Common use of Wet Weather Clause in Contracts

Wet Weather. The following procedure will not affect the rights and responsibilities of Employee health and safety representatives as determined by the OHS Act. In the event of rain Employees shall follow the procedure outlines below. Employee Advises Supervisor of Rain Supervisor Discusses issue with the Employee Safety Representative Issue Resolved Yes No Employee health and safety representative discusses with Project Manager If all the above has been exhausted and the issue is still unresolved it shall be referred to the disputes procedure set out in clause 15 of Part A of this Agreement. Note: Management will be readily available to discuss issues raised as they occur, as will Employee health and safety representatives in an effort to resolve those issues. Whilst it is raining, Employees will be required to: (i) Continue to undertake work, where it can be demonstrated to be safe to do so. (ii) Continue to work under cover and/or relocate to alternative work under cover. (iii) Obtain materials and services for Employees working undercover where there is only minimal exposure to inclement weather. (iv) Off load and load materials and equipment other than for lengthy periods in heavy rain provided it is safe to do so, as agreed between the Employee involved and their supervisor. (v) In addition to the above, perform emergency, safety and pollution work. In addition, will work on unexpected breakdowns, which can be corrected in a limited time duration (less than two (2) hours). (vi) Where a concrete pour has been commenced prior to rain Employees may be required to complete such pour to a practical stage.

Wet Weather. The following procedure will not affect the rights and responsibilities of Employee employee health and safety representatives as determined by the OHS Occupational Health and Safety Act. In the event of rain Employees employees shall follow the procedure outlines below. Employee Advises Supervisor of Rain Supervisor Discusses issue with the Employee Safety Representative Issue Resolved Yes No Employee health and safety representative discusses with Project Manager If all the above has been exhausted and the issue is still unresolved it shall be referred to the disputes procedure set out in clause 15 of Part A of this Agreement. Note: Management will be readily available to discuss issues raised as they occur, as will Employee employee health and safety representatives in an effort to resolve those issues. Whilst it is raining, Employees employees will be required to: (i) Continue to undertake work, where it can be demonstrated to be safe to do so. (ii) Continue to work under cover and/or relocate to alternative work under cover. (iii) Obtain materials and services for Employees employees working undercover where there is only minimal exposure to inclement weather. (iv) Off load and load materials and equipment other than for lengthy periods in heavy rain provided it is safe to do so, as agreed between the Employee employee involved and their supervisor. (v) In addition to the above, perform emergency, safety and pollution work. In addition, will work on unexpected breakdowns, which can be corrected in a limited time duration (less than two (2) hours). (vi) Where a concrete pour has been commenced prior to rain Employees employees may be required to complete such pour to a practical stage.