Heat Relief. During the months of June to September the Company will make available water and electrolyte drinks in the Core Department, Mould, Melt & Pour area, Finishing Department, Aluminum Department, and Maintenance Department. The Company will maintain a Heat Stress Policy and will address specific concerns regarding exposure to heat as they occur.
Heat Relief. To determine if Heat Relief is required:
1) Take temperature from the various machine sections (three identified machines/section):
Heat Relief. During the months of June to September the Company will make available water and electrolyte drinks in the Core Department, Mould, Melt & Pour area, Finishing Department, Aluminum Department, and Maintenance Department. During the months of June to September employees will be allowed an additional ten (10) minute paid break to be taken in the second half of a shift. The Company will maintain a Heat Stress Policy and will address specific concerns regarding exposure to heat as they occur.
Heat Relief. To determine if Heat Relief is required:
1) Take temperature from the various machine sections (2 identified machines/section): Section 1: Machines 1-8 Section 2: Machines 9-17 Section 3: Machines 18-22 Section 4: Machines 23-37 Union Health and Safety Rep or Union person in presence of Operation Supervisor takes the temperature with the Temperature/Humidity thermometer as needed.
2) Record all temperatures and humidity readings on sheets. Find reading on chart to determine the humidex. The number determines if heat relief is required.
3) At least four (4) machines must meet the following Humidex criteria: Humidex of 93.2 Water will be supplied to all employees. Humidex of 104 + 3 (three) 10 (ten) minute breaks will be assigned in the required sections.
4) The parties will also rely on the Humidex Graph as agreed to on June 26, 2000. NOTE: if an individual requires a break without meeting the criteria, shows and/or signs of heat stress, they may request a break and shall be given one. Furthermore, the Company agrees to continue to monitor and to improve the overall environmental working conditions in the plant on a ongoing forward basis. Once heat breaks are added to the shift, heat breaks shall remain in effect for the remainder of the shift on a pro-rated basis.
Heat Relief. The formula for arriving at the required temperature and humidity to provide heat relief is as follows: When 1/5 of the humidity, plus the temperature is equal to 102 degrees Fahrenheit or more, the Company will provide heat relief in the amount of ten (10) minutes per hour. No heat relief shall be provided during the first hour of any shift. Eg. Humidity 70% (1/5 of 70) = 14 Temperature 88 = 88 102 In order to provide a reasonable process for the taking of temperature and humidity readings, the following has been established:
1) Die cast machines number 1,2 and 3 will have the readings taken at #3 trim.
2) Die cast machines number 4 to 9 will have the readings taken at #6 die cast machine.
3) Die cast machines number 11 to 13 will have readings taken at 11 trim.
4) Feeding end of inline shotblaster.
5) If an automatic DC runs manual, it will be checked where the operator stands.
Heat Relief. The parties agree that when the the plant reaches a level that the health of employees is in question, the Company will meet with the Shift Committee person to discuss actions to minimize the condition. Consideration will be given to extra breaks when the heat is excessive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an employee is unable to work due to excessive heat, the employee shall inform the Supervisor, who will grant a pass to leave the premises. The employee shall exit from the plant immediately upon receiving the pass.
Heat Relief. It is understood that this issue will be referred back to the Heat Relief sub- committee and/or the current Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) to review the report from the Industrial Hygienist’s previous study and proceed with implementing a revised Heat Relief Program. There will be two (2) main objectives to the revised Heat Relief program:
1. Ensure that the Company meets its legal obligation under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
2. Change the heat relief system from a date driven process to a threshold limit value process as per the legislation and appropriate regulations. The present Heat Relief policy will remain in effect until the recent study is evaluated with the current heat relief committee and the results for a new policy are put in place by May 15, 2010.
Heat Relief. During the warmer months of the year, the Company agrees to continue the practice currently followed, that being: When the heat and humidity level is excessive, the Shift Supervisor will jointly with the Union Health and Safety Representative, or Union Representative assess the heat/humidity level by a hygrometer. When warranted, the Supervisor shall grant an extra break period for employees affected by the heat/humidity level. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #16
Heat Relief. On those days when it becomes necessary, one employee designated by the Union will take an outside temperature check on Plant One property at a.m., a.m. and at a reasonable frequency thereafter until a.m. The Union shall determine the individual(s) who will be responsible for performing temperature checks and will ensure that normal production processes will not be adversely affected as a result. The Company reserves the right to verify the temperatures reported. When the outside temperature is twenty-eight degrees Celsius or more, communication of the temperature reading shall be the responsibility of the designated Union representative. Notification of the employees shall not occur, unless and until the Company has been advised. In addition, when temperatures are extreme, extra relief will be provided as necessary. Employees in the plant who cannot tolerate the heat, after discussing available alternatives with the Shift Manager, will, after four hours, on an individual basis, and upon submission of a Heat Relief Absence Request Form, be permitted to leave the plant, to a yearly maximum of eighteen hours and will not be required to see a doctor, make a hospital visit. It is understood that in such cases production and customer needs will continue to be met through the transfer of other employees. Moreover, it is understood that if there are not enough employees to perform the work available, the Company and the Negotiating Committee will meet to discuss possible solutions. During the period from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend, each employee will receive one additional fifteen minute break per shift. Yours sincerely, Xxxxx Human Resources Manager Xx. Xxxxxxxx President Local King Street East Ontario Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx, Whenever overtime work is required for weekends and designated holidays, the following procedure will be used. Overtime work on weekends and designated holidays will be offered/scheduled in the following sequence: To employee(s) by job classification on the line and shift the overtime is scheduled, If any vacancies occur, they shall be filled as set out below. The most senior employee(s) in the classification on the shift the overtime is scheduled. The most senior employee(s) in the classification in the department. The most senior employee(s) in the plant with previous experience. Whenever daily overtime work is required during the regular work week, it will be offered/scheduled on the shift with which the overtime work is conti...
Heat Relief. It is understood that this issue will be referred back to the Heat Relief sub-committee and/or the current Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) to review the report from the Industrial Hygienist’s previous study and proceed with implementing a revised Heat Relief Program. There will be two (2) main objectives to the revised Heat Relief program:
1. Ensure that the Company meets its legal obligation under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
2. Change the heat relief system from a date driven process to a threshold limit value process as per the legislation and appropriate regulations.
