Objective and Obligation of the Parties. It shall be the objective of the Safety and Health Program to eliminate accidents and health hazards, The Company shall continue to comply with appropriate Safety and Health legisla- tion, provide a place of employment free of physical and health hazards and shall maintain good housekeeping prac- tices and sanitary facilities in each plant. Safety and Health Committee A joint Safety and Health Committee will be established at each plant comprised of equal representation from labour and management. Committees shall not have more than ten nor less than three Union members depending upon plant size. Committees already in effect will remain unchanged unless changed by mutual agreement. The Committee shall include representation from the salaried bargaining unit, where appli- cable. A list of current members shall be posted in the plant. The Committee will: Select two of its members (one from the Local Union and one from Local Management) to make an immediate investi- gation and report on serious accidents or disabling injuries in the plant. Select two members (one from Local Union and one from Local Management) to make a monthly plant inspection. They will file a written report on findings. Hold meetings as required but not less than once per month to review the results of the plant inspections, the reports on serious accidents or disabling injuries and review the effectiveness of Safety and Health Program. Committee members only shall attend meetings unless otherwise agreed upon by the Committee. The Company shall provide the Union Safety Com- mittee with minutes, including target dates set for completion of recommendations, of the monthly meeting within one week. At the third monthly meeting in each calendar quarter the Safety and Health Committee shall make a review and evaluation of the preceding quarter’s activities. The staff representative servicing the Local Union may attend and participate in this meeting. Employees and Committee members are requested to promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, or unsafe practices rather than wait for the monthly meeting. Action taken on reported hazards should be reviewed during the meeting. It is agreed that the Union’s Safety Committee act hereunder exclusively in an advisory capacity and that the International Union, Local Unions, Union Safety Committees and its officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for any work-connected injuries, disabilities or diseases which may be incurred by employees. The Co...
Objective and Obligation of the Parties. It shall be the objective of the Health and Safety Program to eliminate accidents and health hazards. The Company shall provide a place of employment free of recognized physical and health hazards and shall maintain good housekeeping practices and sanitary facilities at the plant.
