HEAT AGREEMENT. 5.1 When the temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, all operations may cease after consultation between the Operations Supervisor and Employee representative. Employees driving machinery with functioning air conditioning shall not cease work because of temperature for any reason. Temperature shall be taken from an agreed onsite weather station or alternatively the Brisbane Airport if onsite equipment is not operating.
5.2 When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius additional rest periods of 15 minutes duration shall occur one hour after the latest resumption of work, i.e. after the normal smoko and crib breaks. Provided that:
a) Employees driving machinery with functioning air conditioning shall not stop because of temperature for any reason;
b) Work shall not cease where suitable relief is provided; and
c) Where suitable relief is not available to enable the operations to continue working, groups shall be divided into two sub-groups working alternatively 15 minutes on 15 minutes off.
HEAT AGREEMENT. 4.1 When the temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius operations may cease after consultation between the Operations Supervisor, Charge Xxxxxxx and Job Delegate. However, landside terminal operations will not cease at 38 degrees Celsius. Employees driving air-conditioned machinery shall not cease work because of temperature for any reason.
4.2 When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius additional rest periods of 15 minutes duration shall occur one hour after the latest resumption of work, i.e. after the normal smoko and crib breaks. Provided that:
4.3 Employees driving air-conditioned machinery shall not stop because of temperature for any reason;
4.4 Work shall not cease where suitable relief is provided; and
4.5 Where suitable relief is not available to enable the operations to continue working, groups shall be divided into two sub-groups working alternatively 15 minutes on 15 minutes off.
HEAT AGREEMENT. 12.5.1 When the temperature reaches 38 degrees Celsius, all operations will cease for the period of time the temperature remains at or above this level. However, Employees driving air-conditioned machinery shall not cease work because of temperature.
12.5.2 For the purpose of the heat agreement clause in its entirety, a machine is not considered air conditioned unless the cab can be enclosed during operation
HEAT AGREEMENT. 3.1 Provided it is safe and practical to do so, employees working in an air-conditioned environment shall continue to work.
3.2 The following shall apply to employees not in an air-conditioned environment.
3.2.1 When the temperature reaches 36.1 degrees, a ten minute rest period shall be offered each hour until the temperature falls below this level.
3.2.2 When the temperature reaches 37.8 degrees an additional rest period, by extending the agreed rest periods and crib breaks by 10 minutes, shall be offered until the temperature falls below this level.
3.2.3 When the temperature reaches 39.4 degrees employees may exercise the option of standing by, on pay, until the temperature falls below this level.
3.2.4 Work shall not cease where suitable relief is provided.
HEAT AGREEMENT. 30.1 The aim of this clause is to avoid problems associated with high seasonal temperatures in the, workplace, which may include reduced concentration. Protective clothing discomfort, aggravation of pre-existing illness and heat exhaustion or fainting.
30.2 The Company recognises the concerns of its employees and contractors that on a day of extreme heat that it is difficult to perform their duties at the required level.
30.3 The Company is committed to providing its employees and contractors with a safe and healthy working environment. It is the intention that on such days, the Hot Weather Policy will be implemented when the temperature reaches 35°C.
(a) Temperature will be measured from the BOM site (Altona Nth).
(b) If the weather forecast is for 35°C or over, the day prior, warehouse management will advise all warehouse staff of a 6:30am start (3:00pm finish). ·
(c) Once temperature (measured as per above) reaches 35°C an additional 10-minute break can be taken after 12:30pm.
(d) The additional break cannot be added to any other break.
(e) If the temperature reaches 40 degrees (measured as per above) a further 5 minutes will be added to the existing additional 10-minute break, bringing it to a 15-minute break.
HEAT AGREEMENT. 42.1 Provided it is safe and practical to do so, employees working in an air-conditioned environment shall continue to work.
42.2 The following shall apply to employees not in an air-conditioned environment.
a) When the temperature reaches 35 degrees, employees will take their break 15 minutes earlier.
b) When the temperature reaches 38.0 degrees employees may exercise the option of standing by, on pay, until the temperature falls below this level.
c) Work shall not cease where suitable relief is provided.
d) The temperature reading will be taken at Melbourne Olympic Park for Melbourne operations, and Geelong Racecourse for Geelong operations from the Bureau of Meteorology website.
HEAT AGREEMENT. All parties at Simplot are committed to the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees. Working in hot conditions, especially those created during seasonal heat, presents a particular health and safety concern that needs to be appropriately managed. This Agreement provides guidelines for the protocols to be followed in times of uncomfortably hot working conditions, brought upon by seasonal heat. As with other health and safety hazards a hierarchy of controls needs to form the basis of measures to reduce the hazards of working in hot conditions. Simplot has taken substantial efforts to keep workplace temperatures at comfortable levels throughout the factory by: Ventilation and mechanical cooling methods, such as air conditioning and / or air circulating fans. Insulation of the roofs and walls of the workplace Exhaust ducts for venting hot air form the workplace. Rotation of tasks within the workplaces and between employees, so that work that is designated as 'hot' is rotated with 'cooler' tasks. Provision of seating; Recognising and making appropriate xxxxxxx arrangements in such conditions; o For example, when it is uncomfortably hot extra people will be crewed on the line to allow extra relief breaks so people can spend time in a cool place. Simplot also provides the following amenities in times that are deemed 'uncomfortably hot'; When it is uncomfortably hot, cold beverages will be available. This ongoing supply of water must be readily accessible to people wherever they require it. An air conditioned, cool, comfortable lunch and / or rest room is provided. An air conditioned First Aid room is also provided.
HEAT AGREEMENT. Provided it is safe and practical to do so, employees working in an air- conditioned environment shall continue to work.
HEAT AGREEMENT. The Heat Policy is Attachment 2.
HEAT AGREEMENT. 57.1. Where the temperature reaches (thirty-eight) 38 degrees or higher, employees performing tasks other than those in air-conditioned environments shall cease work until the temperature drops below (thirty-eight) 38 degrees.
57.2. When the temperature reaches (thirty-five) 35 degrees or beyond (up to (thirty-eight) 38 degrees) employees (excluding those in air-conditioned surroundings) shall be entitled to an additional (fifteen) 15 minutes meal break and shall cease work (fifteen) 15 minutes before the end of shift irrespective of whether or not the temperature remains above 35 degrees.
57.3. Temperature readings shall be from the Bureau of Meteorology taken at a Cerberus as the agreed location in consultation with the HSR.
