Common use of WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Clause in Contracts

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. 34:01 The University agrees to continue the Workplace Safety and Health Committee. 34:02 The Union’s local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Division. 34:03 The University will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her acts or omissions at work. 34:06 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her safety or health in the performance of her work, she shall report that condition to her supervisor. (b) The supervisor, upon being notified under (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co-chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied with the supervisor’s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her belief that the condition is dangerous, she must be available to perform other work assigned to her. 34:07 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein. 34:08 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason that: (a) she made a report under this Article, and/or (b) she refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article provided a Safety and Health Officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her safety or health. 34:09 Where an employee takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasons, she may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. 34:01 51:01 The University agrees to continue Corporation and the Workplace Safety Union recognize that safety, accident prevention and Health Committee. 34:02 The Union’s local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committeepreservation of health are of primary importance in all Corporation operations and that these activities require the combined efforts of the Corporation, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unionsemployees, and the Workplace Safety and Health DivisionUnion. 34:03 51:02 The University Corporation will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 51:03 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation co-operation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 51:04 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her their safety and health health, and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her their acts or omissions at work. 34:06 51:05 The parties recognize the importance of establishing Workplace Safety and Health Committees to enhance the ability of employees and managers to resolve health and safety concerns. 51:06 The parties agree to the establishment of Workplace Safety and Health Committees in workplaces when it is deemed necessary under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. 51:07 Where it is not deemed necessary or appropriate to establish a Workplace Safety and Health Committee in a workplace, the parties agree to selecting equal representation of rural and corporate office employee representatives to be elected to the Safety and Health Committee. 51:08 Employee representatives who are members of a Safety and Health committee and who are scheduled to meet during off duty hours shall be compensated at straight time rates or at the employee’s option be granted time off in lieu for time spent in such meetings, functions and duties. 51:09 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she the supervisor shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her their safety or health in the performance of her their work, she the employee shall report that condition to her their supervisor. (b) The supervisor, upon being notified under Subsection :10 (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The Where there is a health and safety committee at the workplace, the co-chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied unsatisfied with the supervisor’s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her their belief that the condition is dangerous, she the employee must be available to perform other work assigned to herassigned. 34:07 51:11 Where an employee has refused to perform work in accordance with Section 51:12 Nothing in this Article article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein.in Sections 34:08 51:13 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason thatthat the employee: (a) she made Made a report under this Article, and/orSection :10; and (b) she refused Refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article Section :10, provided a Safety safety and Health Officer health officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her their safety or health. 34:09 51:14 Where an employee wilfully takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasonsSection :10, she the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. ‌ 34:01 The University agrees to continue the Workplace Safety and Health Committee. 34:02 The Union’s local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Division. 34:03 The University will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her their safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her acts or omissions at work.by 34:06 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she they shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her their safety or health in the performance of her their work, she they shall report that condition to her their supervisor. (b) The supervisor, upon being notified under (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co-chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied with the supervisor’s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her their belief that the condition is dangerous, she they must be available to perform other work assigned to herthem. 34:07 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein. 34:08 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason that: (a) she they made a report under this Article, and/or (b) she they refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article provided a Safety and Health Officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her their safety or health. 34:09 Where an employee takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasons, she they may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. 34:01 34.1 The University agrees to continue the Workplace Safety and Health Committee. 34:02 34.2 The Union’s 's local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Division. 