Common use of Right to Refuse Dangerous Work Clause in Contracts

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work. In accordance with the legislation, employees may refuse work if they believe on reasonable grounds that the work constitutes a danger to themselves or others. An employee who refuses work on these grounds shall promptly notify their supervisor. If the dangerous condition is not immediately remedied, then the supervisor shall immediately inspect the workplace in the presence of the employee and the Union Co-Chair (or designate). The supervisor shall take any action necessary to remedy any dangerous condition. The employee or the Union Co-Chair may recommend a solution to the problem. The employee may continue to refuse the work until the condition is remedied. Another employee may not be asked to perform the work unless they have been advised of the first employee=s refusal and the reasons for it.

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work. In accordance with the legislation, employees may refuse work if they believe on reasonable grounds that the work constitutes a danger to themselves or others. An employee who refuses work on these grounds shall promptly notify their supervisor. If the dangerous condition is not immediately remedied, then the supervisor shall immediately inspect the workplace in the presence of the employee and the Union Co-Chair (or designate). The supervisor shall take any action necessary to remedy any dangerous condition. The employee or the Union Co-Chair may recommend a solution to the problem. The employee may continue to refuse the work until the condition is remedied. Another employee may not be asked to perform the work unless they have been advised of the first employee=s 's refusal and the reasons for it.