Common use of Safety Procedures Clause in Contracts

Safety Procedures. The Boards shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each University may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or regulations by the University, the President of the University shall first consult with the Chapter President regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University on the date of execution of this Agreement. Whenever, upon the recommendation of the Library Director or the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriate, the Vice President shall have determined that the work environment in the library or a portion thereof shall be intolerable, he/she shall take such steps as may be practical to provide alternative work areas for the performance of the unit member’s contractual responsibilities. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter President, the Board shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the University. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section may be processed through Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure contained in Article XI but shall not be processed to Step 3 or Step 4 thereof. Grievances not resolved at Step 2 may be submitted by the Association for consideration by the Employee Relations Committee. Consistently with the preservation of rights of privacy and the effective conduct of investigations by law enforcement personnel, the University shall, if the same are known to it, inform members of the bargaining unit of any threats made against their persons or property by any individual or group, including any member of the academic community.

Safety Procedures. Section 1 The Boards Employer shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each University The State Universities, Colleges or Community Colleges may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or and regulations by the a State University, College or Community College, the President CEO shall consult with representatives of the University shall first consult with the Chapter President Union regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, provided however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University State University, College or Community College on the date of execution of this Agreement. WheneverAll work related injuries shall be reported to the appropriate administrator immediately upon their occurrence or when the employee has knowledge of such injuries in accordance with the procedures in effect at the State University, upon the recommendation of the Library Director College or the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriateCommunity College. When an employee is injured while at work, the Vice President State University, College or Community College shall have determined that complete and process the standard form for Employer’s first report of injury within fourteen (14) days from the filing of said report with a copy to the employee. An Employee shall not suffer any loss of wages or benefits on the day upon which they suffer a work environment in the library or a portion thereof shall be intolerable, he/she shall take such steps as may be practical to provide alternative work areas -related injury and seek medical treatment for the performance of the unit member’s contractual responsibilities. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter President, the Board shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the Universitysame. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section Article may be processed through Step 2 IV of the Grievance Procedure contained grievance procedure set forth in Article XI 29 of this Agreement but shall not be processed to Step 3 V thereof. Section 2 There shall be established a committee to be known as the Union/Management Safety Committee at each State University, College or Step 4 thereofCommunity College. Grievances Such committee shall be composed of eight (8) members, four (4) representing the State University, College or Community College administration and four (4) representing the Union. Such Committee may reduce their number by mutual agreement The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote a safe, clean and wholesome environment, the development of safety programs and procedures and shall focus attention on any injuries which have resulted and would serve to alter or revise arty such programs or procedures. There shall be at least four (4) meetings of the Committee each year. Additional meetings shall be arranged at the request of either party. Any health and safety issue which cannot be resolved at Step 2 by the local level Safety Committee may be submitted referred by mutual agreement of both parties to the Association Board Level Labor/Management Committee for consideration by the Employee Relations Committee. Consistently with the preservation of rights of privacy and the effective conduct of investigations by law enforcement personnel, the University shall, if the same are known to it, inform members of the bargaining unit of any threats made against their persons or property by any individual or group, including any member of the academic communitydiscussion.

Safety Procedures. The Boards shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each University College may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or regulations by the UniversityCollege, the President of the University College shall first consult with the Chapter President regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University College on the date of execution of this Agreement. Whenever, upon the recommendation of the Library Director or the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriate, the Vice President shall have determined that the work environment in the library or a portion thereof shall be intolerable, he/she shall take such steps as may be practical to provide alternative work areas for the performance of the unit member’s contractual responsibilities. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter President, the Board shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other othe r facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the UniversityCollege. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section may be processed through Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure contained in Article XI but shall not be processed to Step 3 or Step 4 thereof. Grievances not resolved at Step 2 may be submitted by the Association for consideration by the Employee Relations Committee. Consistently with the preservation of rights of privacy and the effective conduct of investigations by law enforcement personnel, the University College shall, if the same are known to it, inform members of the bargaining unit of any threats made against their persons or property by any individual or group, including any member of the academic community.

