Common use of SAFETY & HEALTH Clause in Contracts

SAFETY & HEALTH. Section 1. The Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, and all employees are expected to cooperate in the implementation thereof. Both the Company and the Workmen's Committee recognize their mutual interest to assist in the prevention, correction, and elimination of all unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. Section 2. No employee shall be required to perform services that seriously endanger his physical safety, and his refusal to do such work shall not warrant or justify discharge. In all such cases, an immediate conference between the Company and Union shall be held to settle the issue in question. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Workmen's Committee to be a Union Health and Safety Committee that will discharge this responsibility at a scheduled session as held under Article XVIII. Discussion of Safety and Health topics will be included in minutes issued from that session. The Health and Safety Committee will have the responsibility of making constructive recommendations for changes to eliminate unhealthy and unsafe conditions and practices. Recommendations of the Health and Safety Committee will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure under Article IV. Section 4. The Company will provide and maintain adequate health and safety equipment, monitoring devices, and personnel protective equipment. Additionally, the Company will provide employee training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable in use and maintenance of health and safety equipment and personnel protective equipment. Section 5. The Company will provide appropriate routine medical examinations at its discretion. A report of the medical findings will be made to the affected employee. Section 6. Inspection of all equipment throughout the plant or place of employment shall be continued by the Plant Manager or other persons designated by the Company from time to time. An inspection of any equipment may be secured upon the recommendation of the Workmen's Committee or the workmen employed on such equipment. The Union Workmen's Committee may make written suggestions to the Plant Manager or his representatives as to the elimination of hazards in order to prevent accidents. Section 7. A Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Team will be maintained for purposes of making periodic inspections of the plant premises and recommendations to improve Safety and Housekeeping. This team will consist of not more than two (2) members of this Workmen's Committee, or two (2) other members of the bargaining unit, and other persons outside the bargaining unit as designated by the Company. Those members of the bargaining unit who serve on the team will be excused from work, with pay, on the day of the inspection, and the vacancy created will be filled in accordance with Article XI, Section 8. Section 8. Two (2) "at-large" employees will be selected by the Company to participate in the Manufacturing Department Safety Planning Committee. The term of service will normally be one (1) year for these employees. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 9. One (1) "at-large" employee from the area in which the accident occurred, selected by the Company, will be asked to serve on formal Accident Investigation Teams as formed. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 10. The Company may, at its discretion, maintain a plant Emergency Squad for preserving the well-being of both employees and the physical facilities within the plant. The Company may assign employees to the Emergency Squad by classification and classification qualification. The Emergency Squad shall be trained in first aid, personal rescue, fire fighting and other emergency training under the overall direction of the plant Safety Supervisor. Other selected personnel will be expected to attend training sessions to complement the makeup of the Emergency Squad, emergency equipment, and substitute as Emergency Squad Leader. The Emergency Squad will be called in the event of an emergency, consistent with the Plant Emergency Plan, and shall be considered the primary crew to perform the duties and direct the operation during the emergency. However, should the need arise, other available employees, including salaried employees, may assist the Emergency Squad. If a need arises during an emergency, the Emergency Squad Leader may, at his discretion, call out additional Emergency Squad members. The Company will maintain relationships with local emergency service groups so that, if available and if required, these groups may assist the Plant Emergency Squad.

