Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee. The Employer and the Union agree to abide by and follow the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and a member of the Union or an alternate who are nurses of the Employer will be on the Occupational Health & Safety Committee. It is a mutual interest of the parties to promote health and safety in workplaces and to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the outmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the organization. The Employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current nurses on an ongoing basis and nurses shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of Employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, making particular reference to the following:
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