Safety Procedures. Section 1. The Boards Employer shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each The University may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunderthere under. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or and regulations by the University, the President CEO shall consult with representatives of the University shall first consult with the Chapter President Union regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, provided however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University on the date of execution of this Agreement. Whenever, All work related injuries shall be reported to the appropriate administrator immediately upon their occurrence or when the recommendation employee has knowledge of such injuries in accordance with the Library Director or procedures in effect at the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriateUniversity. When an employee is injured while at work, the Vice President University shall have determined that complete and process the standard form for Employer's first report of injury within fourteen (14) days from the filing of said report with a copy to the employee. All work environment in the library or a portion thereof related injuries shall be intolerable, he/she shall take reported to the appropriate administrator immediately upon their occurrence or when the employee has knowledge of such steps as may be practical to provide alternative work areas for injuries in accordance with the performance of procedures in effect at the unit member’s contractual responsibilitiesUniversity. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof When an employee is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter Presidentinjured while at work, the Board University shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost complete and process the standard form for Employer’s first report of injury within fourteen (14) days from the filing of said report with a copy to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the Universityemployee. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section may be processed through Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure contained in Article XI but shall not be processed to Step 3 or Step 4 thereof. Grievances not resolved at Step 2 3 of the Grievance procedures set forth in Article 29 of this Agreement may be submitted referred to a 3 member review committee within 7 days of receipt of the Step 3 decision. • Said committee shall be comprised of the Director of Environmental Safety or equivalent, one union-designated representative and one management- designated representative to review and make recommendations to the Chancellor. • The committee shall meet within 15 working days of said referral and shall make recommendations within 10 working days of the meeting. • Time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Section 2. There shall be established a committee to be known as the Union/Management Safety Committee at each University. Such Committee shall be composed of twelve (12) members, six (6) representing the administration and six (6) representing the Union. Such Committee may reduce their number by mutual agreement. The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote a safe, clean and wholesome environment, the development of safety programs and procedures and shall focus attention on any injuries which have resulted and would serve to alter or revise any such programs or procedures. The parties agree that work area temperatures are an appropriate topic for the Safety Committee. There shall be at least four (4) meetings of the Committee each year. Additional meetings shall be arranged at the request of either party. Any health and safety issue which cannot be resolved by the Association local level Safety Committees may be referred by mutual agreement of both parties to the Board Level Labor/Management Committee for consideration discussion. Section 3. Where uniforms, protective clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses or any type of protective device are necessary and required in the performance of an employee's duties, or where employee's clothing is subject to excessive wear and tear because of chemicals, abrasives, pollutants, etc., and need to be frequently replaced, such uniforms, protective clothing or any type of protective device will be provided by the Employee Relations CommitteeUniversity. 1. Consistently Employees shall have a First Aid kit available in their work area. 2. No employee shall be required to lift unreasonable weights without adequate assistance. 3. No employee shall be required to operate defective equipment. 4. Where it is currently the practice, at least two employees shall be assigned when working underground, in tunnels, in crawl spaces, in hazardous areas where steam, sewage, electrical, or other systems exist, in trenches with a depth of five or more feet, or when working more than ten feet above the floor or the ground. For other institutions, appropriate precautions (i.e. additional staffing, close supervision, etc.) will be taken to ensure the safety of employees working in these hazardous areas. 