TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as follows: (a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. (b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes. (c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed. (d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant. (e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, and shall be removed by the outgoing driver. (f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police or at the scales and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay. (g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. 18.01 TRUCK MAINTENANCE It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's ’s responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers, who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate first aid kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not tarpaulin.
(h) Bulkheads will be entitled to wages lostinstalled on van-type trucks.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. 18.01 TRUCK MAINTENANCE - It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers, who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate first aid kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not tarpaulin.
(h) Bulkheads will be entitled to wages lostinstalled on van-type trucks.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Companycompany's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out- going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers, who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) The Company shall supply a fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a tarpaulin.
(h) If ever a driver is charged improperly for mechanic was asked to use a violation of traffic laws while driving 3/4 ton in icy winter conditions or in a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay situation that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guiltyhe felt was unsafe, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled was at liberty to wages lostdecline the job with no repercussions or the Company would rent a 4x4 for that particular job.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate first aid kit for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages losteach service vehicle.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(dc) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(ed) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, equipment to his immediate supervisor he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(fe) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an over load and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers, who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(f) The Company shall supply a fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle.
(g) If All vehicles used for off property services shall have proper VHF radio equipment with all channels or frequencies necessary for off-highway communication. The Company shall provide and maintain radios in good working condition. The Company shall not compel any driver to operate vehicles off- highway if radios are not working.
(h) The Company shall provide and maintain a driver is charged improperly safety check communication system for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lostemployees who work alone or after hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees employee that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. Employees who knowingly operate such unsafe equipment may be liable to disciplinary action.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts. Failure of employees to use the safety belts may result in disciplinary action.
(c) It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantPlant. If a driver is required to adjust air brakes on a vehicle, then he shall be provided with the tool to do so.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
(h) No driver shall be permitted to allow other than employees of the Company who are on duty to ride in his truck or vehicle, except with authorization of the Company, or in the event of a bona fide emergency.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should shall not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate first aid kit for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle each service vehicle.
(h) Service truck maintenance and is found not guilty condition to be kept to the minimum standards as outlined in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lostCommercial Vehicle Inspection Manual.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages losttarpaulin.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees Employee that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. Employees who knowingly operate such unsafe equipment may be liable to disciplinary action.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts. Failure of employees to use the safety belts may result in disciplinary action.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantPlant.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied to the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Company will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's ’s responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag is to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer Company shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay. Except when the overload is due to the employee’s negligence.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer Company shall pay that employee's legal fees and ’s loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
h) No driver shall be permitted to allow other than employees of the Company who are on duty to ride in his truck or vehicle, except with authorization of the Company, or in the event of a bona fide emergency.
i) Whenever any Plant employee or vending driver or whomsoever is required to lift any item or machinery or equipment weighing over 105 pounds, he shall be given assistance.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. 35.01 It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) 35.02 The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) 35.03 No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant.
(e) 35.04 It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file.
35.05 When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) 35.06 The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) 35.07 If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, fees and not be entitled to wages lost.
35.08 In the event that a driver shall suffer revocation of driver's licence and other employment is not available with the Employer, he shall be granted a leave of absence and it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for him to accept employment elsewhere.
35.09 Should the employee request continued benefit coverage during the leave of absence, it is understood that all monies paid on behalf of the employee for the maintenance of benefits shall be reimbursed by the employee.
35.10 The Employer shall provide that security personnel be present for any employee who is −35− required to enter the Employer's property between 12:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. provided no shift is in progress. It is understood that unplanned situations may occur that prevent the security personnel from attending this clause, in which case the Employer will have been deemed to have met this requirement.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts and each truck must contain a First-Aid kit.
(c) It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantPlant.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company, for safety purposes, must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposesbody.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required supplied the driver on which he must report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and so that the head office of the Company will have a copy of this report to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantfile.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages losttarpaulin.
(h) All vehicles will comply with Workers' Compensation Regulations.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. Employees who knowingly operate such unsafe equipment may be liable to disciplinary action.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts. Failure of employees to use the safety belts may result in disciplinary action.
