Unsafe Work Areas. In the event the Employer determines that an employee’s work area is unsafe, or that the employee is being or has been exposed to hazardous levels of fumes, chemicals, or other substances the Employer will notify the employee as soon as possible of the potential danger or exposure, and will take the actions appropriate to remedy the unsafe condition.
Unsafe Work Areas. In the event the University determines that an employee’s work area is unsafe, or that the employee is being/has been exposed to hazardous levels of fumes or chemicals, the University will notify the employee as soon as possible of the potential danger or exposure, and will take the actions appropriate to remedy the unsafe condition.
Unsafe Work Areas. A. Any employee who is performing duties which he or she believes endangers his or her health or safety will promptly notify their immediate supervisor and/or complete a DCMA Hazard Report IAW the applicable DCMA instructions. If the supervisor agrees with the employee and cannot solve the problem by providing immediate adequate protection, the supervisor shall remove the employee from the situation and contact SOH.
B. An employee has the right to decline to perform an assigned task because of a reasonable belief that under the circumstances the task poses imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm, coupled with a reasonable belief that there is insufficient time to seek effective redress through normal hazard reporting and abatement procedures. [29 CFR 1960.46(a)]. Contact SOH immediately if a situation involves imminent danger to personnel.
C. The affected AFGE Local President will be promptly notified of all work areas that are determined to be unsafe or unhealthy through the CMO.
D. Hazard Reports may be submitted anonymously via mail service or other means. Anonymity of the reporting employee shall be maintained. The CMO will provide periodic feedback to the AFGE Local President until resolved.
E. Employees should report all mishaps. Employees who report or file complaints regarding safety conditions in the workplace, shall not be subject to reprisal.
