Common use of SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT Clause in Contracts

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT. The Company shall make every effort to furnish and safe working gear and equipment €or the protection of its and shall continue to make reasonable provisions and rules for safety. When a vessel is canalling, berthing ox letting go, the to this Company agrees to use in addition to the are only exception controlled. when Two (2) shall be used for handling mooring lines at all times, one forward and one aft. When pulling long bow and two (2) men line shall be used. Crew to work in cargo holds while unloading or loading operations are in progress, shall be under continuous surveillance by someone on under of the not be to work on Xxxxx's chair while the way. Crew members shall not be required to work on staging the vessel way. hard hats and respirators shall be signed for. suits which MOT standards shall be provided to all crew members on all vessels. It is understood that each unlicensed crew member shall be responsible and accountable for the suit at If any of the above items are not returned at termination of employment, the Employee shall gay for the cost of replacement. During hours of darkness outside painting must not be performed. First-aid kits, life preservers, life-jackets, portable life rafts, etc., shall not be stored away while on the run prior to winter lay-up, shall the lifeboats be emptied of their equipment, permanently covered or securely lashed in for lay-up. is agreed that any safety regulations that the Company may now have in force for the safety of the vessel and crew, and any further safety regulations which the Company shall put into effect: and bring to the attention of the crew, shall be strictly adhered to by all. crew members. It is recognized that it may be necessary for hatches to be opened while the vessel proceeding to a loading port and in transit when the routine cleaning of cargo can be accomplished; however, due and control must be exercised when engaged in this practice. are reminded of their overall responsibility for safety of the vessel and of the crew, bearing in mind the condition of the ship, prevailing and expected weather conditions and sea state. FAMILY

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT. The Company shall make every effort to furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment €or for the protection of its employees and shall continue to make reasonable provisions and rules for their safety. When a vessel is canalling, berthing ox or letting go, the to this Company agrees to use a Signalman in addition to t o the are Winchman. The only exception to this is when mooring winches are side controlled. when Two (2) men shall be used for handling mooring lines at all times, one forward and one aft. When pulling long bow and xxxxx lines, two (2) men per line shall be used. Crew members required to work in cargo holds while unloading or loading operations are in progress, shall be under continuous surveillance by someone on under deck. Members of the not be to work on Xxxxx's chair while the way. Crew members engine room shall not be required to work on staging or Xxxxx's chair while the ship is under way. Crew members not be required to work on staging while the vessel wayis underway. Goggles, hard hats and respirators shall be signed for. Immersion suits which meet MOT standards shall be provided to all crew members on all vessels. It is understood that each unlicensed crew member shall be fully responsible and accountable for the suit at all times. If any of the above items are not returned at termination of employment, the Employee shall gay pay for the cost of replacement. During the hours of darkness outside painting must not be performed. First-aid , kits, life preservers, life-jackets, portable life rafts, etc., shall not be stored away while on the run immediately prior to winter lay-up, nor shall the lifeboats be emptied of their equipment, permanently covered or securely lashed in preparation for lay-up. such O9 It is agreed that any safety regulations that the Company may now have in force for the safety of the vessel and crew, and any further safety regulations which the Company shall put into effect: effect and bring to the attention of the crew, shall be strictly adhered to by all. all crew members. It is recognized that it may be necessary for some hatches to be opened while the vessel proceeding to a loading port and in transit when the routine cleaning of cargo compartments can be accomplished; however. However, due care and control must be exercised when engaged in this practice. Captains are reminded of their overall responsibility responsibilities for safety of the vessel and protection of the crew, bearing in mind the condition of the ship, prevailing and expected weather conditions and sea state. FAMILY\

