reported to it.
(c) To hold regular meetings at least monthly for the discussion of current accidents, their causes, suggested means of preventing their recurrence, and reports of investigations and inspections.
(d) To keep records of all investigations, inspections, complaints, recommendations together with minutes of meetings. The minutes shall indicate what action has been taken with respect to suggestions or recommendations previously made, and if no action has been taken, the reasons therefore shall be given.
(e) The Union Chairperson of the Committee shall have the right to accompany all authorized Safety Inspectors on tours of the Plant and shall receive copies of any reports sent to the employerCompany pertaining to such inspections.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities(f) Accidents, heated when necessaryinjury, and occupational illness records shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean by the Company, and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employeeJoint Health and Safety Committee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished These records shall include all reports required by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Company also agrees to make available to the Committee upon request, the trade name and or technical description, (including chemical analysis, if available) of any compounds and substances used in the plant.
(g) The Company agrees to allow all employees currently, actively working in the plant, to be upgraded regarding the handling and storage of the hazardous chemicals on an annual basis, in accordance with WHMIS legislation. Time for training will be paid by the Company at the employee’s straight time hourly wage rate.
(h) The Unit President, or his designate, will receive a copy of the W.S.I.B. Form "7" for all workers’ compensation claims within five (5) working days of the accident being formally reported.
11.02 Unless otherwise prescribed, the employer shall ensure that at least one (1) member of the committee representing the employer and at least one (1) member of the committee representing the union are Certified Members. If a Certified Member resigns or is unable to act, the employer shall, within a reasonable period of time, take all steps to ensure that a replacement is trained. Such training shall be paid for by the Company and the Department of Healthunion shall designate the agency responsible for training the union member.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required Safe Conditions
28.1 The Employer recognizes the importance of safe and healthful working conditions and shall make a reasonable effort to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe provide such to its employees.
28.2 The Employer and the employees shall comply with state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. The employees shall also comply with campus safety rules and regulations. This provision shall not be subject to the employerarbitration procedure of this Agreement.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities28.3 Safety equipment, heated when necessaryprotective clothing, and tools shall be provided on all jobsat no cost to an employee when it is deemed necessary by the President to maintain safe and healthful conditions. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide coolSuch equipment may include, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee but is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothinglimited to, safety glasses, welding gloves respirators, masks, ear protectors, hard hats, harnesses, protective clothing required by federal or state regulations, safety shoes and hat liner at no cost gloves. When provided, such equipment shall be worn/used by the employee when appropriate.
28.4 The Employer may establish a uniform program so long as an employee's participation in the uniform program is voluntary.
28.5 An employee who observes or detects any health or safety hazard shall report it to the employeeappropriate administrator as soon as possible. When appropriate the administrator will notify the Safety Xxxxxxx of the reported health or safety hazard.
28.6 When an employee in good faith believes that he/she is being required to work under unhealthy and unsafe conditions or without adequate safety equipment and clothing, he/she shall notify the appropriate administrator.
28.7 The appropriate administrator or environmental Health and Safety Officer shall investigate as soon as possible the alleged unhealthy or unsafe conditions or lack of safety equipment and clothing (see provisions 28.3 and 28.6 above) and shall immediately communicate with the employee and the Safety Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx in the absence of the Safety Xxxxxxx as to the results of such an investigation and, if deemed necessary, the steps that shall be taken to correct the condition.
28.8 An employee may take out of service or shut down a machine when he/she considers it unsafe while reporting this condition to the appropriate administrator. If in good faith the employee believes continued operation of such a machine presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety, he/she may request a temporary reassignment pursuant to provision 28.6.
28.9 An employee may request a temporary reassignment when he/she believes in good faith that his/her present assignment presents a clear danger to his/her health and safety. The employer appropriate administrator shall supply coveralls on repair workpromptly respond to such a request. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied during the preliminary aspect of any investigation. If such an unsafe or unhealthy condition is found during such an investigation, the temporary assignment shall continue until a remedy is implemented.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp 28.10 There shall be an SETC (Unit 6) Safety Committee consisting of an equal number of management and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally employee representatives. The Union shall designate its representatives. Appointed representatives from management and the Union shall meet on a monthly basis or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set by mutual agreement. The purpose of coveralls at no cost these meetings is to recommend to the employeecampus Plant Director, Environmental Health and Safety Office, and/or the Plant Operations Safety Committee safety regulations, guidelines, training programs, and necessary corrective action concerning conditions associated with the work environment. The Union may seek other remedies provided by law if the reasonable recommendations regarding corrective action are not implemented by the Employer within a reasonable period of time.
20.08 Employees 28.11 If a campus has a Plant Operations Safety Committee, a reasonable number of Unit 6 employee representatives may serve as committee members. Committee members may place items related to health and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by safety on the employeragenda for such committee meetings.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at 28.12 One campus employee from the projects, bargaining unit shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations designated by SETC as the Safety Xxxxxxx to represent the safety interest of bargaining unit employees. Such representation shall include membership on the Department of Labour existing campus wide and the Department of Health.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.SETC (Unit
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to the employer.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may requireSection 1. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from Employer and the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions federal and state laws governing safety. The Employer shall provide safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment to protect the life and health of Provincial Healthemployees on the job. The Employee shall use all protective equipment required, Sanitation, shall perform all work in a safe manner and shall comply with the Employer’s safety regulations.
Section 2. Employees shall not be required to work on portions of any construction job that is declared unsafe by a State Safety Laws Inspector. The Employer will exert every reasonable effort to provide and Regulations maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in addition accordance with National and State Laws. The Unions will cooperate to those rules established that end and encourage their members to perform their work in a safe manner. Employers shall be required to provide sanitary facilities consisting of a reasonable number of toilets and urinals regardless of availability of sewers. When employees are assigned to perform work that requires foul work gear such foul work gear shall be furnished by the employerEmployer and the employee will be held responsible for the reasonable care and return of such gear. This clause is not to be construed to require Employers to furnish employees protections from natural elements.
20.09 Section 3. The constructionEmployers shall furnish all safety equipment (such as hard hats, maintenance and operation of camp facilitiesgoggles, earplugs, hat liners (if needed or required). The Employer shall furnish physical examinations when requested by state or federal agencies for employees, if provided at required prior to bid or as defined in Contract Documents, who have been employed for 3 consecutive months or greater. Physical examinations may be required by the projects, Employer.
Section 4. The Employer shall notify the Union within 24 hours of all severe injuries requiring overnight hospitalization or death. Notification shall be sent to the Oregon and
Section 5. Joint Committee: A Joint Labor-Management Committee, consisting of an equal number of employer and employee representatives, is hereby established which shall meet periodically to review issues, productivity, training, marketing, and increase safety awareness in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Healthconstruction industry.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Labor Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required The Company and the Union recognize the benefits to report any unsafe be derived from a safe and healthy place of employ- ment. It is agreed that the Company, the employees and the Union will co-operate fully to promote safe work practices, health conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to and the employerenforce- ment of safety rules and procedures as established by the governing regulatory authorities and defined in the Canada Labour Code Part II.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilitiesThe Company shall not require employees to operate any equipment which is not equipped with safety ap- pliances required by law, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicableor which is in unsafe oper- ating condition.
20.03 The employer shall Company agrees to provide coolwarm, sanitary drinking water clean, sani- tary and adequate facilities in respect to lunch area and washroom facilities and to maintain the plant in a manner that is conducive to the safety and health of the employees. Road employees will normally take their lunch and rest period on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissueroute.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quartersThe Company agrees to maintain clean, heated when necessarysanitary washrooms having hot and cold running water and proper hand cleanser and towels in sufficient quan- tity, with toilet facilities. Employees shall observe the simple rules of cleanliness and good housekeeping in these facilities, and segregated facilities for female employees shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purposewhere necessary.
20.05 The employer Clothes closets or lockers of a suitable size for the protection of employees’ clothes and personal be- longings shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall also be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided.
20.06 The employer garage and office shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves be adequately heated and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair workventilated.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenanceThe Company shall make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during the hours of their employment, revamp and repair work provide proper first- aid kits, including a proper first-aid kit in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employeeeach ser- vice vehicle.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable The Company will ensure that there is someone on the premises to answer the radio or telephone in the event of an emergency while there are crews on the road engaged in regularly scheduled work. The Com- pany will make reasonable provisions of Provincial Healthto cover spe- cial runs, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employerand/or any night time Airport runs.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided Company will pay straight time (at the projectslast rate worked) for safety meetings, but will endeavour to hold these meetings during the shift of the employ- ees concerned. Safety Representatives on off-shift shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour considered as having worked. As per Canada labour Code Part II – Health and the Department of HealthSafety – Section 135.1.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 18.01 The Employer, the Union and the Employees are required agree to report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to comply with the employerOccupational Health & Safety Act. It is the intent of the parties maintain safe and health working conditions.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities18.02 The Employer and the Union agree to jointly promote safety consciousness and a personal sense of responsibility among the employees.
18.03 The Employer shall provide a proper and adequate place of shelter, sufficiently heated when necessary, and securely locked in which the employees may eat their lunch and store their clothing. Sanitary toilets shall be provided in accordance with provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.The facilities referred to herein will be provided before production work commences on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicablethe job.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary 18.04 It is further agreed that drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall disposable cups will be provided for employees on all jobs and that washing water will be provided where outlets are available to the Employer. Further, if a trailer is used at the job site for employees storage of tools and equipment, in addition to change clothes use as lunchroom facilities, the tool storage area will be partitioned off, and eat their lunch. An area the lunchroom facilities will be heated in cold weather.
