Working Arrangements. (i) The former industry practice whereby all Employees on site working in direct sunlight were relocated to shaded or air- conditioned areas when the temperature reached 32°C, will no longer operate.
(ii) At temperatures below 35°C workers are not to be relocated out of direct sunlight unless the work environment creates a serious risk to their health and safety, having regard to the nature of the tasks being undertaken, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply.
(iii) Once the temperature reaches 35°C work will cease, and workers may leave the site, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the Award shall apply.
(iv) During periods of hot weather, work in air conditioned environments shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities and the air-conditioned work space, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. Alternatively, where the Employer can artificially ventilate covered spaces onsite and reduce the temperature to below 35°C, work may continue as normal subject to consultation and agreement with affected Employees to comply with the provisions of this clause.
(v) By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied to weekday work.
Working Arrangements. As part of a process leading to improvements, it is recognised that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of the formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project basis having regard for the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. When the temperature approaches 35 degrees C, the consultative process outlined in sub- clause 26.1.4 of the VBIA shall occur, with an intention that employees may leave site if the temperature actually reaches 35 degrees C. If the temperature reaches 35 degrees C, the task or activity being performed will be completed before work is to cease and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the NBCIA shall apply. By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied for weekday work.
Working Arrangements. 4.3.1 It is agreed that in the event of inclement weather, consultation will be held between the parties concerned with a view to reaching agreement to continue work. On reaching agreement, steps will be taken to ensure that work can continue in a safe and secure manner.
4.3.2 In all cases, consideration will be given to ensuring that a safe workplace is provided and safe systems of working are employed.
4.3.3 The parties agree that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure that a full working understanding of the inclement weather procedures is achieved and maintained throughout the Employer’s entity.
4.3.4 The issue of inclement weather will be discussed with all employees so they understand the following requirements.
Working Arrangements. 3.4.1 In all cases, the Employer will not require employees to work in the open in the rain except where the need arises to maintain safety or in emergency situations. In those circumstances, the Employer will provide appropriate wet weather clothing. For those who are required to continue work in the open during the period of inclement weather, they will be paid at the rate of double time.
3.4.2 It is agreed that after consultation with the affected employee(s), the Employer can transfer employees to an unaffected area or other sites not affected by inclement weather.
3.4.3 If after consultation it is agreed that work be discontinued then only the employees so affected by the inclement weather will be allowed to go home and will not suffer any loss of pay.
3.4.4 All employees shall be provided with personal protective clothing as required by the appropriate OHS guidelines.
3.4.5 Further to Clause 3.2, exposure to weather of high temperature shall be generally deemed to be above 35 degrees, measured by the Bureau of Meteorology at the nearest weather station.
3.4.6 If work is to continue, in temperatures in excess of 35 degrees to maintain safety or in emergency situations the following will apply: • At temperatures inclusive of 35 degrees a 5 minute break will occur within the hour. • At temperatures inclusive of 37 degrees a 10 minute break will occur within the hour. • At temperatures inclusive of 40 degrees a 15 minute break will occur within the hour. • When employees are working under these temperatures fluids will be provided for by the employer.
3.4.7 All the clauses above do not apply to employees travelling in air- conditioned vehicles travelling from site to site to undertake work in locations not affected by inclement weather.
3.4.8 It is recognised that in many cases the Employer and employees will be working at a client’s workplace. In such workplaces where extremes of temperature are encountered, client practice and occupational health and safety principles shall apply, provided that:
a) The client practice is documented, clearly understood and meets all of the conditions of the work being performed; or
b) If these requirements of 3.
4.8(a) are not met then the provisions of this Clause shall apply.
Working Arrangements. As part of a process leading to improvements, it is organized that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of the formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project basis having regard for the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. When the temperature approaches 35 degrees C, the consultative process outlined in sub- clause 26.1.4 of the VBIA will occur, with an intention that employees may leave site if the temperature actually reaches 35 degrees C. If the temperature reaches 35 degrees C, the task or activity being performed will be completed before work is to cease and the penalty provisions as for emergency wor k under clause 21.6.2 of the Award will apply. By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied for weekday work.
Working Arrangements. As part of a process leading to improvements, it is recognised that hot weather procedures including relocation, must be part of the formal OH&S procedures developed, adopted and managed on a project by project basis having regard for the different conditions that may prevail on projects in various locations. When the temperature approaches 35 degrees C, the consultative process outlined in subclause 24.1.4 of the VBIA will occur, with an intention that employees may leave site if the temperature actually reaches 35 degrees C. If the temperature reaches 35 degrees C, the task or activity being performed will be completed before work is to cease and the penalty provisions as for emergency work under the NBCIA will apply. By agreement with the OH&S committee and head contractor during periods of inclement weather (heat) the Saturday break roster can be applied for weekday work. By agreement (at least one week in advance) with the OH&S committee and head contractor, the start time each day of the week can be adjusted to avoid expected heat (ie earlier start time).