34:03 34.3 The University will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 34.4 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 34.5 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her acts or omissions at work. 34:06 34.6 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her safety or health in the performance of her work, she shall report that condition to her supervisor. (b) The supervisor, upon being notified under (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s 's reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co-chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied with the supervisor’s 's decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her belief that the condition is dangerous, she must be available to perform other work assigned to her. 34:07 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein. 34:08 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason that: (a) she made a report under this Article, and/or (b) she refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article provided a Safety and Health Officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her safety or health. 34:09 Where an employee takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasons, she may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. 34:01 The University agrees to continue the Workplace Safety and Health Committee. 34:02 The Union’s Union‟s local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Division. 34:03 The University will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her acts or omissions at work. 34:06 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her safety or health in the performance of her work, she shall report that condition to her supervisor. (b) The supervisor, upon being notified under (a) above, shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s employee‟s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co-chairpersons of the Health and Safety Committee may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied with the supervisor’s supervisor‟s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her belief that the condition is dangerous, she must be available to perform other work assigned to her. 34:07 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described herein. 34:08 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason that: (a) she made a report under this Article, and/or (b) she refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article provided a Safety and Health Officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her safety or health. 34:09 Where an employee takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasons, she may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH. 34:01 33:01 The University agrees to continue Corporation and the Workplace Safety Union recognize that safety, accident prevention and Health Committeethe preservation of health are of primary importance in all Corporation operations and that these activities require the combined efforts of the Corporation, employees and the Union. 34:02 33:02 The Union’s local at the University shall have at least one (1) member on this Committee, dependent on the structure agreed to between the University, the various unions, and the Workplace Safety and Health Division. 34:03 The University Corporation will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken. 34:04 33:03 The Union will continue to make every effort to obtain the cooperation of each employee within with the bargaining unit in the observation of all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures. 34:05 33:04 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect her the employee’s safety and health health, and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by her acts or omissions at work.the 34:06 33:05 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, he/she the supervisor shall not require or permit an employee to engage in, carry on or continue to work in that workplace under that condition. (a) Where an employee has reason to believe, and does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to her safety or health in the performance of her work, she shall report that condition to her supervisor.employee’s (b) The supervisor, supervisor upon being notified under Subsection :06 (a) above, above shall inspect the condition with the employee and discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be dangerous. The co-chairpersons In the absence of a workplace safety and health representative, the Health and Safety Committee Union Xxxxxxx or Staff Representative may be asked to participate. (c) If the employee is not satisfied unsatisfied with the supervisor’s decision or if the supervisor refuses to inspect the condition, the employee shall contact, in writing or by telephone, the Workplace Safety and Health Division without delay. (d) If the employee refuses to work because of her the employee’s belief that the condition is dangerous, she the employee must be available to perform other work assigned to herassigned. 34:07 33:07 Where an employee has refused to perform work in accordance with Section 33:06, no other employees shall be assigned the particular work unless such employee is notified of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal, if known. 33:08 Nothing in this Article prevents the doing of any work or thing that may be necessary in order to remedy the dangerous condition described hereinin Sections 33.05 and 33.06. 34:08 33:09 Disciplinary action shall not be taken against an employee solely for the reason thatthat the employee: (a) she made a report under this Article, and/orSection 33:06 and (b) she refused to work or continue to work under the conditions described under this Article Section 33:06 provided a Safety safety and Health Officer health officer has reported in writing that the employee had reasonable and probable grounds for believing that those conditions were dangerous to her the employee’s safety or health. 34:09 33:10 Where an employee wilfully takes unfair advantage of the provisions described in this Article for frivolous reasonsSection 33:06, she the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal. 33:11 The parties recognize the importance of establishing and/or forming part of any existing Workplace Safety and Health Committee to enhance the ability of employees and managers to resolve health and safety concerns. It is recognized that the initiative in requesting the establishment of a Workplace Safety and Health Committee may come from management of the Corporation and/or the employees in the workplace and/or the Union. 33:12 The parties agree to the establishment and/or forming part of any existing Workplace Safety and Health Committees in workplaces when it is deemed necessary under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. Each party should elect or appoint its representatives and the committee will be co- chaired in accordance with the standards agreed to by the parties. 33:13 Where it is not deemed necessary or appropriate to establish a Workplace Safety and Health Committee in a workplace, the parties agree to selecting equal representation of rural and corporate office employee representatives to be elected to the Safety and Health Committee. 33:14 Employee representatives who are members of a Safety and Health Committee shall be compensated for time spent in such meetings, functions and duties at the applicable rates.