18.05 When necessary, a committee will be established to address matters concerning safe work conditions and practices and to maintain a co-operative effort for the safety of the quarters workforce. Meeting notes will record the business of each meeting, and copies will be used for no other purposedistributed as the committee determines.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets 18.06 An employee who is injured on the job during working hours and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to leave before the end of his shift for treatment for such injury will receive payment for the remainder of the shift.
18.07 The Employer will provide andtransportation for an employee who is injured on the job and who requires transportation from the work site to a local physician or hospital. Should an employee's condition require a move to a different hospital, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge the employer will provide transportation to the employee. Toolsnearest appropriate facility, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from considering the employee's wages.
20.06 The employer shall supplyhome location, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employee.
20.08 Employees 18.08 Following a serious accident or an incident which could have resulted in a serious accident, the Health and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws Committee will convene as soon as possible to investigate and Regulations in addition report to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour Union and the Department of HealthEmployer.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees are required The Company and the Union recognize the benefits to report any unsafe be derived from a safe and healthy place of employ- ment. It is agreed that the Company, the employees and the Union will co-operate fully to promote safe work practices, health conditions or unsafe equipment which they observe to and the employerenforce- ment of safety rules and procedures as established by the governing regulatory authorities and defined in the Canada Labour Code Part II.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilitiesThe Company shall not require employees to operate any equipment which is not equipped with safety ap- pliances required by law, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs. Same to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets shall be made available where available and if practicableor which is in unsafe oper- ating condition.
20.03 The employer shall Company agrees to provide coolwarm, sanitary drinking water clean, sani- tary and adequate facilities in respect to lunch area and washroom facilities and to maintain the plant in a manner that is conducive to the safety and health of the employees. Road employees will normally take their lunch and rest period on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissueroute.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quartersThe Company agrees to maintain clean, heated when necessarysanitary washrooms having hot and cold running water and proper hand cleanser and towels in sufficient quan- tity, with toilet facilities. Employees shall observe the simple rules of cleanliness and good housekeeping in these facilities, and segregated facilities for female employees shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunch. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purposewhere necessary.
20.05 The employer Clothes closets or lockers of a suitable size for the protection of employees’ clothes and personal be- longings shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall also be the responsibility of the employee, subject to normal wear and tear, and shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided.
20.06 The employer garage and office shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves be adequately heated and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair workventilated.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenanceThe Company shall make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during the hours of their employment, revamp and repair work provide proper first- aid kits, including a proper first-aid kit in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set of coveralls at no cost to the employeeeach ser- vice vehicle.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable The Company will ensure that there is someone on the premises to answer the radio or telephone in the event of an emergency while there are crews on the road engaged in regularly scheduled work. The Com- pany will make reasonable provisions of Provincial Healthto cover spe- cial runs, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employerand/or any night time Airport runs.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided Company will pay straight time (at the projectslast rate worked) for safety meetings, but will endeavour to hold these meetings during the shift of the employees concerned. Safety Representatives on off-shift shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Healthconsidered as having worked.
20.10 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours and has to receive off- site medical attention, such employee, if entitled to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for the day on which they sustain such accidental injury.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health & Safety. 20.01 Employees
29.1 The Employer recognizes the importance of safe and healthful working conditions and shall make a reasonable effort to provide such to its employees.
29.2 The employer and the employees shall comply with state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. The employees shall also comply with campus safety rules and regulations. This provision shall not be subject to the arbitration procedures found in Article 9.
29.3 Safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools shall be provided by Cal Maritime at no cost to an employee when it is deemed necessary by the President to maintain safe and healthful conditions. When employees are issued safety equipment, protective clothing, and tools, they shall be responsible for loss or damage to these items other than that incurred as the result of normal wear or use through no fault of the employee. When protective clothing, including uniforms, is provided, the employee shall wear the clothing in accordance with instructions provided by the Cal Maritime.
29.4 When an employee in good faith believes that they are being required to report any work under unhealthy and unsafe conditions or without adequate safety equipment and clothing, the employee shall notify the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator shall investigate as soon as possible the alleged unhealthy or unsafe conditions or lack of safety equipment which they observe and clothing and shall immediately communicate with the employee as to the employerresults of such an investigation and, if deemed necessary, the steps that shall be taken to correct the condition.
20.02 Adequate toilet facilities29.5 An employee may take out of service or shut down a machine when the employee considers it unsafe while reporting this condition to the appropriate administrator. If in good faith the employee believes continued operation of such a machine presents a clear danger to the employee’s health and safety, heated the employee may request a temporary reassignment pursuant to provision 29.6.
