Common use of Special Rates and Provisions Clause in Contracts

Special Rates and Provisions. Where there is an absence of adequate natural ventilation the employer shall provide ventilation by artificial means and supply an approved type of respirator and/or an approved type of hood with airline attached and in addition the employer shall supply protective clothing as approved by the Department of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare; proper washing facilities together with towels, soap and a plentiful supply of hot water shall be available when required. Where an employee is using materials of the types mentioned in this subclause and such work continues to his/her meal break, he/she shall be entitled to take washing time of ten minutes immediately prior to his/her meal break. Where this work continues to the ceasing time of the day or is finalised at any time prior to the ceasing time of the day, washing time of ten minutes shall be granted. The washing time break or breaks shall be counted as time worked.