Common use of Violence Policies, Measures and Procedures Clause in Contracts

Violence Policies, Measures and Procedures. The Employer agrees to develop, in consultation with the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative, formalized explicit policies, measures and procedures and training to deal with violence. The policy will address the prevention of workplace violence, the management of violent situations, and support to employees who have faced violence. The policy, measures and procedures shall be part of the employee's health and safety program. All employees shall receive training on the employer's violence policy, measures and procedures. Prior to implementing any changes to these policies, measures and procedures and training the employer agrees to consult with the Union and the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The employer agrees to conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments of the workplace in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The employer will provide a written copy of the risk assessments to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The parties agree that if incidents involving aggressive patient or visitor occurs, such action will be recorded and reviewed at Occupational Health and Safety Committee. In addition, the parties will refer the employee to the process outlined in the policy on violence and aggressive behaviour. Reasonable steps within the control of the Hospital will follow to address the legitimate health and safety concerns of the member presented in that forum.