5. No employee shall be assigned to work from ladders, staging, or rigging unless such equipment meets all safety regulations. 6. The provisions of all applicable rules, standards, regulations and codes promulgated under the provision of the General Laws shall apply to all apparatus, materials, equipment and structures, their installation, maintenance and operation within this University. The University and the Union shall endeavor to conform to such rules, standards, regulations, and codes. 7. Employees shall notify the appropriate office of the University (i.e. Office of Human Resources or Director of Facilities) prior to notifying any administrative agency of the between Commonwealth of any condition or situation concerning work orders, or work performed requiring a license, a certificate of competency, certificate of registration, or a permit. 8. Employees shall not work in areas, known by management, where toxic or radioactive materials are present unless they are made aware of the hazards. All such hazards shall be posted and identified. 9. The University agrees to take positive action to eliminate pets and stray animals on campus and the problems arising from the keeping of pets. 10. Employees needing transportation the main campus and satellite facilities shall be transported in enclosed vehicles during cold and/or inclement weather to perform assigned duties. 11. Employees shall not be assigned excessive or unreasonable workloads. 12. All work shall be performed under safe and sanitary conditions; provided, however, the workforce may be used to correct an unsafe or unsanitary condition. 13. Each University shall endeavor to keep each women’s restroom equipped with a sanitary napkin dispensing machine which shall be kept supplied and in working order. 14. Those institutions that currently provide a cot suitably equipped and a chair and/or furnish adequate rest area facilities for the use of employees shall continue to do so. The issue of providing an adequate rest area will be a permanent agenda item for the University Safety Committee established by the terms of Article 26. 15. The University shall supply chemicals to eliminate nauseous odors. 16. The first aid area shall be equipped with a cot and necessary first aid supplies. 17. Employees assigned to work exposed to unreasonable conditions of weather or extremities in temperature shall be allowed reasonable rest periods each hour. 18. Power tools and saws shall be sharpened by competent individuals. 19. The University shall comply with the preservation rules and regulations of rights the Commonwealth of privacy and Massachusetts which apply to the effective conduct of investigations by law enforcement personnelUniversity. The University agrees to endeavor to arrange for transportation to a medical facility for any employee requiring medical treatment. When an employee is separated from the payroll because he/she has exhausted his/her sick leave, the University shallshall furnish the necessary forms for requesting group insurance coverage on a current premium basis. 20. No employee shall be assigned to work in areas where heavy moving machinery, if high voltage current, or nauseous gases are present unless he/she is accompanied by one or more other employees. 21. With all reasonable speed, areas found to contain friable asbestos containing materials shall be posted, and all reports of suspected areas of asbestos hazard shall be promptly investigated. 22. The issue of asbestos generally will be a permanent agenda item for the same are known University Safety Committee established by the terms of Article 26. The Committee shall periodically review standards for adequacy with respect to itcurrent research and recommend additions to the standards where shown to be necessary. A. In order to promote and establish a safe environment within the workplace the parties hereto agree that health and safety issues relative to VDT's shall be an appropriate item for discussion by the labor/management committee as established in Article 32. B. VDT operators shall not be required to perform continuous duties at the work screen for periods in excess of two (2) hours at a time. For each consecutive two (2) hour period worked at his/her station, inform members the employee shall be entitled to be away from the screen for a contiguous period of fifteen (15) minutes. Such fifteen (15) minute period may consist of an alternative job assignment or any break or lunch period otherwise authorized by this Agreement. C. The CEO/designee shall make reasonable efforts to reduce Repetitive Strain Injuries within the institution. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ employees who work on VDT systems may request temporary reassignment within their job description or a comparable position, and be reassigned within two weeks of notification for the duration of the bargaining unit of any threats made against their persons or property pregnancy. Such work assignment shall be determined by any individual or group, including any member of the academic communityCEO. This request must be in writing to the CEO with verification from the employee's physician.