SAFETY & HEALTH. Section 1. The Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, and all employees are expected to cooperate in the implementation thereof. Both the Company and the Workmen's Committee recognize their mutual interest to assist in the prevention, correction, and elimination of all unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. Section 2. No employee shall be required to perform services that seriously endanger his physical safety, and his refusal to do such work shall not warrant or justify discharge. In all such cases, an immediate conference between the Company and Union shall be held to settle the issue in question. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Workmen's Committee to be a Union Health and Safety Committee that will discharge this responsibility at a scheduled session as held under Article XVIII. Discussion of Safety and Health topics will be included in minutes issued from that session. The Health and Safety Committee will have the responsibility of making constructive recommendations for changes to eliminate unhealthy and unsafe conditions and practices. Recommendations of the Health and Safety Committee will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure under Article IV. Section 4. The Company will provide and maintain adequate health and safety equipment, monitoring devices, and personnel protective equipment. Additionally, the Company will provide employee training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable in use and maintenance of health and safety equipment and personnel protective equipment. Section 5. The Company will provide appropriate routine medical examinations at its discretion. A report of the medical findings will be made to the affected employee. Section 6. Inspection of all equipment throughout the plant or place of employment shall be continued by the Plant Manager or other persons designated by the Company from time to time. An inspection of any equipment may be secured upon the recommendation of the Workmen's Committee or the workmen employed on such equipment. The Union Workmen's Committee may make written suggestions to the Plant Manager or his representatives as to the elimination of hazards in order to prevent accidents. Section 7. A Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Team will be maintained for purposes of making periodic inspections of the plant premises and recommendations to improve Safety and Housekeeping. This team will consist of not more than two (2) members of this Workmen's Committee, or two (2) other members of the bargaining unit, and other persons outside the bargaining unit as designated by the Company. Those members of the bargaining unit who serve on the team will be excused from work, with pay, on the day of the inspection, and the vacancy created will be filled in accordance with Article XI, Section 8. Section 8. Two (2) "at-large" employees will be selected by the Company to participate in the Manufacturing Department Safety Planning Committee. The term of service will normally be one (1) year for these employees. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 9. One (1) "at-large" employee from the area in which the accident occurred, selected by the Company, will be asked to serve on formal Accident Investigation Teams as formed. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 10. The Company may, at its discretion, maintain a plant Emergency Squad for preserving the well-being of both employees and the physical facilities within the plant. The Company may assign employees to the Emergency Squad by classification and classification qualification. The Emergency Squad shall be trained in first aid, personal rescue, fire fighting and other emergency training under the overall direction of the plant Safety Supervisor. Other selected personnel will be expected to attend training sessions to complement the makeup of the Emergency Squad, emergency equipment, and substitute as Emergency Squad Leader. The Emergency Squad will be called in the event of an emergency, consistent with the Plant Emergency Plan, and shall be considered the primary crew to perform the duties and direct the operation during the emergency. However, should the need arise, other available employees, including salaried employees, may assist the Emergency Squad. If a need arises during an emergency, the Emergency Squad Leader may, at his discretion, call out additional Emergency Squad members. The Company will maintain relationships with local emergency service groups so that, if available and if required, these groups may assist the Plant Emergency Squad.

SAFETY & HEALTH. Section 1. The Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, and all employees are expected to cooperate in the implementation thereof. Both the Company and the Workmen's Workers Committee recognize their mutual interest to assist in the prevention, correction, and elimination of all unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. Section 2. No employee shall be required to perform services that seriously endanger his physical safety, and his refusal to do such work shall not warrant or justify discharge. In all such cases, an immediate conference between the Company and Union shall be held to settle the issue in question. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Workmen's Workers Committee to be a Union Health and Safety Committee that will discharge this responsibility at a scheduled session as held under Article XVIII. Discussion of Safety and Health topics will be included in minutes issued from that session. The Health and Safety Committee will have the responsibility of making constructive recommendations for changes to eliminate unhealthy and unsafe conditions and practices. Recommendations of the Health and Safety Committee will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure under Article IV. Section 4. The Company will provide and maintain adequate health and safety equipment, monitoring devices, and personnel protective equipment. Additionally, the Company will provide employee training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable in use and maintenance of health and safety equipment and personnel protective equipment. Section 5. The Company will provide appropriate routine medical examinations at its discretion. A report of the medical findings will be made to the affected employee. Section 6. Inspection of all equipment throughout the plant or place of employment shall be continued by the Plant General Manager or other persons designated by the Company from time to time. An inspection of any equipment may be secured upon the recommendation of the Workmen's Workers Committee or the workmen employed on such equipment. The Union Workmen's Workers Committee may make written suggestions to the Plant General Manager or his representatives as to the elimination of hazards in order to prevent accidents. Section 7. A Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Team will be maintained for purposes of making periodic inspections of the plant premises and recommendations to improve Safety and Housekeeping. This team will consist of not more than two (2) members of this Workmen's Workers Committee, or two (2) other members of the bargaining unit, and other persons outside the bargaining unit as designated by the Company. Those members of the bargaining unit who serve on the team will be excused from work, with pay, on the day of the inspection, and the vacancy created will be filled in accordance with Article XI, Section 8. Section 8. Two (2) "at-large" employees will be selected by the Company to participate in the Manufacturing Department Safety Planning Committee. The term of service will normally be one (1) year for these employees. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 9. One One (1) "at-large" employee from the area in which the accident occurred, selected by the Company, will be asked to serve on formal Accident Investigation Teams as formed. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 10. The Company may, at its discretion, maintain a plant Emergency Squad for preserving the well-being of both employees and the physical facilities within the plant. The Company may assign employees to the Emergency Squad by classification and classification qualification. The Emergency Squad shall be trained in first aid, personal rescue, fire fighting and other emergency training under the overall direction of the plant Safety Supervisor. Other selected personnel will be expected to attend training sessions to complement the makeup of the Emergency Squad, emergency equipment, and substitute as Emergency Squad Leader. The Emergency Squad will be called in the event of an emergency, consistent with the Plant Emergency Plan, and shall be considered the primary crew to perform the duties and direct the operation during the emergency. However, should the need arise, other available employees, including salaried employees, may assist the Emergency Squad. If a need arises during an emergency, the Emergency Squad Leader may, at his discretion, call out additional Emergency Squad members. The Company will maintain relationships with local emergency service groups so that, if available and if required, these groups may assist the Plant Emergency Squad.