(c) It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers driver shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantPlant.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied to each driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
(h) No driver shall be permitted to allow other than employees of the Company who are on duty to ride in his truck or vehicle, except with authorization of the Company or in the event of a bona fide emergency.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management the Company and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsfollowing is agreed:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where if employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and all newly purchased equipment shall also be fitted with safety belts.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor that all All units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers A form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle supplied to the proper place driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and so that the head office of maintenance and parkingthe Company will have a copy of this report on file. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx mark the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags tag or other marking devices. This tag is to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(fe) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If limit.
f) In the event that a driver shall suffer revocation of his driver's license and other employment is stopped by not available with the police or at the scales and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rateCompany, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis granted a leave of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for absence without pay and it shall not be a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found this Agreement for him to accept employment elsewhere. This shall not guilty in Court, interfere with the Employer shall pay that Company's right to discipline or discharge such employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate first aid kit for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages losteach service vehicle.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management the Company and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsfollowing is agreed:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where if employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and all newly purchased equipment shall also be fitted with safety belts.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor that all All units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers A form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle supplied to the proper place driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and so that the head office of maintenance and parkingthe Company will have a copy of this report on file. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags tag or other marking devices. This tag is to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(fe) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If limit.
(f) In the event that a driver shall suffer revocation of his driver’s license and other employment is stopped by not available with the police or at the scales and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rateCompany, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis granted a leave of the working time rate of absence, without pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for , and it shall not be a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found this Agreement for him to accept employment elsewhere. This shall not guilty in Court, interfere with the Employer shall pay that Company’s right to discipline or discharge such employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. 35.01 It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) 35.02 The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) 35.03 All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts.
(c) 35.04 It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) 35.05 No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant.
(e) 35.06 It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file.
35.07 When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx mark the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) 35.08 The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) 35.09 If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, fees and not be entitled to wages lost.
35.10 In the event that a driver shall suffer revocation of driver's licence and other employment is not available with the Employer, he shall be granted a leave of absence and it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for him to accept employment elsewhere.
35.11 Should the employee request continued benefit coverage during the leave of absence, it is understood that all monies paid on behalf of the employee for the maintenance of benefits shall be reimbursed by the employee.
35.12 The Employer shall provide that security personnel be present for any employee who is required to enter the Employer's property between 12:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. provided no shift is in progress. It is understood that unplanned situations may occur that prevent the security personnel from attending this clause, in which case the Employer will have been deemed to have met this requirement.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts and each truck must contain a First-Aid kit.
(c) It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, conditions nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantpremises.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag is to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police police or held up at the scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles vehicles, which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in with a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management Management, and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as followsto the following:
(ai) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. Employees who knowingly operate such unsafe equipment maybe liable to disciplinary action.
(bii) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts. Failure of employees to use the safety belts may result in disciplinary action.
(ciii) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(div) No drivers driver shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plantPlant.
(ev) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied to the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Company will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(fvi) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police Police or at the scales any scales, and is fined, the Employer Company shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of pay.
(gvii) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer Company shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
(viii) No driver shall be permitted to allow other than employees of the Company, who are on duty to ride in his truck or vehicle, except with authorization of the Company or in the event of a bona fide emergency.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management the Company and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as follows:
(a) following is agreed: The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where if employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All . trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company purposes and the Union having regard for the all newly purchased equipment shall also be fitted with safety and driver health factor that all belts. units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers . A form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle supplied to the proper place driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and so that the head office of maintenance and parkingthe Company will have a copy of this report on file. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx mark the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags tag or other marking devices. This tag is to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) . The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limitslimit. If In the event that a driver shall suffer revocation of his driver's license and other employment is stopped by not available with the police or at the scales and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rateCompany, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis granted a leave of the working time rate of pay.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for absence without pay and it shall not be a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found this Agreement for him to accept employment elsewhere. This shall not guilty in Court, interfere with the Employer shall pay that Company's right to discipline or discharge such employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.Superior Propane Jan. Dec. Doc
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Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company Employer and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer agrees as followsto the following:
(a) The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment. Employees who knowingly operate such unsafe equipment may be liable to disciplinary action.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposespurposes and shall also be fitted with safety belts. Failure of employees to use the safety belts may result in disciplinary action.
(c) It is agreed between the Company Employer and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to the proper place of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing of flat tires when away from the plant. necessary repairs forthwith.
