Common use of Computer Monitors Clause in Contracts

Computer Monitors. When employees are required to monitor computer monitors which use cathode ray tubes, then: (a) When a majority of an employee's daily work time requires monitoring such computer monitors, such employees shall have their eyes examined by an ophthalmologist of the employee's choice prior to the initial assignment to computer monitor equipment or if medical facilities are not available prior to initial assignment to computer monitors equipment, the examination will take place as soon as possible after the assignment. The employee may request a further examination six (6) months after the first examination and annually thereafter. The examination shall be at the Employer's expense where costs are not covered by insurance. Where requested the Employer shall grant leave of absence with pay. (b) When the majority of an employee's daily work time requires continuous operation of a video display terminal, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) additional ten (10) minute rest breaks. (c) Pregnant employees shall have the following options: (1) not to continue monitoring computer monitors, or (2) not working in the area of one (1) meter of computer monitors which use cathode ray tubes, or (3) when a pregnant employee chooses not to monitor such computer monitors, if other work at the same level or lower is available within the College, for which the employee is qualified, she shall be reassigned to such work and paid at her regular rate of pay.‌ (4) Where work reassignment is not available, a regular employee will be considered to be on leave of absence without pay until she qualifies for maternity leave. (d) Where an employee is on leave of absence pursuant to (c) above, and opts to maintain coverage for medical, dental, extended health, group life, and long term disability, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer's share of the required premiums. (e) The Employer shall ensure that new equipment shall: (1) have both keyboards and screens that tilt; (2) meet radiation emission standards established by the Workers' Compensation Board; (3) have vertically and horizontally adjustable keyboards, screens, and chairs. The Parties agree that item (e)(3) above, will be phased in over the term of the current Collective Agreement. The Health and Safety Committee shall review and make recommendations to ensure that the lighting and the above standards recommended by the Workers' Compensation Board, as outlined in the publication "Working with Video Display Terminals" are being met.

Computer Monitors. When employees are required to monitor computer monitors which use cathode ray tubes, then: (a) When a majority of an employee's daily work time requires monitoring such computer monitors, such employees shall have their eyes examined by an ophthalmologist of the employee's choice prior to the initial assignment to computer monitor equipment or if medical facilities are not available prior to initial assignment to computer monitors equipment, the examination will take place as soon as possible after the assignment. The employee may request a further examination six (6) months after the first examination and annually thereafter. The examination shall be at the Employer's expense where costs are not covered by insurance. Where requested the Employer shall grant leave of absence with pay. (b) When the majority of an employee's daily work time requires continuous operation of a video display terminal, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) additional ten (10) minute rest breaks. (c) Pregnant employees shall have the following options: (1) not to continue monitoring computer monitors, or (2) not working in the area of one (1) meter of computer monitors which use cathode ray tubes, or (3) when a pregnant employee chooses not to monitor such computer monitors, if other work at the same level or lower is available within the College, for which the employee is qualified, she shall be reassigned to such work and paid at her regular rate of pay.‌pay. (4) Where work reassignment is not available, a regular employee will be considered to be on leave of absence without pay until she qualifies for maternity leave. (d) Where an employee is on leave of absence pursuant to (c) above, and opts to maintain coverage for medical, dental, extended health, group life, and long term disability, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer's share of the required premiums. (e) The Employer shall ensure that new equipment shall: (1) have both keyboards and screens that tilt; (2) meet radiation emission standards established by the Workers' Compensation Board; (3) have vertically and horizontally adjustable keyboards, screens, and chairs. The Parties agree that item (e)(3) above, will be phased in over the term of the current Collective Agreement. The Health and Safety Committee shall review and make recommendations to ensure that the lighting and the above standards recommended by the Workers' Compensation Board, as outlined in the publication "Working with Video Display Terminals" are being met.