Special Hazards / Imminent Risk Sample Clauses
The Special Hazards / Imminent Risk clause defines the procedures and responsibilities when a situation arises that poses an immediate threat to health, safety, or property. In practice, this clause typically allows either party—often the contractor or site supervisor—to halt work or evacuate personnel if a hazardous condition is identified, such as a gas leak, structural instability, or fire risk. Its core function is to prioritize safety by ensuring that urgent risks are addressed promptly, thereby preventing harm and clarifying the steps to be taken in emergencies.
Special Hazards / Imminent Risk. When duties involving special hazards must be performed, the Agency will inform the employees involved concerning the hazards/risks and the proper work methods to be used. When an employee or the Union believes that the employee is being required to work under conditions that are unsafe or unhealthy beyond normal hazards inherent in the operation in question, he or she shall refer the matter to his or her supervisor. This may include situations where staffing levels are not in keeping with the demonstrated levels of risk. The supervisor will make an evaluation of the working conditions and direct that the work either be continued or stopped. If the supervisor directs that the work continue, the employee (or Union official) may, if time permits, immediately escalate the request for review of the matter to the second line supervisor. However, if time does not permit such an escalation, the employee must obey the order of the supervisor unless the employee reasonably believes that obeying the order would expose the employee to a health or safety hazard presenting an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm.
Special Hazards / Imminent Risk. 1. When an employee or the Union believes that the employee is being required to work under conditions which are unsafe or unhealthy beyond normal hazards inherent in the operation in question, the employee shall refer the matter to his or her supervisor. This may include situations where staffing levels are not in keeping with the demonstrated levels of risk. The supervisor will make an evaluation of the working conditions and direct that the work either be continued or stopped. If the supervisor directs that the work continue, the employee (or Union official) may, if time permits, immediately escalate the request for review of the matter to the second line supervisor. However, if time does not permit such an escalation, the employee must obey the order of the supervisor unless the employee reasonably believes that obeying the order would expose the employee to a health or safety hazard presenting an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm. Any employee assertion of imminent danger or refusal to work because of such danger should be immediately reported by the employee to their immediate supervisor.