Occupational Health and Safety/Joint Health & Safety Committee Sample Clauses

Occupational Health and Safety/Joint Health & Safety Committee. The Parties agree that a safe workplace, free of violence and harassment, is of utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the Home. The Employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to Employees on an ongoing basis, and Employees shall attend required training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of the Employer, Employee and Union under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations, as amended, made under the OHSA for health care and residential facilities. (a) The Employer and the Union recognize that only through collective efforts and co-operation can an effective Health and Safety program be realized. Such program will recognize the Nurses’ right to standards of health and safety in the workplace. (b) It is the responsibility of the Employer to ensure processes are in place which will enable free and open exchanges of ideas and information on Health and Safety. Accordingly, the Employer agrees to maintain policy and procedures, in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee, to consider appropriate measures to address health and safety issues, such as, but not limited to: • Violence in the Workplace. The parties acknowledge the definition of workplace violence under the OHSA and do not condone such incidents. The parties further recognize that the nature of long term care presents a heightened potential risk and will work together toward preventative measures.