Working Arrangements. The following paragraphs of the Purple Book and the Manual Handbook remain as part of the new national agreement until 31.3.99: Purple Book - Paragraph 38 Manual Handbook - Section 5
Working Arrangements. 2.1 The arrangement of the working week shall be determined by the authority in consultation with the recognised unions with a view to reaching agreement. The working week of individual employees may vary from the standard of 37 hours (36 in London) provided that the individual's average over a predetermined period does not exceed the standard working week over the same period.
2.2 Local pay reviews will consider the issue of premium rates under the existing provisions of Part 3 of the National Agreement. In reaching local agreement concerning premium rates Paras 2.3 to 2.5 will apply. Where no local agreement concerning premium rates is reached Paras 2.6 and 2.7 will apply.
2.3 All employees required to work: • Beyond the full-time equivalent hours for the period in question • On Saturday or Sunday • At night • Sleeping-in duty • Public Holidays • Shift work • In the evening • On free or rest days following recall to work • On standby • On split shifts or split duties • On an irregular hours basis • Managing evening lettings will have the arrangements for remuneration for these working patterns, clearly set out in their contracts of employment. This may be by way of an inclusive rate of pay; locally agreed premium payments, or, by such other method as shall be agreed by the local parties.
2.4 The pattern of any revised working arrangements and remuneration adopted by an authority should be clearly related to the continuous improvement of council services. In determining any new working arrangements required to deliver improvements authorities will:
i. Seek to meet employees' work-life balance needs and agree new arrangements that reflect the Joint Guidance at Part 4.5.
ii. Conduct an Equality Impact Assessment consistent with the NJC model is set out in Part 4.11
iii. Ensure that part-time workers receive equal treatment in line with the provisions of Part 2, Para 8.
iv. Ensure that arrangements are consistent with Equal Pay legislation.
2.5 In seeking to ensure work-life balance and the needs of the service, working time arrangements should avoid: • Short notice changes to rostered or expected patterns of work • Excessive hours in any particular week • Unnecessarily long roster periods
2.6 Employees, in receipt of basic pay at or below point 22 who are required to work (a) beyond the full-time equivalent hours for the week in question or (b) on Saturday or Sunday or (c) at night or (d) on public holidays or (e) sleeping in duty or (f) other non-standard ...
Working Arrangements. (a) The Employer will not require Employees to work in the open in the rain except where the need arises to maintain safety or in emergency situations. In those circumstances, the Employer will provide appropriate wet weather clothing. For those who are required to continue work in the open during the period of inclement weather, they will be paid at the rate of double time.
(b) It is agreed that, after consultation with the affected Employee(s), the Employer can transfer Employees to an unaffected area or other sites not affected by inclement weather.
(c) If after consultation it is agreed that work be discontinued then only the Employees so affected by the inclement weather, who cannot be transferred to an unaffected area or site, will be allowed to go home and will not suffer any loss of pay.
(d) All Employees affected by the inclement weather shall be provided with personal protective clothing as required by the appropriate OHS guidelines.
(e) Further to clause 11.2, exposure to weather of high temperature shall be generally deemed to be above 35 degrees, measured by the Bureau of Meteorology at the nearest weather station.
(f) If work is to continue, in temperatures in excess of 35 degrees to maintain safety or in emergency situations the following will apply:
(i) At temperatures inclusive of 35 degrees a 5 minute break will occur within the hour.
(ii) At temperatures inclusive of 37 degrees a 10 minute break will occur within the hour.
(iii) At temperatures inclusive of 40 degrees a 15 minute break will occur within the hour.
(iv) When Employees are working under these temperatures fluids will be provided for by the Employer.
(g) All the clauses above do not apply to Employees travelling in air-conditioned vehicles travelling from site to site to undertake work in locations not affected by inclement weather.
(h) It is recognised that in many cases the Employer and Employees will be working at a client’s workplace. In such workplaces where extremes of temperature are encountered, client practice and occupational health and safety principles shall apply, provided that:
(i) the client practice is documented, clearly understood and meets all of the conditions of the work being performed; or
(ii) if the requirements of 11.4(h)(i) are not met then the provisions of this clause shall apply.
Working Arrangements. (i) Work will cease once the temperature reaches 37.5°C, provided that the task or activity being performed is completed to a safe stage.
(ii) Where the temperature is 37.5°C or reaches 37.5°C, affected Employees will cease work for the day, pack up tools and equipment, and leave site for the remainder of the working day.
(iii) During periods of hot weather, work in air-conditioned environments will continue as normal. Employees will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities and the air-conditioned workspace, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety.
