Common use of Safety and Health Committee Clause in Contracts

Safety and Health Committee. The parties agree to maintain a Safety & Health Committee, to represent the Winnipeg Region and the Central Region facilities. The committee shall meet quarterly during regular working hours. The Safety & Health Committee shall conduct safety tours of the Employer's operations at their respective locations. The Safety & Health Committee will be comprised of up to two (2) individuals appointed by the Union on behalf of the Winnipeg Region facilities and up to three (3) representatives on behalf of the Central Region facilities. Up to five (5) representatives will be appointed by the Employer. The full-time Union Representative and/or full-time Safety and Health Representative and the Employer’s Consultants may also attend these meetings from time to time. Minutes of all meetings that occur shall be kept and a copy shall be given to each member of the Committee and, as well, a copy shall be posted on the bulletin board in each location for all employees to see. The Union office shall also be e-mailed a copy of these minutes. The Chairperson of this Committee shall rotate from meeting to meeting to ensure that there is an equal balance of representation in this position between management and the employees. All time spent on the Safety & Health Committee by employees will be considered paid time, including travel time to attend the meetings, except for pre-meetings which will be without pay.