SPECIAL SAFETY MEASURES. 6.2.1. To insure safety and eliminate unnecessary occupational accidents, the Employers agree that vehicles will be properly cabbed and screened and shall be equipped with heaters and defrosters. On-the-highway vehicles shall be equipped with large mirrors. 6.2.2. In the event of a legitimate safety complaint applicable to the job, the employee involved shall not suffer disciplinary action of such serious nature as to cause him to lose his job. 6.2.3. The employee will notify his supervisor immediately of any alleged safety defect. If the employee and his supervisor are in disagreement regarding the serviceability of the equipment, the employee's Union Representative and the Employer will be the first called to resolve the dispute. 6.2.4. No employee shall be required to drive a vehicle that does not meet the requirements of the State vehicle safety codes with regard to brakes, running gear and mechanical soundness. If an employee is requested to drive a vehicle in violation of this clause, the Union will contact the Employer and in the event necessary corrections are not made, the Union will then contact the AGC. If the Union and AGC agree on the violation, the refusal of the employee to operate such vehicle until it is repaired shall not be a violation of this Agreement, and no further steps of arbitration shall apply. (a) High speed roads shall be properly maintained.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
