Common use of Sewer Chokes Clause in Contracts

Sewer Chokes. AT A GLANCE 8.9.2.1 Employees clearing sewer chokages shall be paid at the rate set out in the Allowances Table of this Agreement whilst so engaged. 8.9.2.2 The sewer choke allowance is to compensate for the highly obnoxious working conditions associated with the clearing of blockages from sewer mains (of any diameter) carrying raw or partially treated sewerage to sewerage treatment plants, often in circumstances where direct contact withthe raw sewerage is unavoidable. 8.9.2.3 For the purposes of this sub-clause, a sewer choke shall mean a partial or total blockage that may result in a spill to the external environment from thesewer system. 8.9.2.4 The sewer choke allowance is paid per shift, including overtime shifts which are not continuous with an ordinary shift. The sewer choke allowance shall not be paid in addition to the sewerage treatment works allowance at sub-clause 8.9.4 of this Agreement.