Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations Sample Clauses

Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. The current Saskatchewan Employment Act and Regulations shall apply. The legislation allows every worker the right to know the hazards at work, participate in occupational health and safety, and refuse work which the worker believes is unusually dangerous.
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Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. The current Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations shall apply. The legislation allows every worker the right to know the hazards at work, participate in occupational health and safety, and refuse work which the worker believes is unusually dangerous.
Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. The Union and the Employer are committed to promoting a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The parties agree that such legislation allows every worker the right to know the hazards at work, and the right to participate in occupational health and safety, and the right to refuse work which the worker has reasonable grounds to believe is unusually dangerous.
Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. An employer must take every reasonable precaution to provide a healthy and safe work environment that is free of violence • Violence includes the actual or attempted use of physical force or any statement or behaviour that gives an employee reasonable cause to believe that physical force will be used against them. Violence also includes sexual violence, intimate partner violence and domestic violence. • An employer should be aware of the warning signs that an employee is experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence (DIPV). • An employer must provide employees with training on the risks of DIPV in the workplace. • An employer must complete a risk assessment to identify areas of risk in the workplace. • If the risk assessment identifies a risk of violence, or the employer is included in the designated high-risk industries or types of work, an employer must ensure that a Code of Practice to address Workplace Violence is developed and implemented for each workplace under its authority. • An employer must provide training on its Code of Practice to all employees. • An employer must respond to violent incidents in the workplace. • An employer must document and report incidents of violence as well as any injuries. • An employer must provide employees with procedures for emergencies that could arise from the extension of DIPV into the workplace.
Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. The Union and the Employer are committed to promoting a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with The Saskatchewan Employment Act, Part III, Occupational Health and Safety. The parties agree that such legislation allows every worker the right to know the hazards at work, and the right to participate in occupational health and safety, and the right to refuse work which the worker has reasonable grounds to believe is unusually dangerous.
Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. Employees must not engage in any conduct that puts others at risk of harm. • Employees should report any workplace hazards to the employer – this includes DIPV. • Notifying the employer of the risk of violence gives the employer an opportunity to enact measures to reduce the risk of violence to everyone in the workplace. • Employees should cooperate with their workplace’s Joint Health and Safety Committee or health and safety representative, if applicable. • Employees must cooperate with WorkSafeNB and its health and safety officers. • Employees must follow safe work procedures. • Employees should be aware of warning signs and behaviours of DIPV that may require intervention. • Employees should contact emergency services, seek medical assistance or administer first aid as required. • Employees have a responsibility to inform themselves of the proper procedures for addressing DIPV in the workplace. • Employees have a right to refuse work that they believe us dangerous to their (or others’) health. However, employees should first give employers the opportunity to put protective measures in place by bringing concerns to their attention. If the employer does not take appropriate action, an employee could proceed to a work refusal. • WorksafeNB’s process for refusing dangerous work may be found here.
Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. During negotiations the Union raised with the Company its concern regarding possible future changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. The Parties understand that should changes to the legislation and/or the Ontario Ministry of Labours support for the subject legislation change to render inoperative the current rights of employees with respect to unsafe work, a mechanism will have to be determined to maintain the practical application of these rights. Consequently, upon such time as the Union or the Company has a reasonable concern that such legislation could be passed which so affects the employees right to refuse unsafe work, the Union and the Company shall meet within ten (10) days notice of a written request to meet. The Parties will make a good faith effort to arrive at a fair and workable solution to the problem in a forthright and expeditious manner. It is agreed that any changes to the Regulations would also be reviewed by the Parties in order to assess the impact on employee health and safety. The Parties agree that the Statutory provisions in effect on the date of this agreement with respect to the employee’s right to refuse unsafe work would be considered a minimum standard. FOR THE UNION[signed] [signed] FOR MANAGEMENT[signed] [signed] Xxxxx Xxxxxxx[signed] Xxxx Xxxxx[signed] Xxxx Xxxxxx[signed] Xxxxx Xxxxx[signed] Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Letter of Agreement # 10 Between: Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Company (London) - and - United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 Re: Medical Documentation All medical certificates, medical documentation and/or doctors notes shall be paid by the Company when required by the Company. FOR THE UNION[signed] [signed] FOR MANAGEMENT[signed] [signed] Xxxxx Xxxxxxx[signed] Xxxx Xxxxx[signed] Xxxx Xxxxxx[signed] Xxxxx Xxxxx[signed] Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Letter of Agreement # 11 Between: Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Company (London) - and - United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 Re: Temporary Employees The Company will give due consideration to the date of hire for all available and qualified temporary employees with respect to vacancies as expressed in Article 8 of this Collective Agreement. Should an employee with a more junior date of hire be selected for the posting, those employees with the more senior date of hire will be provided with an explanation for such action. When all factors are relatively equ...
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Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations. The current Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations shall apply. The legislation allows every worker the right to know the hazards at work, participate in occupational health and safety, and refuse work which the worker believes is unusually dangerous. Occupational Health And Safety Committee An Occupational Health and Safety Committee, as provided for under the current Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, shall be implemented. Referral Of Health Or Safety Concerns An employee or group of employees who have a health or safety concern shall endeavor to resolve that concern by first referring the concern to the immediate supervisor or officer responsible for safety. Alternatively, the employee may approach any member of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee with the concern. Workplace Conflict

