Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation Sample Clauses

Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. 17.1. Consistent with the general intention of this Agreement to facilitate and encourage the development of world’s best practice in all facets of the Company’s operations, all parties are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards in the workplace.
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. Objectives This Agreement acknowledges and supports the rights of Employees to work in an environment, which is, so far as is practicable, safe and without risks to health. The Parties are committed to the promotion of a joint and united approach to consultation and resolution of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues. The Agreement commits the Parties to improving health and safety with a view to improving workplace efficiency and productivity. This will be accomplished through the ongoing development, in consultation with Employees and their health and safety representatives, of management systems and procedures designed to, so far as is practicable to: identify, assess and control workplace hazards; reduce the incidence and cost of occupational injury and illness; identify and appropriately manage work and work practices which impact on OH&S; provide a rehabilitation system for Employees affected by occupational injury or illness; and consider the impact of changes to work practices and staffing on occupational health and safety OH&S statutory requirements, including regulations and codes of practice/ compliance codes are minimum standards and will be improved upon where practicable. OH&S consultation Consultative mechanisms appropriate to each Agency will be established to address OH&S issues. Such mechanisms will be: in accordance with the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004; established in consultation with Employees and their health and safety representatives; and consistent with the Employer’s agreed issue resolution procedures and the rights and functions of health and safety representatives, consistent with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Where an OH&S committee is established at least half the members shall be Employees, including health and safety representatives. The OH&S committee must operate within the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. 13.1. Consistent with the general intention of this Agreement to facilitate and encourage the development of world’s best practice in all facets of the Employer’s operations, all Parties are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety (“OHS”) standards in the workplace.
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. This Agreement acknowledges and supports the rights of Employees to work in an environment, which is, so far as is practicable, safe and without risks to health. The Commission is committed to the promotion of a united approach to consultation and resolution of Occupational Health and Safety issues and to improving health and safety with a view to improving workplace efficiency and productivity. This will be accomplished through the ongoing development of systems and procedures designed to: • Ensure compliance with the Victorian Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004. • Identify, assess and control workplace hazards; • Reduce the incidence and cost of occupational injury and illness; and • Ensure two-way communication of OHS issues. Refer to the Building Commission’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy for further information.
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  • 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 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 The parties desire to deal with safety and health complaints, and to attempt to correct any health or safety violations, internally. Accordingly, neither the Association nor an employee may file a complaint alleging a health or safety violation with the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to R.C. §4167.10 until the following process has been completely exhausted:

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • HEALTH AND SAFETY C8.1 The Contractor shall promptly notify the Authority of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of the Contract. The Authority shall promptly notify the Contractor of any health and safety hazards which may exist or arise at the Authority’s Premises and which may affect the Contractor in the performance of the Contract.

  • D5 Health and Safety D5.1 The Contractor shall promptly notify the Authority of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Contract. The Authority shall promptly notify the Contractor of any health and safety hazards which may exist or arise at the Authority’s Premises and which may affect the Contractor in the performance of its obligations under the Contract.

  • D7 Health and Safety D7.1 The Contractor shall promptly notify the Authority of any health and safety hazards which may arise in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Contract. The Authority shall promptly notify the Contractor of any health and safety hazards which may exist or arise at the Authority’s Premises and which may affect the Contractor in the performance of its obligations under the Contract.

  • COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH By submission of a bid in response to this solicitation, the Bidder certifies that all material, equipment, etc., contained in their bid meets all OSHA requirements. Bidder further certifies that if they are the awarded Contractor, and the material, equipment, etc., delivered is subsequently found to be deficient in any OSHA requirements in effect on date of delivery, all costs necessary to bring the material, equipment, etc., into compliance with the aforementioned requirements shall be borne by the Contractor.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union agree to cooperate in the promotion of safe working conditions, the prevention of accidents, the prevention of workplace injuries and the promotion of safe workplace practices.

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