Common use of OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY Clause in Contracts

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 The Company and the Union recognize the benefits to be derived from safe working conditions and work practices. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that the minutes of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of eight (8) persons, four (4) of whom shall be selected by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager of the Mine. This number shall accommodate the shifts and allow a minimum of four (4) committee members to be present at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupied. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour shall be conducted and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working in the area providing such conference shall not result in any disruption of the Company’s operations or affairs and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker to perform work, which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report is not valid, he shall inform the person who made the report. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected by the person refusing to carry out the work. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in total. (a) The Company shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s gloves. (b) The employee shall be required to sign for same and return said equipment to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when the Company so requires. If the employee fails to do so he shall be charged with the replacement cost of the equipment in question.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 29.01 A Committee will be established to consider matters of Occupational Health and Safety. 29.02 The Company Committee shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently if required by either party at a mutually acceptable hour and date. 29.03 The Committee shall be established and the Union recognize will have the benefits right to be derived from safe working conditions and work practicesdesignate up to three (3) members of the Bargaining Unit as members of this committee. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions The Employer and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of Union shall co-chair the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that meeting. 29.04 The Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employee for time spent in attendance at a meeting of the minutes Committee. 29.05 The Employer agrees to abide by the terms of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Act. In accordance with the Act and regulations, the Employer will ensure Employee representatives are required to participate in the local Occupational Health and Safety Committee, whose responsibilities include regular meetings and safety inspections, hazard identification including working alone and reporting, hazard controls and training, and recommendations for improved workplace safety. 29.06 An Employee's rights shall be composed of eight (8) persons, four (4) of whom respected in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 29.07 No Employee shall be selected by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager of the Mine. This number shall accommodate the shifts and allow assigned to work alone on a minimum of four (4) committee members to be present at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupiedunit. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour 29.08 No Employee shall be conducted and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working in the area providing such conference shall not result in any disruption of the Company’s operations discharged, penalized or affairs and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order disciplined for refusing to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out perform any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he equipment which the Employee has reasonable cause and probable grounds to believe that to do so would create presents an undue hazard imminent danger to the health or and safety of any personresident, Employee, or member of the public. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker to perform work29.09 The Employer, which is, or could create, an undue hazard the Employees and the Union will cooperate to the health or safety fullest extent in the matter of any personoccupational health, safety, security and accident prevention. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), 29.10 Protective clothing and safety equipment shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report is not valid, he shall inform the person who made the report. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated be supplied by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected Employer as required by the person refusing to carry out the workOccupational Health and Safety Act. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in total. (a) The Company shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s gloves. (b) The employee shall be required to sign for same and return said equipment to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when the Company so requires. If the employee fails to do so he shall be charged with the replacement cost of the equipment in question.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 The Company and the Union recognize the benefits to be derived from safe working conditions and work practices. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that the minutes of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of eight (8) persons, four (4) of whom shall be selected by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager of the Mine. This number shall accommodate the shifts and allow a minimum of four (4) committee members to be present at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupied. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour shall be conducted and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working in the area providing such conference shall not result res ult in any disruption of the Company’s operations or affairs and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker to perform work, which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report is not valid, he shall inform the person who made the report. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected by the person refusing to carry out the work. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in total. (a) The Company shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s gloves. (b) The employee shall be required to sign for same and return said equipment to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when the Company so requires. If the employee fails to do so he shall be charged with the replacement cost of the equipment in question.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 The Company and the Union recognize the benefits to be derived from safe working conditions and work practices. