SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 Employees shall be provided with a safe, drug and alcohol free environment in which to work. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employees. 24.2 The Contractor, subcontractors and employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure adequate awareness and understanding of the manner of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules. 24.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. 24.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except that the employee may not make any such claim, or refuse to perform Covered Work as a pretext for refusing to carry out a work assignment. 24.5 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor. 24.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, shall provide a convenient and sanitary supply of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment. 24.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 13.
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Samples: Community Workforce Agreement
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 Employees 24.01 The Corporation acknowledges its responsibility to observe all reasonable precautions for the safety, health and sanitation of its employees during working hours, as required by the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee guidelines in conjunction with the Health and Safety Act and shall supply such equipment and training as necessary for this purpose. The Union acknowledges its responsibility and that of its members to cooperate in the maintenance of safe working practices and conditions and in the observances of rules in this regard.
24.02 The Employer shall supply rubber gloves, safety goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, overalls, vests, hard hats and hearing protection where necessary.
24.03 Upon proof of purchase, the employer shall reimburse the cost of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved safety footwear to a maximum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) once per year to an employee who is required to wear such footwear. Safety footwear should ensure OHMS rated steel shank/steel toe.
24.04 The Employer shall pay a two hundred dollar ($200.00) yearly allowance to Public Works Department outside workers for the purchase of safety overalls/coveralls and a one hundred and fifty dollar ($150.00) yearly clothing allowance to office and clerical workers.
24.05 The Union shall be provided with notified immediately of each accident or injury requiring a safe, drug and alcohol free environment in which to workWorkplace Safety & Insurance Board report. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project The form of notification shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employeesin accordance with legislative requirements.
24.2 The Contractor, subcontractors 24.06 An employee who is injured during working hours and employees performing Covered Work on is required to leave for treatment or is sent home as a result of such injury shall receive payment for the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure adequate awareness and understanding remainder of the manner shift at his regular rate of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules.
24.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is pay without deduction from sick leave unless a doctor or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
24.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except nurse states that the employee may not make any such claim, is fit for further work on that shift.
24.07 Transportation to and from the nearest physician or refuse to perform Covered Work hospital for employees requiring medical care as a pretext for refusing to carry out a result of an accident at work assignmentshall be at the expense of the Employer.
24.5 24.08 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor.
24.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, Employer shall provide UV rated safety sunglasses to employees who work outside as a convenient daily requirement of their job. Each Employee entitled to receive sunglasses in accordance with this paragraph shall receive them on an as needed basis at the Employer’s expense to a maximum of 5 pairs per entitled Employee per calendar year. The determination of what constitutes as needed and sanitary supply appropriate sunglasses to meet the requirements of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment.
24.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue this paragraph shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to solely at the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 13Employer’s discretion.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 23.1 Employees shall be provided with a safe, drug and alcohol free environment in which to work. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employees.
24.2 23.2 The Contractor, subcontractors and employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure adequate awareness and understanding of the manner of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules.
24.3 23.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
24.4 23.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except that the employee may not make any such claim, or refuse to perform Covered Work as a pretext for refusing to carry out a work assignment.
24.5 23.5 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation arises which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor.
24.6 23.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, shall provide a convenient and sanitary supply of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment.
24.7 23.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 1312.
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Samples: Community Workforce Agreement
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 Employees shall be provided with a safe, drug and alcohol free environment in which to work. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employees.
24.2 The Contractor, subcontractors and employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure adequate awareness and understanding of the manner of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules.
24.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
24.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except that the employee may not make any such claim, or refuse to perform Covered Work as a pretext for refusing to carry out a work assignment.
24.5 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation arises which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor.
24.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, shall provide a convenient and sanitary supply of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment.
24.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 13.
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Samples: Community Workforce Agreement
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 23.1 Employees shall be provided with a safe, drug and alcohol alcohol-free environment in which to work. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employees.
24.2 23.2 The Contractor, subcontractors and employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of District, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure ensure adequate awareness and understanding of the manner of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules.
24.3 23.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
24.4 23.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except that the employee may not make any such claim, claim or refuse to perform Covered Work as a pretext for refusing to carry out a work assignment.
24.5 23.5 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation arises which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor.
24.6 23.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, shall provide a convenient and sanitary supply of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment.
24.7 23.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his or her duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 1312.
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Samples: Community Workforce Agreement
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION. 24.1 23.1 Employees shall be provided with a safe, drug and alcohol alcohol-free environment in which to work. All employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall be covered by a properly classified Alaska Workers’ Compensation Policy. All required safety equipment shall be provided by the Contractor or subcontractors at no cost to employees.
24.2 23.2 The Contractor, subcontractors and employees performing Covered Work on the Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to job safety and safe work practices (hereinafter, “Safety Rules’). Safety meetings will be scheduled and conducted weekly by the Contractor or subcontractor as appropriate, to discuss safety on the Project and to insure ensure adequate awareness and understanding of the manner of implementation and the application of all Safety Rules.
24.3 23.3 All employees shall be required to use appropriate, personal, protective equipment as is or may be prescribed by state or federal safety and health standards or by the Contractor. Adequate training shall be provided to all Project employees to ensure proper utilization of such equipment. Failure of employees to use such equipment properly may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
24.4 23.4 No employee shall be required to work under conditions or circumstances which place the employee in imminent danger of physical harm or injury, except that the employee may not make any such claim, claim or refuse to perform Covered Work as a pretext for refusing to carry out a work assignment.
24.5 23.5 The Contractor or subcontractor may shut down a job, or a portion thereof, if in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s judgment, there exists an emergency situation arises which could endanger the life and safety of an employee. In such cases, employees will be compensated only for the actual time worked or for standby time if standby is required by the Contractor or subcontractor.
24.6 23.6 The Contractor and its subcontractors, as appropriate, shall provide a convenient and sanitary supply of drinking water and sanitary drinking cups, adequate sanitary toilet and clean up facilities for the employees, and dry shacks sufficient to accommodate employees during rest and meal breaks, and for storage of employee's personal clothing and equipment.
24.7 23.7 Where an unsafe condition is alleged to exist, the affected employee shall first notify his or her immediate supervisor who shall take any necessary corrective action. If the employee’s immediate supervisor is not available, the employee may satisfy his duty to report unsafe conditions promptly, by notifying any available Shop Xxxxxxx or management representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. If the parties fail to resolve any difference or disagreement over the existence of an unsafe condition or the appropriate corrective measures to be taken, the issue shall be referred immediately, for final and binding, resolution to the CWA Administrator and resolved by the PAC pursuant to Article 1312.
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Samples: Community Workforce Agreement