Related to Occupational Health And Safety Act And Regulations

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act The Employer, the Union and the employees agree to be bound by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c.7.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Acts Contractor(s) who perform any work under this contract shall fully comply with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and any amendments thereto and regulations pursuant to the act. Any Contractor who fails to do so may be terminated for cause as set forth below.

  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 47 22.1 Statutory Compliance 47 22.2 Occupational Health and Safety Committee 47 22.3 Unsafe Work Conditions 49 22.4 Investigation of Accidents 49 22.5 Occupational First Aid Requirements and Courses 49 22.6 Occupational Health and Safety Courses 50 22.7 Injury Pay Provisions 50 22.8 Transportation of Accident Victims 50 22.9 Working Hazards 51 22.10 Video Display Terminals 51 22.11 Safety Equipment 51 22.12 Dangerous Goods, Special Wastes and Pesticides & Harmful Substances 51 22.13 Communicable Diseases 51 22.14 Workplace Violence 51 22.15 Pollution Control 52 22.16 Working Conditions 52 22.17 Asbestos 52 22.18 Employee Safety Travelling to and from Work 52 22.19 Strain Injury Prevention 52 ARTICLE 23 - TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 53 23.1 Definition 53 23.2 Notice 53 23.3 Commencing Negotiations 53 23.4 Failure to Reach Agreement 53 23.5 Training Benefits 53 23.6 Transfer Arrangements 54 23.7 Severance Arrangements 54 ARTICLE 24 - CONTRACTING OUT 54 24.1 Contracting Out 54 24.2 Additional Limitation on Contracting Out 54 ARTICLE 25 - HEALTH AND WELFARE 55 25.1 Basic Medical Insurance 55 25.2 Benefit Entitlement for Part-Time Regular Employees 55 25.3 Extended Health Care Plan 55 25.4 Dental Plan 56 25.5 Group Life 56 25.6 Accidental Death and Dismemberment 56 25.7 Business Travel Accident Policy 57 25.8 WorkSafeBC Claim 57 25.9 Employment Insurance 57 25.10 Medical Examination 57 25.11 Legislative Changes 57 25.12 Employee and Family Assistance Program 57 (v) 25.13 Health and Welfare Plans 57 25.14 Designation of Spouse 58 ARTICLE 26 - WORK CLOTHING 58 26.1 Protective Clothing 58 26.2 Union Label 58 26.3 Uniforms 58 26.4 Maintenance of Clothing 58 26.5 Lockers 58

  • OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH A. Consultant will perform the Services in compliance with the most current versions of all laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and all state and federal laws and regulations relating to safety and health standards. Consultant shall perform the Services in compliance with, will furnish only supplies, articles, and equipment that comply with such laws, standards, and regulations.

  • Health and Safety Standards Contractor shall abide by all health and safety standards set forth by the State of California and/or the County of Xxxxxx pursuant to the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. If applicable, Contractor must receive all health and safety information and training from County.

  • Occupational Health & Safety (a) 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 utmost 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 employees on an ongoing basis, and employees 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:

  • Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law Contractor represents and warrants that all articles and services shall meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (29 U.S.C. Chapter 15).

  • HEALTH AND SAFETY 16.01 The Employer, Union and the employees shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where and when applicable. The Employer shall provide working conditions at all times which are not prejudicial to the health or efficiency of the workers. Employees are required to report to their Employer any unsafe work conditions, or violation of any safe work policies or procedures established by the Employer, or any violation of relevant safe work legislation.

  • SAFETY AND HEALTH 21.01 The Employer shall continue to enforce all reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of employees. The Employer will welcome suggestions on the subject from the Institute and the parties undertake to consult with a view to adopting and expeditiously carrying out reasonable procedures and techniques designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of employment injury or occupational illness.

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