Hearing Protection On vessels where there exists steady state and impact noise considered excessive, Officers shall be provided with adequate hearing protective devices. The noise exposure levels and standards of protective equipment shall be as provided for in the Transport Canada Coast Guard Standards Respecting Noise Control and Hearing Protection in Canadian Towboats over fifteen (15) Tons, Gross Tonnage, subject to the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
Meetings and Hearings All meetings and hearings under this procedure shall not be conducted in public and shall include only such parties in interest and their designated or selected representatives, heretofore referred to in this Article.
Civil Actions Except where there has been gross negligence on the part of an employee, the Employer will:
Hearings The Hearing Officer shall hold hearings on a quarterly basis unless there are no appeals to hear or the parties agree to pend any open appeals. All materials considered in the position review shall be submitted to the Hearing Officer prior to the hearing and neither party will submit evidence at the hearing that was not submitted during the position review. The Hearing Officer shall endeavor to hold multiple hearings each day, and shall issue a concise decision which shall be final and binding. The Hearing Officer shall have no authority to alter the terms and conditions of this contract. Employees may be represented at the hearing and will be released from work with no loss of pay to attend the hearing. The Hearing Officer's fees and expenses shall be shared equally by the parties.