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT. The Company shall make every effort to furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment €or for the protection of its employees and shall continue to make reasonable provisions and rules for their safety. When a vessel Prior to December clause read as follows: there is canalling, berthing ox letting gono public transportation available and an employee is required to use his her vehicle in conjunction with public transportation, the Company shall pay a two-way car allowance of twenty-five ($0.25) cents per kilometer.” Prior to December clause read as follows: an employee elects to take his her own vehicle the Company shall pay a one-way car allowance of forty ($0.40) cents per kilometer. In no event shall the amount paid under this section exceed the amount that would normally be paid by the Company agrees to use in addition under Article and Any vessel tied up at any wharf, dock or landing place where crew members may go ashore or come aboard, shall have a suitable gangway and a safety net properly secured to the are only exception controlledship for the safe and convenient transit of crew members. when Two (2) Members employed in the engine room shall be used for handling mooring lines at all times, one forward and one aft. When pulling long bow and two (2) men line shall be used. Crew to work in cargo holds while unloading or loading operations are in progress, shall be under continuous surveillance by someone on under of the not be required to work on staging or Xxxxx's chair while the ship is under way. Crew members shall not be required to work on staging while the vessel is under way. Goggles, hard hats and respirators shall be signed for. Immersion suits which meet MOT standards shall be provided to all crew members on all vessels. It is understood that each unlicensed crew member shall be fully responsible and accountable for the suit at all times. If any of the above items are not returned at termination of employment, the Employee employee shall gay pay for the cost of replacementreplacement and hereby authorizes deduction of such costs their payment of wages. During hours of darkness outside painting must not be performed. First-aid kits, life preservers, life-jackets, portable life rafts, etc., shall not be stored away while on the run prior to winter lay-up, shall the lifeboats be emptied of their equipment, permanently covered or securely lashed in for lay-up. It is agreed that any safety regulations that the Company may now have in force for the safety of the vessel and crew, and any further safety regulations which the Company shall put into effect: effect and bring to the attention of the crew, shall be strictly adhered to by all. all crew members. It A Safety Zone bonus of of base pay shall be paid to an employee who works in a war risk area as designated by the P and I Club, where additional insurance premium is recognized required, but only for the period that the employee serves on the vessel in the designated war risk area. (Clause added effective December HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME Employees covered by this Agreement will be considered as dayworkers or watchkeepers. The hours of work for watchkeepers shall be on the basis of the two (2) watch system of six (6) hours on and six (6)hours off commencing at the beginning of the calendar day. There was no clause prior to December Day work shall consist of twelve (12) consecutive hours of work between the hours of and Where in the Captain’s opinion it is prudent to do so, day work may be necessary broken and day workers placed on watches. The work week shall consist of hours per week. Overtime shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half the basic rate for hatches all hours worked in excess of those hours contained in Appendix “A”, listed as over- time. The Company and the Union agree that the hours of work and rest regulations contained in the Canada Shipping Act, as amended from time to time, shall be opened while the vessel proceeding to a loading port and in transit when the routine cleaning of cargo can be accomplished; however, due and control must be exercised when engaged in this practice. are reminded of their overall responsibility for safety of the vessel and of the crew, bearing in mind the condition of the ship, prevailing and expected weather conditions and sea state. FAMILYstrictly adhered to.

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The Company shall make every effort to furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment €or for the protection of its employees and shall continue to make reasonable provisions and rules for their safety. When a vessel is canalling, berthing ox or letting go, the to this Company agrees to use a Signalman in addition to the are Winchman. The only exception to this is when mooring winches are side controlled. when Two (2) men shall be used for handling mooring lines at all times, one forward and one aft. When pulling long bow and xxxxx lines, two (2) men per line shall be used. Crew members required to work in cargo holds while unloading or loading operations are in progress, shall be under continuous surveillance by someone on under deck. Members of the engine room shall not be required to work on staging or Xxxxx's ’s chair while the ship is under way. Crew members shall not be required to work on staging while the vessel is under way. Goggles, hard hats and respirators shall be signed for. suits which meet MOT standards shall be provided to all crew members on all vessels. It is understood that each unlicensed crew member shall be fully responsible and accountable for the suit at all times. If any of the above items are not returned at termination of employment, the Employee shall gay pay for the cost of replacement. During the hours of darkness outside painting must not be performed. First-aid kits, life preservers, life-jackets, portable life rafts, etc., shall not be stored away while on the run immediately prior to winter lay-up, nor shall the lifeboats be emptied of their equipment, permanently covered or securely lashed in preparation for such lay-up. It is agreed that any safety regulations that the Company may now have in force for the safety of the vessel and crew, and any further safety regulations which the Company shall put into effect: effect and bring to the attention of the crew, shall be strictly adhered to by all. all crew members. It is recognized that with and it may be necessary for some hatches to be opened while the vessel is proceeding to a loading port and in transit when the routine cleaning of cargo compartments can be accomplished; however, due care and control must be exercised when engaged in this practice. Captains are reminded of their overall responsibility for safety of the vessel and protection of the crew, bearing in mind the condition of the ship, prevailing and expected weather conditions and sea state. FAMILYDeck personnel shall not be required to perform outside when the temperatures are below freezing point. Transport Canada regulations will be followed in regard to the handling of hoses. FAMILY VISITATION An Employee who has completed one (1) full year of service with the Company, may make arrangements to have his spouse (or common law spouse) accompany him on board for a period of up to, but no more than, fifteen (15) days once each calendar year provided the Employee’s accommodations are suitable single room). This privilege will only be granted on voyages in Canadian waters excluding the Arctic. Requests for such visitation shall be made in writing a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance and shall be granted on a first come first serve basis. These arrangements will be approved for only one (1) unlicensed employee’s spouse (or common law spouse) at a time. The employee’s spouse (or common law spouse) shall not interfere in any way with the operation of the vessel and shall sign a waiver releasing the Company of all liabilityfor any mishap that may happen while aboard the vessel. With the prior approval of the Captain or Chief Engineer which shall not be unreasonably withheld, an employee may while the vessel is in port, bring his spouse and family aboard for a visit, with the exception of children under twelve (12) years of age. Prior to their coming on board, the employee must sign a Company waiver releasing the Company of all liability. SCHEDULE OF WAGES Schedule of wages including a increase effective June 2006: Time One Half Double Time Basic Hourly Overtime Rate Overtime Rate Wage Rate per hour worked per hour worked Able Xxxxxx Ordinary Xxxxxx Mechanical Asst. Chief Cook Second Cook Entry Level Positions (see Note Ordinary Xxxxxx Mechanical Asst. Sat. Sun. in excess of

