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. 17.2. In meeting these objectives, the parties have agreed to consider a broad agenda through the consultative processes established by this Agreement. Such an agenda will include: 17.2.1. Continuous review of work and management practices affecting the inter-relationship between efficiency, productivity and health and safety in the workplace. 17.2.2. Measures designed to increase efficiency that ensure safe and healthy operations and increased job satisfaction. 17.2.3. Training issues including hazard specific and health and safety systems training. 17.2.4. Management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach that aims to control hazards at source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and to provide a rehabilitation system for injuries and illnesses that have occurred. 17.3. Consultative mechanisms will be maintained to address occupational health and safety issues: 17.3.1. The election of employee health and safety representatives to represent their fellow employees in respect of occupational health and safety matters; and 17.3.2. An Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall exist and operate in accordance with the 17.4. In addition to ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Xxx 0000 (NSW) and the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures, it is the intention of all parties to this Agreement to implement the best achievable level of health and safety within the Company’s operations. Accordingly, should changes to occupational health and safety practices be considered necessary, such issues will be referred to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee for consideration and recommendation to Company Management. 17.5. The Company shall introduce a competency based Blue Card Induction Program for all existing and future employees and contractors. 17.6. The Company shall utilise a licensed Blue Card Training Provider, resourced by it from such internal or external resources, as it considers most appropriate. 17.7. Accredited occupational health and safety training shall be maintained for members of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. 17.8. The parties understand and accept the chain of...
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. Objectives OH&S consultation
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. 11.1. 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. 11.2. As a major initiative in the protection of the health and safety of its employees, Xxxxxxx will implement a total ban on smoking in all its depots and vehicles. This ban will apply to all employees, managers, subcontractors, tradespeople and visitors at all Xxxxxxx premises covered by this Agreement. 11.3. In addition to meeting the objectives set out in subclause 11.1, the parties have agreed to consider a broad agenda through the consultative processes established by this Agreement. Such an agenda will include: 11.3.1. Continuous review of work and management practices affecting the inter-relationship between efficiency, productivity and health and safety in the workplace. 11.3.2. Measures designed to increase efficiency that ensure safe and healthy operation and increased job satisfaction. 11.3.3. Training issues including hazard specific and health and safety systems training. 11.3.4. Management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach that aims to control hazards at source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and to provide a rehabilitation system for injuries and illnesses that have occurred. 11.4. Consultative mechanisms will be maintained to address occupational health and safety issues to ensure compliance with the O.H. & S. Act: 11.4.1. The election of employee health and safety representatives to represent their fellow employees in respect of OHS matters; and 11.4.2. Where required, an Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established consisting of equal numbers of management and employee health and safety representatives to provide a forum for making recommendations to Company Management in respect of OHS policy and procedures including the establishment of consultative procedures for the resolution of health and safety issues. 11.5. In addition to ensuring compliance with OH &S legislation and the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures, it is the intention of all parties to this Agreement to implement the best achievable level of health and safety within the Company’s operations. Accordingly, should changes to occupational health and safety practices be considered necessary, such iss...
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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 and Rehabilitation. 11.1 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 .This will be achieved through the ongoing implementation of an OHS Management System (OHSMS) which complies with relevant OHS legislation, including appropriate OHS policies and procedures, and the involvement of management and employees in the OHSMS and OHS committee. 11.2 The parties agree that employees will participate in rehabilitation/ return to work programs as required, and I or in accordance with relevant legislation, with the objective of achieving a return to their normal duties as soon as practical. 11.3 Where an employee is in receipt of Workers' Compensation payments the appropriate Workers' Compensation Act shall apply. 11.4 In addition to ensuring compliance with OHS legislation and the Company's OHS Policies and Procedures, it is the intention of all parties to this Agreement to implement the best achievable level of health and safety within the Company's operations. Where changes to OHS practices are considered necessary, such issues will be referred to the OHS Committee for consideration and recommendation to Company Management. 11.5 Employees shall work in hot or wet/boisterous weather conditions subject to the maintenance of safe working conditions.
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. Objectives OH&S consultation OH&S training Designated Work Groups Health and safety representative training Bullying and violence at work Employee support and debriefing Industrial Relations Training
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Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation. 12.1 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. 12.2 The parties agree that Employees will participate in rehabilitation/return to work programs in all states as required, and/or in accordance with relevant state legislation with the objective of achieving a return to their normal duties as soon as practical. 12.3 Each terminal has in place an Occupational Health and Safety committee comprising representatives of management and elected and trained HSR’s. These committees are committed to working together to ensure all OH&S matters are dealt with in a consultative manner. In addition to ensuring compliance with OHS legislation and the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures, it is the intention of all parties to this Agreement to implement the best achievable level of health and safety within the Company’s operations. Accordingly, should changes to occupational health and safety practices be considered necessary, such issues will be referred to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee for consideration and recommendation to Company management. 12.4 Employees shall work in hot or wet/boisterous weather conditions subject to the maintenance of safe working conditions.