SAFETY & HEALTH. Section 1. The Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, and all employees are expected to cooperate in the implementation thereof. Both the Company and the Workmen's Workers Committee recognize their mutual interest to assist in the prevention, correction, and elimination of all unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. Section 2. No employee shall be required to perform services that seriously endanger his physical safety, and his refusal to do such work shall not warrant or justify discharge. In all such cases, an immediate conference between the Company and Union shall be held to settle the issue in question. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Workmen's Workers Committee to be a Union Health and Safety Committee that will discharge this responsibility at a scheduled session as held under Article XVIII. Discussion of Safety and Health topics will be included in minutes issued from that session. The Health and Safety Committee will have the responsibility of making constructive recommendations for changes to eliminate unhealthy and unsafe conditions and practices. Recommendations of the Health and Safety Committee will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure under Article IV. Section 4. The Company will provide and maintain adequate health and safety equipment, monitoring devices, and personnel protective equipment. Additionally, the Company will provide employee training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable in use and maintenance of health and safety equipment and personnel protective equipment. Section 5. The Company will provide appropriate routine medical examinations at its discretion. A report of the medical findings will be made to the affected employee. Section 6. Inspection of all equipment throughout the plant or place of employment shall be continued by the Plant General Manager or other persons designated by the Company from time to time. An inspection of any equipment may be secured upon the recommendation of the Workmen's Workers Committee or the workmen employed on such equipment. The Union Workmen's Workers Committee may make written suggestions to the Plant General Manager or his representatives as to the elimination of hazards in order to prevent accidents. Section 7. A Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Team will be maintained for purposes of making periodic inspections of the plant premises and recommendations to improve Safety and Housekeeping. This team will consist of not more than two (2) members of this Workmen's Workers Committee, or two (2) other members of the bargaining unit, and other persons outside the bargaining unit as designated by the Company. Those members of the bargaining unit who serve on the team will be excused from work, with pay, on the day of the inspection, and the vacancy created will be filled in accordance with Article XI, Section 8. Section 8. Two (2) "“at-large" ” employees will be selected by the Company to participate in the Manufacturing Department Safety Planning Committee. The term of service will normally be one (1) year for these employees. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 9. One (1) "“at-large" ” employee from the area in which the accident occurred, selected by the Company, will be asked to serve on formal Accident Investigation Teams as formed. The Company will maintain a list of those employees agreeing to serve. Section 10. The Company may, at its discretion, maintain a plant Emergency Squad for preserving the well-being of both employees and the physical facilities within the plant. The Company may assign employees to the Emergency Squad by classification and classification qualification. The Emergency Squad shall be trained in first aid, personal rescue, fire fighting and other emergency training under the overall direction of the plant Safety Supervisor. Other selected personnel will be expected to attend training sessions to complement the makeup of the Emergency Squad, emergency equipment, and substitute as Emergency Squad Leader. The Emergency Squad will be called in the event of an emergency, consistent with the Plant Emergency Plan, and shall be considered the primary crew to perform the duties and direct the operation during the emergency. However, should the need arise, other available employees, including salaried employees, may assist the Emergency Squad. If a need arises during an emergency, the Emergency Squad Leader may, at his discretion, call out additional Emergency Squad members. The Company will maintain relationships with local emergency service groups so that, if available and if required, these groups may assist the Plant Emergency Squad.