Safety Procedures. Section 1. The Boards Employer shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each University The College may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or and regulations by the UniversityCollege, the President CEO shall consult with representatives of the University shall first consult with the Chapter President Union regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, provided however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University College on the date of execution of this Agreement. Whenever, All work related injuries shall be reported to the appropriate administrator immediately upon their occurrence or when the recommendation employee has knowledge of such injuries in accordance with the Library Director or procedures in effect at the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriateCollege. When an employee is injured while at work, the Vice President College shall have determined that complete and process the work environment in standard form for Employer’s first report of injury within fourteen (14) days from the library or filing of said report with a portion thereof shall be intolerable, he/she shall take such steps as may be practical copy to provide alternative work areas for the performance of the unit member’s contractual responsibilities. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter President, the Board shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the Universityemployee. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section Article may be processed through Step 2 IV of the Grievance Procedure contained grievance procedure set forth in Article XI 29 of this Agreement but shall not be processed to Step 3 V thereof. Section 2. There shall be established a committee to be known as the Union/Management Safety Committee at each College. Such committee shall be composed of eight (8) members, four (4) representing the college administration and four (4) representing the Union. Such Committee may reduce their number by mutual agreement. The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote a safe, clean and wholesome environment, the development of safety programs and procedures and shall focus attention on any injuries which have resulted and would serve to alter or Step 4 thereofrevise any such programs or procedures. Grievances There shall be at least four (4) meetings of the Committee each year. Additional meetings shall be arranged at the request of either party. Any health and safety issue which cannot be resolved at Step 2 by the local level Safety Committee may be submitted referred by mutual agreement of both parties to the Board Level Labor/Management Committee for discussion. Section 3. Where uniforms, protective clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses or any type of protective device are necessary and required in the performance of an employee’s duties, or where employee’s clothing is subject to excessive wear and tear because of chemicals, abrasives, pollutants, etc., and need to be frequently replaced, such uniforms, protective clothing or any type of protective device will be provided by the Association for consideration by College. 1. Employees shall have a First Aid kit available in their work area. 2. No employee shall be required to lift unreasonable weights without adequate assistance. 3. No employee shall be required to operate defective equipment. 4. Where it is currently the Employee Relations Committeepractice, at least two (2) employees shall be assigned when working underground, in tunnels, in crawl spaces, in hazardous areas where steam, sewage, electrical, or other systems exist, in trenches with a depth of five (5) or more feet, or when working more than ten (10) feet above the floor or the ground. Consistently with For other institutions, appropriate precautions (i.e., additional staffing, close supervision, etc.) will be taken to ensure the preservation safety of rights employees working in these hazardous areas. 5. No employee shall be assigned to work from ladders, staging, or rigging unless such equipment meets all safety regulations. 6. The provisions of privacy all applicable rules, standards, regulations and codes promulgated under the General Laws shall apply to all apparatus, materials, equipment and structures, their installation, maintenance and operation within the College. The College and the effective conduct Union shall endeavor to conform to such rules, standards, regulations and codes. 7. Employees shall notify the appropriate office of investigations the College (i.e., Office of Employee/Labor Relations or Director of Facilities) prior to notifying any other administrative agency of the Commonwealth of any condition or situation concerning work orders, or work performed requiring a license, a certificate of competency, certificate of registration, or a permit. 8. Employees shall not work in areas, known by law enforcement personnelmanagement, where toxic or radioactive materials are present unless they are made aware of the hazards. All such hazards shall be posted and identified. 9. The College agrees to take positive action to eliminate pets and stray animals on campus and the problems arising from the keeping of pets. 10. Employees shall not be assigned excessive or unreasonable workloads. 11. All work shall be performed under safe and sanitary conditions, provided, however, the University shallworkforce may be used to correct an unsafe or unsanitary condition. 12. Each College shall endeavor to keep each woman’s restroom equipped with a sanitary napkin dispensing machine, if which shall be kept supplied, and in working order. 13. Those institutions that currently provide a cot suitably equipped and a chair and/or furnish adequate rest area facilities for the same use of employees shall continue to do so. The issue of providing an adequate rest area will be a permanent agenda item for the College Safety Committee established by Article 26. 