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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. 13.2. The Employer places the highest priority on Employee health and safety and will introduce best practice health and safety performance and systems and will embrace the relevant State or Territory OHS legislation.
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  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 34.01 The parties recognize the need for a safe and healthy workplace. The Employer shall be responsible for providing safe and healthy working conditions. The Employer and Employees will take all reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce or minimize all workplace safety hazards. Occupational health and safety education, training and instruction provided by the Employer, shall be paid at the Basic Rate of Pay, to fulfill the requirements for training, instruction or education set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation or Code. (a) There shall be an Occupational Health and Safety Committee (Committee), which shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and representatives of the Local and may include others representing recognized functional bargaining units. This Committee shall meet once a month, and in addition shall meet within 10 days of receiving a written complaint regarding occupational health or safety. An Employee shall be paid the Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay for attendance at Committee meetings. A request to establish separate committees for each site or grouping of sites shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall provide training at no cost to all Employees on the Committee to assist them in performing their duties on the Committee. Training shall be paid at the Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay. (b) Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and shall be approved by the Employer, the Local, and other bargaining groups, referred to in (a), prior to circulation. (c) The purpose of the Committee is to consider such matters as occupational health and safety and the Local may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard. (d) If an issue arises regarding occupational health or safety, the Employee or the Local shall first seek to resolve the issue through discussion with the applicable immediate supervisor in an excluded management position. If the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, it may then be forwarded in writing to the Committee. (e) The Committee shall also consider measures necessary to ensure the security of each Employee on the Employer’s premises and the Local may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard. (f) (i) Should an issue not be resolved by the Committee, the issue shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A resolution meeting between the Local and the CEO, or designate(s), shall take place within 21 calendar days of the issue being referred to the CEO. The CEO or designate(s) shall reply in writing to the Local within seven (7) calendar days of the resolution meeting.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act The Employer, the Union, and the Employees recognize they are bound by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c.7, and appropriate federal acts and regulations. Any breach of these obligations may be grieved pursuant to this Agreement.

  • 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. B. Consultant shall immediately notify Valley Water in the event of any personal injury accident or occurrence occurring during the performance of the Services. Upon Valley Water’s request, Consultant shall provide Valley Water with documentation fully describing the accident and injury and the actions implemented to prevent similar occurrences.

  • 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 7A01 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which nurses must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. 7A02 In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety and personal protective equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. 7A03 The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall cooperate with Union representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. On an annual basis the Workplace Safety and Health Committee will be provided with and will review the Critical Incident Stress Response policy, security/response plans and all other applicable policies and regulations. The Employer will make available where it exists, support through the Critical Incident Stress Response (CISR) team, or where there is no CISR team, appropriate Critical Incident support, to a nurse affected by a Critical Incident, an incident or circumstances that are deemed by the nurse to be outside the normal experience of their duties/workplace, and/or upon request of the nurse, or the manager on behalf of the nurse. Where the Employer, does not currently maintain a CISR team, they shall provide the Union with the specifics of how nurses are provided support similar to that provided by CISR teams, and through what programs and/or services. Where maintenance of CISR teams is no longer reasonably possible the Employer shall provide the Union as much notice as possible and the parties shall meet to discuss what options are to be implemented to continue provision of similar support to nurses. The Employer will communicate to members the option to activate CISR as well as provide information as to the nature of the support provided by the CISR teams. The parties agree that there shall be a dedicated mental health support unit (over and above EAP), funded by PCOC, and established exclusively for nurses in the bargaining unit. The parties agree to establish a committee within sixty (60) days of ratification of this agreement to establish the scope, duties and terms of reference of the mental health support unit. 7A04 The Employer and the Union agree that no form of abuse, harassment or bullying of nurses will be condoned in the workplace. Both parties will work together in recognizing, facilitating the reporting of alleged abuse and resolving such problems as they arise. There shall be zero tolerance of abuse, harassment or bullying. Any nurse who believes a situation may become or has become abusive, harassing or bullying shall report this to the immediate supervisor. The Employer shall notify the Union ninety-six (96) hours after the receipt of the report. Every reasonable effort will be made to rectify the abusive situation to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. Any workplace injury or harmful exposure suffered by a nurse shall be reported to the Union no later than ninety-six (96) hours after the report/notification is made to the Employer. Such report to the Union will include the name of the affected nurse, if the nurse agrees, and a brief description as to the mechanism of injury/exposure. In regards to respectful workplace; there shall be a policy supporting a Respectful Workplace