Visual Display Terminals. After each hour of continuous operation of a V.D.T., a V.D.T. Operator shall have the opportunity for a change in such duties for a period of ten (10) minutes.
Visual Display Terminals. The Joint Health & Safety Committee may make suggestions to reduce exposure to hazards associated with radiation (i.e. shielding)
Visual Display Terminals. Where an employee is required to operate a visual display terminal the following will apply:
27:1 The employee will not monitor a screen continuously for longer than two
Visual Display Terminals. A pregnant employee working on VDTs may be given alternate employment, where possible, with no loss of pay or benefits for the duration of the employee's pregnancy if the employee so requests. If no such employment is available, a leave of absence without pay or benefits shall be granted.
Visual Display Terminals. Employees who are pregnant shall not be required to operate VDT's. An employee may request a reassignment to another position if available. If no alternative position is currently available, the employee will be granted a leave of absence or allowed to fill any available job in accordance with provisions of the Collective Agreement. (1985)
Visual Display Terminals. 39.01 The Company agrees to maintain video display terminals and computers in accordance with government regulations.
39.02 Pregnant employees shall be allowed to carry out alternate duties within the bargaining unit for the duration of their pregnancy, provided they are capable of performing the work in question and a vacancy exists. Pregnant women with concerns regarding the effects of VDT’s on their unborn children shall be allowed to be absent from work, without pay, and to continue to accrue seniority during the period of their pregnancy- related absence.
39.03 The Company shall provide radiation screens for pregnant employees who request them.
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Visual Display Terminals. Safety regulations for operators will be developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Committee, for mutual acceptance by the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees that such regulations will contain the following provisions for employees who normally spend the majority of their daily shift as operators:
20.7.1 The Employer will pay reasonable costs for an initial eye examination by an ophthalmologist, and subsequent examinations if problems develop, which are not covered by the Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance Commission. If special eyeglasses are required by an employee to work on a visual display terminal, they may apply to the Employer for reimbursement for the cost of such glasses. Such a request must be made in advance of ordering the glasses.
20.7.2 Employees who work steadily at visual display terminals will be ensured a twenty
Visual Display Terminals employee working on may be given alternate employment, where possible, with no loss of pay or benefits for the duration of the employee’s pregnancy if the employee so requests. If no such employment is available, a leave of absence without pay or benefits shall be granted,