14. The College shall endeavor to eliminate noxious odors. 15. The First Aid area shall be equipped with a cot and necessary First Aid supplies. 16. Employees assigned to work exposed to unreasonable conditions of weather or extremities in temperature shall be allowed reasonable rest periods each hour. 17. Power tools and saws shall be sharpened by competent individuals. 18. The College agrees to endeavor to arrange for transportation to a medical facility for any employee requiring medical treatment. 19. No employee shall be assigned to work in areas where heavy moving machinery, high voltage current, or nauseous gases are known to it, inform members present unless he/she is accompanied by one or more other employees. 20. Except at campuses where it is currently the practice of the bargaining unit custodial force to wash windows on the outside of any threats made against their persons or property by any individual or groupbuildings where it is necessary to use extension ladders, including any safety belts, boatswain chairs, staging and power lifts, no member of the academic communitycustodial force shall be required to perform such tasks using said equipment. 21. With all reasonable speed, areas found to contain friable asbestos- containing materials shall be posted, and all reports of suspected areas of asbestos hazard shall be promptly investigated. 22. The issue of asbestos generally will be a permanent agenda item for the College Safety Committee established by the terms of Article 26. The Committee shall periodically review standards for adequacy with respect to current research and recommend additions to the standards where shown to be necessary. A. In order to promote and establish a safe environment within the workplace the parties hereto agree that health and safety issues relative to VDT’s shall be an appropriate item for discussion by the Labor/Management Committee as established in Article 32. B. VDT operators shall not be required to perform continuous duties at the work screen for periods in excess of two (2) hours at a time. For each consecutive two (2) hour period worked at his/her station, the employee shall be entitled to be away from the screen for a contiguous period of fifteen (15) minutes. Such fifteen (15) minute period may consist of an alternative job assignment or any break or lunch period otherwise authorized by this Agreement. C. Pregnant employees who work on VDT systems may request temporary reassignment within their job description or a comparable position, and be reassigned within two weeks of notification for the duration of the pregnancy. Such work assignment shall be determined by the CEO. This request must be in writing to the CEO with verification from the employee’s physician.

Safety Procedures. Section 1. The Boards Employer shall comply with any and every applicable statute, federal and state, and with any such rules and regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, that govern the conditions of health and safety in the place of work of its employees. Each University The College may promulgate and enforce any such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate from time to time to provide for the safety of its employees and to ensure compliance with any such statute or with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Prior to the promulgation of any such rules or and regulations by the UniversityCollege, the President CEO shall consult with representatives of the University shall first consult with the Chapter President Union regarding such rules and regulations and their enforcement; provided, provided however, that such consultation shall not be required in respect of any such rules and regulations in force at any University College on the date of execution of this Agreement. Whenever, All work related injuries shall be reported to the appropriate administrator immediately upon their occurrence or when the recommendation employee has knowledge of such injuries in accordance with the Library Director or procedures in effect at the Library Program Area Chair, as may be appropriateCollege. When an employee is injured while at work, the Vice President College shall have determined that complete and process the work environment in standard form for Employer’s first report of injury within fourteen (14) days from the library or filing of said report with a portion thereof shall be intolerable, he/she shall take such steps as may be practical copy to provide alternative work areas for the performance of the unit member’s contractual responsibilities. Whenever any Board shall have been informed or shall have other cause to believe that any work location or part thereof is unsafe or unhealthy, it shall investigate the same and shall, as soon as may be practicable thereafter, take such steps as it deems necessary and appropriate to correct any unsafe or unhealthy condition that it determines actually to exist. At the request of the Chapter President, the Board shall provide annual asbestosis tests, at no cost to any member of the bargaining unit, to those members of the bargaining unit who, while in the employ of the Board, have worked in buildings or other facilities where asbestos is or has been present. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided information concerning test results promptly upon receipt of the information by the Universityemployee. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Section Article may be processed through Step 2 IV of the Grievance Procedure contained grievance procedure set forth in Article XI 29 of this Agreement but shall not be processed to Step 3 V thereof. Section 2. There shall be established a committee to be known as the Union/Management Safety Committee at each College. Such committee shall be composed of eight (8) members, four (4) representing the college administration and four (4) representing the Union. Such Committee may reduce their number by mutual agreement. The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote a safe, clean and wholesome environment, the development of safety programs and procedures and shall focus attention on any injuries which have resulted and would serve to alter or Step 4 thereofrevise any such programs or procedures. Grievances There shall be at least four (4) meetings of the Committee each year. Additional meetings shall be arranged at the request of either party. Any health and safety issue which cannot be resolved at Step 2 by the local level Safety Committee may be submitted referred by mutual agreement of both parties to the Board Level Labor/Management Committee for discussion. Section 3. Where uniforms, protective clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses or any type of protective device are necessary and required in the performance of an employee’s duties, or where employee’s clothing is subject to excessive wear and tear because of chemicals, abrasives, pollutants, etc., and need to be frequently replaced, such uniforms, protective clothing or any type of protective device will be provided by the Association for consideration by College. 1. Employees shall have a First Aid kit available in their work area. 2. No employee shall be required to lift unreasonable weights without adequate assistance. 3. No employee shall be required to operate defective equipment. 4. Where it is currently the Employee Relations Committeepractice, at least two (2) employees shall be assigned when working underground, in tunnels, in crawl spaces, in hazardous areas where steam, sewage, electrical, or other systems exist, in trenches with a depth of five (5) or more feet, or when working more than ten (10) feet above the floor or the ground. Consistently with For other institutions, appropriate precautions (i.e., additional staffing, close supervision, etc.) will be taken to ensure the preservation safety of rights employees working in these hazardous areas. 5. No employee shall be assigned to work from ladders, staging, or rigging unless such equipment meets all safety regulations. 6. The provisions of privacy all applicable rules, standards, regulations and codes promulgated under the General Laws shall apply to all apparatus, materials, equipment and structures, their installation, maintenance and operation within the College. The College and the effective conduct Union shall endeavor to conform to such rules, standards, regulations and codes. 7. Employees shall notify the appropriate office of investigations the College (i.e., Office of Employee/Labor Relations or Director of Facilities) prior to notifying any other administrative agency of the Commonwealth of any condition or situation concerning work orders, or work performed requiring a license, a certificate of competency, certificate of registration, or a permit. 8. Employees shall not work in areas, known by law enforcement personnelmanagement, where toxic or radioactive materials are present unless they are made aware of the hazards. All such hazards shall be posted and identified. 9. The College agrees to take positive action to eliminate pets and stray animals on campus and the problems arising from the keeping of pets. 10. Employees shall not be assigned excessive or unreasonable workloads. 11. All work shall be performed under safe and sanitary conditions, provided, however, the University shallworkforce may be used to correct an unsafe or unsanitary condition. 12. Each College shall endeavor to keep each woman’s restroom equipped with a sanitary napkin dispensing machine, if which shall be kept supplied, and in working order. 13. Those institutions that currently provide a cot suitably equipped and a chair and/or furnish adequate rest area facilities for the same use of employees shall continue to do so. The issue of providing an adequate rest area will be a permanent agenda item for the College Safety Committee established by Article 26. 14. The College shall endeavor to eliminate noxious odors. 15. The First Aid area shall be equipped with a cot and necessary First Aid supplies. 16. Employees assigned to work exposed to unreasonable conditions of weather or extremities in temperature shall be allowed reasonable rest periods each hour. 17. Power tools and saws shall be sharpened by competent individuals. 18. The College agrees to endeavor to arrange for transportation to a medical facility for any employee requiring medical treatment. 19. No employee shall be assigned to work in areas where heavy moving machinery, high voltage current, or nauseous gases are known to it, inform members present unless he/she is accompanied by one or more other employees. 20. Except at campuses where it is currently the practice of the bargaining unit custodial force to wash windows on the outside of any threats made against their persons or property by any individual or groupbuildings where it is necessary to use extension ladders, including any safety belts, boatswain chairs, staging and power lifts, no member of the academic communitycustodial force shall be required to perform such tasks using said equipment. 21. With all reasonable speed, areas found to contain friable asbestos- containing materials shall be posted, and all reports of suspected areas of asbestos hazard shall be promptly investigated. 22. The issue of asbestos generally will be a permanent agenda item for the College Safety Committee established by the terms of Article 26. The Committee shall periodically review standards for adequacy with respect to current research and recommend additions to the standards where shown to be necessary. A. In order to promote and establish a safe environment within the workplace the parties hereto agree that health and safety issues relative to VDT’s shall be an appropriate item for discussion by the Labor/Management Committee as established in Article 32. B. VDT operators shall not be required to perform continuous duties at the work screen for periods in excess of two (2) hours at a time. For each consecutive two