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that the minutes of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of eight (8) persons, four (4) of whom shall be selected by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager of the Mine. This number shall accommodate the shifts and allow a minimum of four (4) committee members to be present at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupied. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour shall be conducted and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working in the area providing such conference shall not result in any disruption of the Company’s operations or affairs and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker to perform work, which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report is not valid, he shall inform the person who made the report. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue is sue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected by the person refusing to carry out the work. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in total. (a) The Company shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s gloves. (b) The employee shall be required to sign for same and return said equipment to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when the Company so requires. If the employee fails to do so he shall be charged with the replacement cost of the equipment in question.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 The Company recognizes its obligation to provide a healthy and safe working environment for all employees and the Union recognizes its obligation to cooperate in maintaining and improving a healthy and safe working environment. The parties agree to use their best efforts jointly to achieve these objectives. The Company and the Union recognize the benefits agree to be derived from safe working conditions and work practices. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that the minutes of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint an Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be composed made up of eight six (8) persons6) regular members, four three (43) of whom shall represent the Company and three (3) of whom represent the Union, as well as up to six (6) temporary members, three (3) of whom represent the Company and three (3) of whom represent the Union. The Safety Committee should meet at least a month, or more often if necessary, to review health and safety conditions within the plant and to make recommendations as are deemed necessary or desirable. WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO WORKERS AND GRAIN MILLERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL PENDIX This memorandum forms part of the Collective Agreement signed between the Company and the Union on the and expiring on April MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO WORKERS AND GRAIN MILLERS INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL It is understood and agreed that students are hired on a temporary basis and that at the end of their work term their employment with the Company will be selected terminated. It is further understood and agreed that students will be paid at a rate of of Group and that students may be utilizedto assist employees by performing any duties that are part of,but not a whole job as defined by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager job description system. NotwithstandingArticle of the MineCollective Agreement, the Company hereby confirms its intent of applying the following articles of the Agreement to students: Hours of Work, Overtime, Holidays, and Wage Schedule and Classification. This number shall accommodate NotwithstandingArticles and of the shifts and allow a minimum Collective Agreement, the Company, upon receipt of four (4) committee members to be present at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupied. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour shall be conducted and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working written authorization in the area providing such conference shall not result in any disruption form agreed to between the Company and Union, will deduct from the pay earned each week by an amount equal to the Union Dues, which will be forwarded to the Financial Secretary of Local IN THE PRESENCE OF: IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA LIMITED BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO WORKERS AND GRAIN MILLERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL By: This memorandum forms part of the Company’s operations or affairs Collective Agreement signed between the Company and and expiring on April MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO WORKERS AND GRAIN MILLERS INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL Recognizing the common dependence of the Company and of its employees upon the welfare of the business as a whole; recognizing further that maintenance of goodwill and mutual respect between employers and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard can Contribute greatly to the health or safety maintenance of any person. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker and increase in that welfare, the parties to perform workthis contract have agreed to form the Imperial Tobacco Joint Relations Council for the purpose of maintaining an ongoing dialogue on matters of mutual interest and concern. It is understood, which ishowever, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report this Memorandumof Agreement is not valid, he shall inform intended to replace or supersede any clause under the person who made the reportpresent Agreement. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected by the person refusing to carry out the work. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in total. (a) The Company shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s gloves. (b) The employee shall be required to sign for same and return said equipment to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when the Company so requires. If the employee fails to do so he shall be charged with the replacement cost of the equipment in question.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY. 11.01 10.01 The Company Employer shall maintain an Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Committee to consider matters of occupational health and the Union recognize the benefits to be derived from safe working conditions and work practices. Accordingly, it is agreed that all employees, Union representatives and Supervisors at all levels, shall cooperate to promote safe work practices, safe and healthy working conditions and the enforcement of safety rules. Further, all employees of the Company are fully obligated to comply with any and all reasonable rules of conduct established by the Company which have a bearing on safety and health. 11.02 The Company, be in compliance with the Union, and all employees agree they shall at a minimum abide by all provisions of the Mine Safety Act, W.C.B. Regulations and any and all other Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, rules or recommendations. The Company shall ensure monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings are held and that the minutes of said meetings are posted on all notice boards and a copy sent to the Union. The Joint Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, including Part 4 – Dangerous Work and Discriminatory Action. 