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT. a) The Company shall make every effort to furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment €or for the protection of its employees and shall continue to make reasonable provisions provision and rules for their safety. Life jackets, hard hats, head lamps, ear protectors and dust protectors shall be provided by the company for crew members who are required to work aboard vessels, scows, barges, or log tows. One (1) pair of strap-on-caulks shall be carried on each vessel. Crew members will be required to sign for the above safety equipment. The above safety equipment shall be replaced when necessary on an exchange basis at no cost to the employee. When a vessel crew member falls sick, or is canallinginjured, berthing ox letting go, it will be the duty of the Master to this see that he gets first aid or medical treatment as quickly as possible. The Company agrees will provide for the employee's return to use in addition to the are only exception controlledhome port. when Two (2) All accidents and injuries shall be used for handling mooring lines logged medically at all times, one forward and one aftthe time they occur. When pulling long bow and two (2) men line A tug shall be usedsupplied with life jackets sufficient for all crew members. Crew A medical fully maintained shall be aboard. A stretcher shall also be aboard where space is available. An employee shall be entitled free of charge to work a approved floater coat including the style upon completion of one year's service with the Company. The Company shall issue the coats and will replace them when necessary. The Company will make the coats available at its office. An employee who requests in cargo holds while unloading or loading operations are in progresslieu anti-exposure coveralls, shall be under continuous surveillance have the first paid by someone on under the Company and shall reimburse the Company the difference. Where the employee leaves the employ of the not be to work on Xxxxx's chair while the way. Crew members shall not be required to work on staging the vessel way. hard hats and respirators shall be signed for. suits which MOT standards shall be provided to all crew members on all vessels. It is understood that each unlicensed crew member shall be responsible and accountable for the suit at If any of the above items are not returned at termination of employment, the Employee shall gay for Company before acquiring six (6)months service the cost of replacementthe floater coat or the monies advanced will be deducted his final pay. New employees are not covered on their first tour of duty. During the hours of darkness darkness, outside painting must not be performed. First-aid kitsWhere existing space allows, life preservers, life-jackets, portable life rafts, etc., seating will be provided for the helmsman. The Company agrees that crew members shall not be stored away while required to perform any work on the run prior to winter lay-upstaging, shall the lifeboats be emptied of their equipmentladders, permanently covered or securely lashed in for lay-up. is agreed that any safety regulations that the Company may now have in force for the safety of the vessel and crew, and any further safety regulations which the Company shall put into effect: and bring to the attention of the crew, shall be strictly adhered to by all. crew members. It is recognized that it may be necessary for hatches to be opened Xxxxx's chair while the vessel proceeding is underway. Individual companies undertake to a loading port and examine the possibility of making anchor chains on vessels self-stowing. New continuous operating vessels will be provided with self-stowing anchor chains. Survival Suits The Company agrees to provide survival suits in transit when accordance with the routine cleaning of cargo can be accomplished; however, due and control must be exercised when engaged in this practice. are reminded of their overall responsibility for safety recommendations of the vessel Joint Industry Safety Committee, drafted September Whenever a crew member is required to work aboard a tow out of verbal communication range or sight from the tug control station, he shall be supplied with a suitable radio which will not restrict his movement and of at the crew, bearing in mind the condition of the ship, prevailing and expected weather conditions and sea state. FAMILYsame time allow for immediate communication at all times.