which shall be provided to the Union, and shall be reviewed annually by the Workplace Health and Safety Committee. Such policy shall address the issue of communication strategies, which will include signage. The Employer’s Respectful Workplace policy shall include a commitment to conclude the investigation as quickly as is reasonably possible. Where a respectful workplace complaint is filed by a nurse, the Employer shall notify the Union of such complaint no later than ten (10) business days following receipt of the complaint. Where the Union has concerns regarding the impartiality of an Employer conducted Respectful Workplace Investigation, the Union shall have the right to request the investigation be conducted by an individual from outside the work site. The Employer shall give all due reasonable consideration to such request. If a Respectful Workplace Investigation is conducted, a report of findings, or a summary of the report will be shared by the Employer with the complainant and respondent nurse(s). Where a summary is provided, rather than the full report the Union may request and the Employer shall provide the rationale for the provision of a summary rather than the full report. The complainant and respondent may share the report/summary with the Union if they wish. 7A05 At the request of a nurse, the Employer shall provide, at no cost to the nurse, vaccination(s) and/or immunization(s) for occupational illness(es) in accordance with the Canadian Immunization Guide from the Laboratory Centre for Disease for Health Canada. All reasonable efforts should be made to provide immunization(s) to the nurse during their regularly scheduled work hours. 7A06 Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program - The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled nurses even when they are not covered under the D & R, WCB or MPI programs. For clarity, where a nurse is waiting for a decision from D & R, WCB, or MPI and has been medically cleared to return to work, the Employer will pay for all return to work hours. It is understood that the nurse will reimburse the Employer once their claim is accepted. Any such nurse will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Union shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for a nurse. The Employer shall include the Union in the initial meeting with the nurse to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within their restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Union and the nurse and may proceed without the Union’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Union, job postings may be waived.

  • D5 Health and Safety 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 ‌ (a) The parties agree that a joint occupational health and safety committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act. The Committee shall be between the Employer and the Union, with equal representation, and with each party appointing its own representatives. The Union agrees to actively pursue with the other Health Care unions, where more than one union is certified with the Employer, a joint union/employer committee for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. (b) Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the Joint Committee. Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages to participate in joint workplace inspections and joint accident investigations at the request of the Committee pursuant to the WCB Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Committee meetings, workplace inspections and accident investigations shall be scheduled during normal working hours whenever practicable. (c) The Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall have as part of its mandate the jurisdiction to receive complaints or concerns regarding workload problems which are safety-related, the right to investigate such complaints, the right to define the problem and the right to make recommendations for a solution. Where the Committee determines that a safety-related workload problem exists, it shall inform the Employer. Within 21 days thereafter, the Employer shall advise the Committee what steps it has taken or proposes to take to rectify the safety-related workload problem identified by the Committee. If the Union is not satisfied with the Employer's response, it may refer the matter to the Industry Trouble shooter for a written recommendation. (d) No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the

  • SAFETY AND HEALTH 20.1 The Employer, employee and Union have a significant responsibility for workplace safety and health. A. The Employer will provide a work environment in accordance with safety and health standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). B. Employees will comply with all safety and health practices and standards established by the Employer. C. The Union will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety and health related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner. 20.2 Employees will take an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace by reporting immediate safety issues to their supervisor(s), following the chain of command, and other safety issues to their safety committee and/or safety officer for review and action, as necessary. Employees may additionally contact a Union xxxxxxx. The Employer will address reported unsafe working conditions and take appropriate action. All parties will comply with WAC 000-000-000 regarding unsafe work assignments and/or conditions that a reasonable person would conclude could create a real danger of death or serious injury. 20.3 The Employer will determine and provide the required safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel, which employees will wear and/or use. The Employer will repair or replace employer provided safety items if out-of-date, or damaged/worn beyond usefulness in the normal course of business. The Employer will provide employees with orientation and/or training to perform their jobs safely. In addition, if necessary, training will be provided to employees on the safe operation of equipment prior to use. 20.4 The Employer will form a joint safety committee, in accordance with WISHA requirements, at each work location where there are eleven (11) or more employees. Meetings will be conducted in accordance with WAC 000-000-00000. The committee will be known as the Safety and Health Committee. The committee will consider workplace safety and health issues affecting employees. Employee participation in joint safety committee meetings held during the employee’s work time will be considered time worked. Employees may request work schedule adjustments to participate. No overtime or compensatory time will be paid as a result of participation in joint safety committee meetings held during the employee’s non-work hours. Any employee has the right to bring a workplace health and safety concern to the joint safety committee. Committee recommendations will be forwarded to the appropriate appointing authority for review and action, as necessary.