10.02 The OH&S Committee shall be composed of eight (8) persons, four (4) of whom shall be selected meet at least quarterly or more frequently if required by the Union from among recognized Union Safety Representatives and four (4) appointed by the General Manager of the Mine. This number shall accommodate the shifts and allow a minimum of four (4) committee members to be present either party at a joint meeting or other duty functions while the other four (4) are out on turn around or otherwise occupied. 11.03 Once each month a formal safety tour shall be conducted mutually acceptable hour and such tours shall be made by the Committee members. While in a work area the Committee members may confer with employees working in the area providing such conference shall not result in any disruption of the Company’s operations or affairs and employees shall not neglect their work duties and responsibilities. As soon as possible, but in no case later than a month after each tour the Committee shall have a follow-up meeting, in order to review the findings of the tour and make recommendations. 11.04 Time spent on authorized Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be considered as time worked, however such time shall not attract overtime premiums. Safety Committee inspections and meetings shall be performed during an employee's regularly scheduled shift, whenever possible. 11.05 When an employee has reason to believe that the work on which he is engaged is unusually dangerous to his health or safety, he has the right to cease the work but must immediately contact his Supervisor and detail the nature of his belief. (a) A person shall not carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance if he has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (b) A Supervisor shall not knowingly perform or permit a worker to perform work, which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person. (c) A person who refuses to carry out any work or operate any equipment, tool, or appliance, in compliance with Article 11.05 (a), shall forthwith report the circumstances to his Supervisor. (d) The Supervisor receiving a report under Article 11.05 (c) shall forthwith investigate the matter and ensure that any hazardous condition is remedied without delay; or if, in his opinion the report is not valid, he shall inform the person who made the report. (e) If the procedure provided for in Article 11.05 (d) fails to resolve the issue and the person continues to refuse to carry out the work, the Supervisor or other management representative shall forthwith make an investigation in the presence of the person who made the report, together with another person having knowledge of the work in question and who is (i) a worker representative or designate of the JOHSC if available, or (ii) designated by the local Union to represent the person refusing to carry out the work, or (iii) a co-worker selected by the person refusing to carry out the work. (f) If the person still refuses to carry out the work after his Supervisor and the other person have investigated the issue in accordance with Article 11.05 (e) and are both of the opinion that no undue hazard exists and that (i) the refusal is considered to be justifiable for reasons peculiar to that person and (ii) there is no justification for an alternate person to refuse to carry out the work in question then, the Supervisor, after informing the alternate person of the reason for the refusal, may have him perform the work. (g) If the procedures in sections 11.05 (d)(e) and (f) fail to resolve the issue, the General Manager shall (i) conduct an investigation and either develop a plan that is acceptable to the persons who will do the work and which will allow the work to proceed safely, or suspend further work and, (ii) if the work is suspended or is allowed to proceed, submit a report to the District Mines Inspector describing the situation and any remedial action taken. 11.06 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of those who have been elected or appointed Safety Representatives. The Company shall recognize them when so notified. The Company shall recognize one Safety Representative from each of the following crews: Mill Operations Mine Operations Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance to a maximum of sixteen (16) in totaldate. (a) The Company Committee shall furnish on a loan basis such personal protective equipment as it deems necessary, including: 1. Non-prescription safety glasses; 2. Safety harnesses; 3. Safety lines and safety belts; 4. Safety goggles/grinding goggles; 5. Aprons and face xxxxxxx establish Terms of reference for handling corrosive substance; 6. Painters’ masks; 7. Tag out locks; 8. Dust masks and respirator protection; 9. Ear muffs or plugs; 10. Welders aprons and gloves; 11. Hard hats; 12. Work gloves (old for new); 13. Welders’ helmets and xxxxxxx; 14. Winter hard hat liners; 15. Rubber boots (old for new); 16. Linesmen’s glovesthe Committee. (b) The employee Minutes of each meeting shall be required taken and shall be approved by the Employer and the Union. Upon approval by both parties, the approved minutes shall be posted on the Occupational Health and Safety bulletin board. 10.03 A minimum of two (2) representatives of the Union who are employed with the Employer will be members of the Facility OH&S Committee. There shall be an equal number of representatives on the Committee from the Employer and the Union. 10.04 A Union Representative may request, with a week’s advance notice in writing, to sign be on the agenda of a Health and Safety Committee meeting for same the purpose of making a presentation or acting as a resource on a particular topic. The request to attend the meeting will state the purpose and return said equipment topic relative to the Company in good order and serviceable condition (fair wear and tear accepted), as and when Representative’s attendance. The Employer shall provide a timely written response to the Company so requiresrequest. If the employee fails to do so he The Representatives’ request shall not be unreasonably denied. 10.05 An Employee shall be charged with paid the replacement cost Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay for time spent at Committee Meetings. 10.06 If recommendations by the OH&S Committee are not implemented or adequate steps do not seem to be taken in the opinion of the equipment OH&S Committee towards implementation within two (2) months from the date the recommendation is made, the OH&S Committee may present the item to the Regional Director. A written reply will be given by the Regional Director within thirty (30) days of the presentation by the OH&S Committee. 10.07 An Employee shall immediately notify the Employer when they have an accident at work that results in questioninjury or that had the potential of causing serious injury. An Employee who becomes aware of a health and safety concern at their work site shall immediately notify the Employer.