HUMIDEX READINGS. To alleviate the uncomfortable working conditions in the plant that cause excessive Humidex Readings on any shift, the following will apply:
(a) The Company will maintain the Tenneco Automotive-Cambridge Hot Weather Plan (version 5), subject to modification from time to time in accordance with the reasonable recommendations of the Joint Safety and Health Committee.
(b) From May 1st to September 30th, a Humidex Reading will be secured using appropriate equipment. If Environment Canada (or equivalent) forecasts a humidex reading of 34oC or greater in the Cambridge area, readings will commence at 8:50am.
(c) Once Humidex Readings commence, further readings will be secured within ten (10) minutes before the hour and will continue until the inside Humidex reading is below 34ºC. Should the reading drop below 34oC the next reading will be at 8:50am the following day, if required. The readings will be taken in one location in the plant in accordance with the reasonable directions of the Joint Safety and Health Committee.
(d) After reaching a reading of 36ºC a fifteen (15) minute heat stress break will commence every hour for every employee in the plant until the reading is below 36ºC. If the temperature reaches 40ºC, then a thirty (30) minute heat stress break will replace the fifteen (15) minute heat stress break until the reading is below 40ºC. After working a minimum of 2 hours in the shift, if the temperature reaches 43ºC then an employee who does not feel well enough to continue working will have the option of going home without affecting their attendance record.
(e) A representative of both the Company and the Union will take the Humidex Reading together.
HUMIDEX READINGS. To alleviate the uncomfortable working conditions in the plant that cause excessive Humidex Readings on any shift, the following will apply:
(a) The Company will maintain the Tenneco Automotive-Cambridge Hot Weather Plan (version 5), subject to modification from time to time in accordance with the reasonable recommendations of the Joint Safety and Health Committee.
(b) From May 1st to September 30th, a Humidex Reading will be secured using appropriate equipment at 6 am daily inclusive of weekends.
(c) Once Humidex Readings commence, further readings will be secured within ten (10) minutes before the hour and will continue until the inside Humidex reading is below 34ºC. The readings will be taken in one location in the plant in accordance with the reasonable directions of the Joint Safety and Health Committee.
(d) After reaching a reading of 36ºC a fifteen (15) minute heat stress break will commence every hour for every employee in the plant until the reading is below 36ºC. If the temperature reaches 40ºC, then a Thirty (30) minute heat stress break will replace the fifteen (15) minute heat stress break until the reading is below 40ºC. If the temperature reaches 43ºC, then an employee who does not feel well enough to continue working will have the option of going home without affecting his or her attendance record.
(e) A representative of both the Company and the Union will take the Humidex Reading together.
HUMIDEX READINGS. To alleviate the uncomfortable working conditions in the plant that cause excessive Humidex Readings on any shift, the following will apply:
