Common use of Hot Weather Guidelines Clause in Contracts

Hot Weather Guidelines. 33.9.1 Under this Agreement, temperature of or above 35°C shall be defined as constituting ‘inclement weather’ for work in the Greater Melbourne area. This definition will be subject to review in other regions. 33.9.2 When it is expected that the temperature will be 35°C or more, or when the temperature approaches 35°C, the parties on site shall confer regarding the performance of work. 33.9.3 As part of a process leading to improvements, it is recognised that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of a formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project basis having regard to the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. 33.9.4 The current industry practice whereby all employees on site working in direct sunlight were relocated to shaded or air-conditioned areas when the temperature reached 32°C, will no longer operate. 33.9.5 At temperatures below 35°C workers are not to be relocated out of direct sunlight unless the work environment creates a serious risk to their health and safety, having regard to the nature of the tasks being undertaken, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.6 Once the temperature reaches 35°C work will cease, and workers may leave the site, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.7 During periods of hot weather, work in air conditioned environments shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities and the air-conditioned work space, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. 33.9.8 By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied to weekday work. 33.9.9 It is expressly agreed that, other than as provided for in 33.9.5, work shall not cease at any temperature below 35°C, and any stoppage of work prior to 35°C shall be a breach of this Agreement, rendering the employees ineligible for any payment which may otherwise accrue.

Hot Weather Guidelines. 33.9.1 9.7.1 Under this Agreement, temperature of or above 35°C shall be defined as constituting ‘inclement weather’ for work in the Greater Melbourne area. This definition will be subject to review in other regions. 33.9.2 9.7.2 When it is expected that the temperature will be 35°C or more, or when the temperature approaches 35°C, the parties on site shall confer regarding the performance of work. 33.9.3 9.7.3 As part of a process leading to improvements, it is recognised that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of a formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project basis having regard to the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. 33.9.4 9.7.4 The current industry practice whereby all employees on site working in direct sunlight were relocated to shaded or air-conditioned areas when the temperature reached 32°C, will no longer operate. 33.9.5 9.7.5 At temperatures below 35°C workers are not to be relocated out of direct sunlight unless the work environment creates a serious risk to their health and safety, having regard to the nature of the tasks being undertaken, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency Sunday work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.6 9.7.6 Once the temperature reaches 35°C work will cease, and workers may leave the site, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency Sunday work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.7 9.7.7 During periods of hot weather, work in air conditioned environments shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities and the air-conditioned work space, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. 33.9.8 9.7.8 By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied to weekday work. 33.9.9 9.7.9 It is expressly agreed that, other than as provided for in 33.9.59.7.5, work shall not cease at any temperature below 35°C, and any stoppage of work prior to 35°C shall be a breach of this Agreement, rendering the employees ineligible for any payment which may otherwise accrue.

Hot Weather Guidelines. 33.9.1 34.9.1 Under this Agreement, temperature of or above 35°C shall be defined as constituting ‘inclement weather’ for work in the Greater Melbourne area. This definition will be subject to review in other regions. 33.9.2 34.9.2 When it is expected that the temperature will be 35°C or more, or when the temperature approaches 35°C, the parties on site shall confer regarding the performance of work. 33.9.3 34.9.3 As part of a process leading to improvements, it is recognised that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of a formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project basis having regard to the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. 33.9.4 34.9.4 The current industry practice whereby all employees on site working in direct sunlight were relocated to shaded or air-conditioned areas when the temperature reached 32°C, will no longer operate. 33.9.5 34.9.5 At temperatures below 35°C workers are not to be relocated out of direct sunlight unless the work environment creates a serious risk to their health and safety, having regard to the nature of the tasks being undertaken, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.6 34.9.6 Once the temperature reaches 35°C work will cease, and workers may leave the site, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply. 33.9.7 34.9.7 During periods of hot weather, work in air conditioned environments shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities and the air-conditioned work space, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. 33.9.8 34.9.8 By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied to weekday work. 33.9.9 34.9.9 It is expressly agreed that, other than as provided for in 33.9.534.9.5, work shall not cease at any temperature below 35°C, and any stoppage of work prior to 35°C shall be a breach of this Agreement, rendering the employees ineligible for any payment which may otherwise accrue.