Noise Abatement. Where a worker is exposed to sound levels of 85dbs or greater measures shall be taken to reduce the sound level below 85 dbs. Where such measures are not practical the employer will provide custom molded hearing protection to all employees affected. If for any reason the employee cannot wear custom fitted hearing protection the employer will provide an alternative hearing protection that will meet or exceed legislation requirements. The employer will provide two (2) pair of custom molded hearing protection during length of the contract. In addition, if an employee can establish that their custom molded hearing protection is lost or significantly damaged as a result of normal working activities, the Company will provide a replacement pair. All employees who transfer or post to a department where sound levels reach 85dbs or greater will be scheduled for a baseline hearing test within one (1) month of entering the department.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Noise Abatement. Where a worker is exposed to sound levels of 85dbs or greater measures shall be taken to reduce the sound level below 85 dbs. Where such measures are not practical the employer will provide custom molded hearing protection to all employees affected. If for any reason the employee cannot wear custom fitted hearing protection the employer will provide an alternative hearing protection that will meet or exceed legislation requirements. The employer will provide two (2) pair of custom molded hearing protection pro- tection during length of the contract. In addition, if an employee can establish that their custom molded hearing protection is lost or significantly damaged as a result of normal working activities, the Company will provide a replacement pair. All employees who transfer or post to a department where sound levels reach 85dbs or greater will be scheduled for receive a baseline hearing test within one two (12) month months of entering the department.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Noise Abatement. Where a worker is exposed to sound levels of 85dbs or greater measures shall be taken to reduce the sound level below 85 dbs. Where such measures are not practical the employer will provide custom molded hearing protection to all employees affected. If for any reason the employee cannot wear custom fitted hearing protection the employer will provide an alternative hearing protection that will meet or exceed legislation requirements. The employer will provide two (2) pair of custom molded hearing protection during length of the contract. In addition, if an employee can establish that their custom molded hearing protection is lost or significantly damaged as a result of normal working activities, the Company will provide a replacement pair. All employees who transfer or post to a department where sound levels reach 85dbs or greater will be scheduled for receive a baseline hearing test within one two (12) month months of entering the department.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement