Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training Sample Clauses

Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The parties are committed to enhancing and promoting the Health & Safety that is consistent with our Shared Values. Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of the Provincial Health & Safety Committee to develop strategic plans to implement the following objectives: 1. To raise Health & Safety awareness and engagement of all team members through timely and effective two-way communication of Health and Safety Initiatives. 2. To ensure consistent and effective Health & Safety training to empower team members and increase confidence in health and safety knowledge. 3. To ensure thorough and accurate reporting, and timely follow-up on Health & Safety issues at store level. 4. To meet, or where mutually agreed, exceed all applicable statutory and regulatory standards, including but not limited to, WorkSafe BC, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, etc. 5. To develop a process to ensure all third party contractors, including the equipment and supplies they use, are in compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations to ensure the safety of all Team Members and customers. 6. To allocate the necessary time and resources in-store Health & Safety Committees to follow through on the objectives listed above. The Provincial Health and Safety Committee shall have the discretion to modify the objectives listed above by mutual consent. The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis. Committee functions include: A. Establish and implement health and safety policy. B. Discuss and decide issues arising from unresolved work site committee recommendations. C. Assist and ensure compliance with WCB regulations. D. Develop and implement Employer/Union ergonomics programs. E. Establish and implement ergonomic training for committee members and employees at risk of M.S.I. In the event of a disagreement, and when there is no consensus of the committee members, the issue(s) may be referred to an independent third party chosen by mutual agreement of the parties, who shall recommend reasonable solutions to be implemented by the committee. All safety clothing and protective equipment (excluding safety footwear) required for the protection of employees, or as required by the Employer, or as per WCB orders on the Employer, shall be provided for and maintained by the Employer. The Employer will continue the present practice of prov...
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The committee shall meet quarterly to: A. Establish and implement health and safety policy. B. Discuss and decide issues arising from unresolved worksite committee recommendations. C. Assist and ensure compliance with WCB regulations. D. Develop and implement Employer/Union ergonomics programs. E. Establish and implement ergonomic training for committee members and employees at risk of M.S.I. In the event of a disagreement, and when there is no consensus of the committee members, the issue(s) may be referred to an independent third party chosen by mutual agreement of the parties, who shall recommend reasonable solutions to be implemented by the committee. All safety clothing and protective equipment (excluding safety footwear) required for the protection of employees, or as required by the Employer, or as per WCB orders on the Employer, shall be provided for and maintained by the Employer. The Employer will provide a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees.
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The Committee shall meet quarterly to: a) Establish and implement health and safety policy. b) Discuss and decide issues arising from unresolved work site committee recommendations. c) Assist with and ensure compliance with WorkSafe B.C. Regulations. d) Assist with and ensure compliance with First Aid Attendant requirements within WSBC regulations. Additionally, the Committee shall explore methods through which First Aid coverage could be extended beyond the minimum regulatory requirements. It is understood and agreed that changes arising from such discussions may be implemented only where the parties have mutually agreed to do so. e) Proactively develop and implement Employer/Union ergonomics programs. f) Proactively address environmental workplace conditions in compliance with WSBC regulations. g) Establish and implement ergonomic training for committee members and employees at risk of M.S.I. (muscular strain injury). In the event of disagreement, and when there is no consensus of the committee members, the issue(s) may be referred to an independent third party chosen by mutual agreement of the parties, who shall recommend reasonable solutions to be implemented by the committee. In an effort to strengthen the effectiveness of our store joint committees, the parties shall jointly develop and facilitate eight (8) hours of annual training and education which satisfies the Education Leave requirement in the Workers Compensation Act. An employee may opt out of the joint training session but only if the employee is taking another recognized training program. In addition, the Provincial Committee shall explore the concept of a onetime joint regional training project which could be implemented within the lifetime of the Collective Agreement.
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The Committee shall meet quarterly to: a) Establish and implement health and safety policy. b) Discuss and decide issues arising from unresolved work site committee recommendations. c) Assist with and ensure compliance WorkSafe B.C. Regulations. d) Assist with and ensure compliance with First Aid Attendant requirements within WSBC regulations.
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The parties are committed to enhance and promote the Health & Safety that is consistent with our Shared Values. Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of the Provincial Health & Safety Committee to develop strategic plans to implement the following objectives: 1. To raise Health & Safety awareness and engagement of all team members through timely and effective two-way communication of Health and Safety Initiatives. 2. To ensure consistent and effective Health & Safety training to empower team members and increase confidence in health and safety knowledge. 3. To ensure thorough and accurate reporting, and timely follow-up on Health & Safety issues at store level.
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to meet, at the request of either party, no more than once per quarter, to discuss health and safety issues and concerns related to the retail stores. The Employer will ensure that each worksite Occupational Safety and Health Committee meets, as required by the WCB regulations and that copies of said meeting minutes are forwarded to the Union office. SIGNED THIS 8th DAY OF December , 1998 . RENEWED THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2022 Xxx Xxxxx, President In the event the "Home Shopping" service is provided within the Employer's retail stores, the Employer and the Union agree to meet and discuss the possible inclusion of that work within the Bargaining Unit. SIGNED THIS 8th DAY OF December , 1998 . RENEWED THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2022 . Xxx Xxxxx, President The primary responsibilities of employees excluded from the Bargaining Unit are managerial in nature, but it is recognized that they may perform the duties of employees in classifications listed elsewhere in this Collective Agreement. The Union will recognize the current practice of allowing store managers and assistant managers to perform Bargaining Unit work. It is not the intent of the Employer to utilize excluded personnel to deny hours to Bargaining Unit employees. The Union and the Employer will meet in good faith to resolve any issue which arises from this agreement and will amend this language as is deemed appropriate. Should the parties fail to reach an agreement the matter can be referred to a dispute resolution process. SIGNED THIS 8th DAY OF December , 1998 . RENEWED THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2022 Xxx Xxxxx, President
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Provincial Health and Safety Committee and Training. The parties agree to establish a Provincial Health and Safety Committee of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Employer. The parties are committed to enhance and promote the Health & Safety that is consistent with our Shared Values. Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of the Provincial Health & Safety Committee to develop strategic plans to implement the following objectives: 1. To raise Health & Safety awareness and engagement of all team members through timely and effective two-way communication of Health and Safety Initiatives. 2. To ensure consistent and effective Health & Safety training to empower team members and increase confidence in health and safety knowledge. 3. To ensure thorough and accurate reporting, and timely follow-up on Health & Safety issues at store level. 4. To meet, or where mutually agreed, exceed all applicable statutory and regulatory standards, including but not limited to, WorkSafe BC, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, etc. 5. To develop a process to ensure all third party contractors, including the equipment and supplies they use, are in compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations to ensure the safety of all Team Members and customers. 6. To allocate the necessary time and resources in-store Health & Safety Committees to follow through on the objectives listed above. The Provincial Health and Safety Committee shall have the discretion to modify the objectives listed above by mutual consent. The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis. Committee functions include: A. Establish and implement health and safety policy.
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  • Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union recognize the role of the joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in promoting a safe and healthful workplace. The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established for each Employer covered by this Collective Agreement. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Committee shall be as between the Employer and the Union, with equal representation, and with each party appointing its own representatives. Representatives of the Union shall be chosen by the Union membership or appointed by the Union. All minutes of the meetings of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee will be recorded in a mutually agreeable format and will be sent to the Union. The Union further agrees to actively pursue with the other Health Care Unions a Joint Union Committee for the purposes of this Article. The Employer agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Employer members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. The Union agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Union members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. Such training and orientation shall take place within six (6) months of taking office.

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