29.6 An employee may request a temporary reassignment when necessarythe employee believes in good faith that the employee’s present assignment presents a clear danger to their health and safety. The appropriate administrator shall promptly respond to such a request. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied during the preliminary aspect of any investigation. If such an unsafe or unhealthy condition is found during such an investigation, the temporary assignment shall continue until a remedy is implemented.
29.7 There shall be a campus Safety Committee that shall meet at regularly scheduled times during normal business hours. A schedule of Safety Committee meetings for the fiscal year will be prepared and distributed to all members of the Safety Committee. At least one bargaining unit member, who shall be appointed by the Union, shall serve on the committee. Committee members may place items related to health and safety on the agenda for such committee meetings. Agendas will be prepared and distributed as meeting notices to the committee members at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. Minutes will be distributed at or before the next meeting.
29.8 Upon the Union's written request, the Employer shall furnish to the Union with available Material Safety Data Sheets on hazardous substances used by unit employees. Where available, other similar information shall be provided on all jobsto the Union, upon the Union's written request and within the requirements of the law. Same Upon the written request of the Union, public information regarding occupational injuries and accidents will be provided to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Flush toilets the Union.
29.9 Adequate first aid equipment for the treatment of minor injuries shall be made available where available and if practicable.
20.03 The employer shall provide cool, sanitary drinking water facilities on all jobs, as well as hand cleaner, paper towels and toilet tissue.
20.04 Adequate enclosed quarters, heated when necessary, shall be provided on all jobs for employees to change clothes and eat their lunchat appropriate locations. An area of the quarters will be used for no other purpose.
20.05 The employer shall supply approved safety helmets and such other safety equipment as the employee is not required to provide and, when necessary, shall supply rain suits and rubber boots at no charge to the employee. Tools, safety equipment and other attire furnished by the employer shall be the responsibility Upon request of the employee, the Employer shall make arrangements to provide transportation for employees requiring medical treatment for on-the-job accidents or illnesses.
29.10 All work related injuries and illnesses shall be reported immediately to the appropriate administrator.
29.11 An employee who observes or detects any health or safety hazard shall report it to the appropriate administrator as soon as possible.
29.12 In the event that Cal Maritime desires to utilize bargaining unit employees to perform any asbestos-related duties including, but not limited to, removing or repairing asbestos lagging, performing any asbestos abatement or cleaning up asbestos, such work shall be performed in accordance with the following procedure:
a. Cal Maritime shall first endeavor to utilize qualified employees who have expressed a desire to perform such work. When there are an insufficient number of qualified employees desiring to perform such work, Cal Maritime shall assign this work to qualified employees who shall not decline such assignments, subject to normal wear and tearthe other provisions of this Article.
b. In the event that there are an insufficient number of employees desiring to become qualified to perform such work, then Cal Maritime shall assign employees to first, become qualified to perform such work, and second, to then engage in such work assignments. The employees shall not decline such assignments, subject to the other provisions of this Article.
c. This provision shall not prohibit qualified bargaining unit employees from performing asbestos-related duties that are necessary in order to complete their normal duties.
d. Payment for the performance of such duties shall be returned on termination of employment or as the employer may require. The cost of any such equipment not returned may be deducted from the employee's wagesprovided in Article 24, Salary.
20.06 The employer e. For the purpose of this Article, the term “qualified” shall supply, when necessary, acid protective clothing, safety glasses, welding gloves and hat liner at no cost to the employee. The employer shall supply coveralls on repair be defined as either “EPA-Certified” or “CAL/OSHA” approved training for asbestos-related work.
20.07 On abnormally corrosive maintenance, revamp and repair work 29.13 Cal Maritime shall complete the training of all bargaining unit employees in which employee's clothing may be abnormally or permanently damaged the employer shall supply the necessary protective clothing or a set general asbestos awareness course as determined by Cal Maritime no later than twelve (12) months after ratification of coveralls at no cost to the employeethis Agreement.
20.08 Employees and employers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Provincial Health, Sanitation, Safety Laws and Regulations in addition to those rules established by the employer.
20.09 The construction, maintenance and operation of camp facilities, if provided at the projects, shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Department of Labour and the Department of Health.
20.10 29.14 If an employee sustains an accidental injury during working hours is recommended to wear safety goggles by their appropriate administrator, and has that employee purchases their own safety goggles with prescription lenses that meets or exceed ANSI standards for their use at the Cal Maritime, then Cal Maritime shall reimburse the employee up to receive off- site medical attentiona maximum of $200. Safety goggles must include fixed side xxxxxxx to be eligible for reimbursement. Such reimbursement must be supported by a receipt, such employee, if entitled and reimbursement shall be paid only for purchases made after the date of this agreement. Employees may request reimbursement once bi-annually subject to board allowance, shall receive board allowance for approval of the day on which they sustain such accidental injuryappropriate administrator.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
