Vaccination and Inoculation.
(a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service seminars for employees. Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee. The Committee may consult with the Medical Health Officer. Where the Medical Health Officer identifies such a risk, the immunization shall also be provided at no cost. The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed to bodily fluids or other sources of infection.
(b) An employee may be required by the Employer, at the request of and at the expense of the Employer, to take a medical examination by a physician of the employee's choice. Employees may be required to take skin tests, x-ray examination, vaccination, and other immunization (with the exception of a rubella vaccination when the employee is of the opinion that a pregnancy is possible), unless the employee's physician has advised in writing that such a procedure may have an adverse effect on the employee's health.
Vaccination and Inoculation. (a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions, including in-service seminars, to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees.
(b) Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee.
(c) The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed to body fluids or other sources of infection.
Vaccination and Inoculation. (a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service seminars for employees, and the provision of Hepatitis B vaccine free of charge to those employees who may be exposed to body fluids or other sources of infection.
(b) An employee may be required by the Employer, at the request of and at the expense of the Employer, to take a medical examination by a physician of the employee's choice. Employees may be required to take skin tests, x-ray examination, vaccination, and other immunization (with the exception of a rubella vaccination when the employee is of the opinion that a pregnancy is possible), unless the employee's physician has advised in writing that such a procedure may have an adverse effect on the employee's health.
Vaccination and Inoculation. Where an employee is required by the Employer to take a medical or x-ray examination or undergo vaccination, inoculation or other immunization, it shall be at the Employer's expense and on the Employer's time. The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service programs for employees and, in consultation with the Medical Health Officer, the provision of Hepatitis vaccine free of charge to those employees who may be exposed to body fluids or other sources of infection.
Vaccination and Inoculation. When an employee is required by the Employer to undergo vaccination, inoculation or other immunization, it shall be provided by the Employer and on the Employer’s time. The Employer will provide in-service programs to limit the spread of infectious diseases amongst employees and residents.
Vaccination and Inoculation. The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service seminars for employees. Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee. The Committee may consult with the Medical Health Officer. Where the Medical Health Officer identifies such a risk, the immunization shall also be provided at no cost. The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed to bodily fluids.
Vaccination and Inoculation. (a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service seminars for employees. Where the Employer identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee. The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed to bodily fluids or other sources of infection.
(b) An employee may be required by the Employer, at the request of and at the expense of the Employer, to take x-ray examination, vaccination and other immunization, unless the employee's physician has advised in writing that such a procedure may have an adverse effect on the employee's health.
Vaccination and Inoculation. Any employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation and other immunization when required, may be dismissed from the service of the Employer. Where an employee is required by the Employer to take a medical or x-ray examination or undergo vaccination, inoculation or other immunization, the Employer shall provide reasonable expense and where necessary, reasonable time off with pay. In addition to the above, the Employer agrees to provide in-service training for all employees working with AIDS residents/clients.
Vaccination and Inoculation. Any employee refusing, without sufficient medical grounds, to take medical or x-ray examination at the request of the Employer, or to undergo vaccination, inoculation another immunization when deemed necessary by the Medical Health Officer, may be dismissed by the Employer. Where an employee is required by the Employer to take a medical or x-ray examination or undergo vaccination, inoculation or other immunization, it shall be at the Employer's expense and on the Employer's time.
Vaccination and Inoculation. (a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent and control infectious diseases among residents and employees.
(b) Preventative measures include ongoing in-service education, hygiene and disinfection practices, resident spacing, infection control drills as well as procedures, systems and protocols. Every six months the Occupational Health & Safety Committee shall review the prevention measures in place. These reports shall be posted at the workplace for the information of employees.
(c) As part of its preventive measures, the Employer shall make reasonable efforts to ensure there is always an accessible and sufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) available for all employees.
(d) Upon discovering or suspecting the presence of an infectious disease in the workplace, the Employer shall inform all employees.
(e) Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee.
(f) The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed at the worksite. Employees refusing to take the influenza vaccine shall not have their employment terminated for that reason. Employees working at alternate worksite(s) must advise the Employer if their alternate worksite(s) is in outbreak as confirmed by the Health Authority or Medical Health Officer. Such employees shall be placed in an unpaid leave of absence or transferred to another unit during the period of the outbreak.
