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 providing a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
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-two- way communication of Health and Safety Initiatives.Safety
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 BCWorkSafeBC, 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 for 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 X. Xxxxxxxxx and implement health and safety policy.
B. Discuss and decide issues arising from unresolved work site worksite committee recommendations.
C. Assist and ensure compliance with WCB WorkSafeBC regulations.
D. Develop and implement Employer/Union ergonomics programs.
E. Establish X. Xxxxxxxxx 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 providing provide a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
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 X. Xxxxxxxxx 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 X. Xxxxxxxxx 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 providing a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 17 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
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-two- way communication of Health and Safety Initiativesinitiatives.
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 for 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 worksite committee recommendations.
C. Assist and ensure compliance with WCB WorkSafeBC 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 providing provide a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
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 enhance and promoting 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 X. Xxxxxxxxx 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 X. Xxxxxxxxx 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 providing a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 17 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
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 providing a selection of rubber safety boots for use by employees for as long as the employees, employed at date of ratification 1997 (August 17, 17 1997), in the store desire this option. 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 Educational 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.
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Samples: Collective Agreement