Common use of Refusal of Unsafe Work Clause in Contracts

Refusal of Unsafe Work. (a) No Employee or Owner Operator shall be disciplined for acting in compliance with the Canada Labour Code and its regulations. An Employee or Owner Operator may exercise his/her right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with applicable legislation. There shall be no loss of pay during the period of refusal provided that the individual performs other duties within his job classification as directed by the Company if such work is available. (b) It will not be a violation of this Agreement when Employees refuse to operate unsafe equipment as prescribed by law. All unsafe equipment shall be locked out and red-tagged. (c) In the event of a dispute over the condition of a vehicle, the matter shall be resolved after consultation between a member of management and a certified mechanic. Such certificate shall be in writing. Should said vehicle be certified by a mechanic as safe, then the employee who refused to take said vehicle out may be subject to discipline.

Refusal of Unsafe Work. (a) No Employee or Owner Operator shall be disciplined for acting in compliance with the Canada Labour Code and its regulations. An Employee or Owner Operator may exercise his/her their right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with applicable legislation. There shall be no loss of pay during the period of refusal provided that the individual performs other duties within his job classification as directed by the Company if such work is available. (b) It will not be a violation of this Agreement when Employees refuse to operate unsafe equipment as prescribed by law. All unsafe equipment shall be locked out and red-tagged. (c) In the event of a dispute over the condition of a vehicle, the matter shall be resolved after consultation between a member of management and a certified mechanic. Such certificate shall be in writing. Should said vehicle be certified by a mechanic as safe, then the employee who refused to take said vehicle out may be subject to discipline.