(e) It is mutually agreed that a form shall be supplied the driver on which to report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy, and so that the head office of the Employer will have a copy of this report on file. When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the CompanyEmployer's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle in excess of the legal load limits. If a driver is stopped by the police or at the any scales and is fined, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto thereto, if a driver is stopped by the Police police or held up at scales the scales, due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he shall be paid for all such time on the basis of the working time rate of paypay except when the overload is due to the employee's negligence.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle working, and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that the employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lost.
(h) No driver shall be permitted to allow other than employees of the Company who are on duty ride his truck or vehicle, except with authorization of the Company, or in the event of a bona fide emergency.
(i) Drivers who operate their vehicles in an unsafe manner; who do not report marks or points against their driver's licence; who lose their driver's licence; may have disciplinary action taken up against them up to and including discharge.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers wipers, and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required supplied the driver on which to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover report defects in equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver's responsibility in checking his truck for gas driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If a driver is charged improperly The Company shall supply an adequate First Aid Kit for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle each service vehicle.
(h) A Safety Committee shall be appointed with representation from all shifts and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees departments and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lostmeet once per month.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees employees, that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer Company must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union Union, having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(d) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(e) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(f) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an overload and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(g) If The Company shall supply a driver is charged improperly fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle. Each uncovered service vehicle shall be equipped with a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages losttarpaulin.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. It is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employees that employees should not operate vehicles which are not in safe operating condition and not equipped with the safety appliances equipment required by law. The employee assigned to drive a vehicle shall make a proper pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, consisting of oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and lights checks. Once the driver leaves the Shop the vehicle is his responsibility. A report (Cry Sheet) must be filled out and signed each day as to whether the vehicle is in good condition or not. Failure to fill in this report will bring disciplinary action. The maintenance of equipment in a sound operating condition is not only a function, function but a responsibility of Management and in respect thereto the Employer Company agrees as follows:
(a) The Employer Company shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances equipment, seat belts, or stickers prescribed by law. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement where employees refuse to operate such equipment.
(b) All trucks owned or leased by the Employer must have steps or other similar devices to enable drivers to get in and out of the body for safety purposes.
(c) It is agreed between the Company and the Union having regard for the safety and driver health factor factor, that all units vehicles shall have adequate heaters, windshield wipers and defrosters installed.
(dc) No drivers It is mutually agreed that a form shall be asked or required to service or maintain trucks or equipment. This shall not cover supplied the driver's responsibility driver on which he must report defects in checking his truck for gas equipment with sufficient copies so that the driver may retain a copy and oil or to see it is in proper operating condition, nor in driving his vehicle to so that the proper place head office of maintenance and parking. This shall not apply to changing the Company will have a copy of flat tires when away from the plantthis report on file.
(ed) When a driver reports a defect in equipment, equipment to his immediate supervisor he must tag or xxxx the vehicle involved in such a manner so that any other employee will notice the defective equipment. It shall be the Company's responsibility to supply such tags or other marking devices. This tag to be left on the vehicle in order to show the work has been completed, completed and shall be removed by the outgoing out-going driver.
(fe) The Employer Company shall not compel any driver to operate a vehicle which weighs in excess of the legal load gross weight limits. If Where a driver is stopped by with the police or at knowledge of the scales Company operates with an over load and is finedconvicted, the Employer shall pay such fines. In addition thereto if a driver is stopped by the Police or held up at scales due to overloading or any other reason involving the equipment and that driver is working on other than an hourly rate, he Company shall be paid responsible for all such time on the basis any fines involved. Drivers, who of the working time rate of paytheir own accord, operate with an overload may be subject to discipline and responsible for their own fines.
(f) The Company shall supply a fire extinguisher and an adequate First Aid Kit for each service vehicle.
(g) If All vehicles used for off property services shall have proper VHF radio equipment with all channels or frequencies necessary for off-highway communication. The Company shall provide and maintain radios in good working condition. The Company shall not compel any driver to operate vehicles off-highway if radios are not working.
(h) The Company shall provide and maintain a driver is charged improperly safety check communication system for a violation of traffic laws while driving a Company vehicle and is found not guilty in Court, the Employer shall pay that employee's legal fees and loss of wages. However, if the employee is found guilty, he shall pay his own legal fees, and not be entitled to wages lostemployees who work alone or after hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement