HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety. 25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others. 25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked. 25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee. 25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize. 25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime. 25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit. 25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 11.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement will cooperate to the fullest extent in the matter of occupational health, safety and accident prevention. The Employer is subject to the provisions of will require that Employees utilize safety equipment and devices as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Code. Required safety equipment and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices will be provided where necessary by the Union on the University Joint Employer. The Employer and Employees will take reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce or minimize all workplace safety hazards.
11.02 The Employer shall establish a Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committee(s) which shall be composed of representatives of the University Employer and at least one (1) Employee representative of the Union will cooperate and may include representatives of other employee groups. Where practical, the Union shall have two (2) representatives sit on the Committee(s). This Committee shall meet at least once a month.
11.03 The number of Employer representatives on the Committee shall not exceed the number of representatives from the Union and other employee groups. The Committee will, on an annual basis, discuss and determine the most effective means of chairing meetings.
11.04 The Basic Rate of Pay shall be paid to an Employee representative for time spent in attendance at a meeting of this Committee.
11.05 The Employer shall not unreasonably deny Employee representatives of the Health and Safety Committee(s) access to the fullest possible extent workplace to conduct safety inspections.
11.06 The Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety including responsibility for communication and education as required. The Union may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
11.07 The Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to protect the prevention security of accidents each Employee on the Employer’s premises and may make recommendations to the promotion of safety and Employer in that regard.
(a) If an issue arises regarding occupational health at University workplaces. To this endor safety, the parties acknowledge Employee or Union shall first seek to resolve the issue through discussion with the applicable immediate supervisor in an excluded management position. If the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, it may then be forwarded, in writing, to the Committee. The Committee shall meet within ten (10) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to Named Holidays) of receiving a written issue regarding occupational health and safety.
25.02 (b) Should an issue not be resolved by the Committee, the issue shall be referred to the Senior Program Officer, or designate(s) with accountability for Workplace Health & Safety. A resolution meeting between the Union and the Senior Program Officer, or Designate(s), shall take place within twenty- one (21) calendar days of the issue being referred to the Senior Program Officer. The Employer recognizes Senior Program Officer or designate(s) shall reply in writing to the right Union within seven (7) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Named Holidays).
(c) Should an issue not be resolved by the Senior Program Officer, or Designate(s) the issue shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer (or Designate). A resolution meeting between the Union and the CEO (or Designate) shall take place within twenty-one (21) calendar days of workers the issue being referred to be informed about hazards the CEO. The CEO (or Designate) shall reply in writing to the workplaceUnion within seven (7) calendar days (excluding Saturdays, to be provided with appropriate trainingSundays and Named Holidays).
(d) Should the issue remain unresolved following the CEO’s written response, the Union may request and shall have the right to refuse unsafe work present its recommendation(s) to the governing Board. The governing Board shall reply in accordance with writing to the Union within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of the presentation by the Union.
11.09 The Employer shall have in place a Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policy (that includes harassment and bullying), and working alone policies and procedures to support a working alone safety plan which adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger legislation.
11.10 The Employer shall have a process in place to protect the Employee’s health and safety or to Employees in situations that could impact the health and safety of othersthe Employees in the workplace such as: isolation/contagious disease communication and notification of violent patient/resident.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health 11.11 Employer policies, plans and Safety Committee formed under the procedures related to Occupational Health and & Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on reviewed annually by the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and 11.12 Where the other devices Employer requires that the University requires Employees Employee receive specific immunization and titre, as a result of or related to wear and/or utilizetheir work, it shall be provided at no cost.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information(a) Occupational Health & Safety education, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training instruction shall be considered time workedprovided to Employees, as outlined at the Basic Rate of Pay, to fulfill the requirements for training, instruction or education set out in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Regulation or Code.
(b) The Employer shall provide training at no cost to all Employees on the Committee to assist them in performing their duties on the workplaceCommittee. Such training shall be provided at the Employee’s basic rate of pay.
11.14 When introducing a regularly scheduled shift that begins or ends between the hours of twenty-four hundred (2400) and zero six hundred (0600), including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentEmployer will notify the Union.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 27.01 The Employer, the Union and all Employees will make every effort to comply with the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulations.
27.02 The Employer is subject agrees to the provisions a joint Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee which shall meet monthly and shall conduct safety tours of the Occupational Employer's operation. Such committee shall be empowered to order correction of any Safety and/or Health hazard in existence.
27.03 The Labour/Management Safety and Safety Act Health Committee shall be comprised of the Province two (2) persons, consisting of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected one (1) who shall be appointed by the Union and one (1) who shall be appointed by the Employer.
27.04 Employees shall be paid by the Employer for all time spent in attendance during these Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee meetings and Safety inspections. Minutes of all meetings that occur shall be kept and a copy shall be given to each member of the committee and, as well, a copy shall be posted on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesbulletin board for all employees to see. It is agreed that the University and the The Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention office shall also be mailed a copy of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetythese minutes.
25.02 27.05 The Employer recognizes agrees to provide all time off, with pay, for the right purposes of workers allowing members of the bargaining unit who are on the Labour/Management Safety and Health Committee to attend Union-approved Safety and Health seminars, courses or conferences for job improvement. The time and scheduling of this time off is to be informed about hazards in mutually agreed upon between the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Employer and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such Each employee committee representative will receive at minimum two (2) paid days of training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeper calendar year.
25.05 When 27.06 The Employer shall determine site requirements regarding first aid training. The Employer shall coordinate and pay the costs of any employee who completes a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in first aid course, or any other course that has been approved by the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Employer or Committee.
25.06 The University will supply27.07 In the event that an employee has a concern with any safety matter at the work site, they are encouraged to bring the issue to the attention of management or a member of the Health & Safety Committee for review and follow-up through the joint safety committee.
27.08 In the event an employee is injured due to an event arising out of, and Employees in the course of employment, if medically possible, the injured employee will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment be promptly assisted by Employer Management and fill out a notice of injury form. A copy of said form shall be provided to the other devices that injured employee immediately following the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizereport of the incident. The notice of injury form will be in compliance with the Manitoba Workers Compensation Act.
25.07 27.09 In situations where an employee believes that a Safety and/or Health hazard exists, the employee shall first report his or her concerns to the Safety Committee. If immediate action to correct the situation is not taken or if the employee is told that corrective action is not necessary but nevertheless continues to believe that a Safety and/or health hazard exists, the employee shall be entitled to refuse to work until such time as a person from the appropriate Government agency dealing with Safety and Health matters has come to the Employer's operations to inspect the concerns first hand. During this time period the employee shall continue to be paid even though he or she is refusing to work.
27.10 The Employer shall provide information, training ensure that at all times there is a clean and supervision tidy lunchroom as well as clean and tidy washrooms available to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployees.
25.08 27.11 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, Employer shall ensure that persons under lunchroom amenities include a coffee maker, microwave oven, fridge and sink for employees to use during their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with meal and/or rest periods.
27.12 The Employer agrees to provide adequate first aid supplies within the safe handling of materials and equipmentEmployer's operations.
Appears in 6 contracts
Sources: Union Collective Agreement, Union Collective Agreement, Union Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject 23:01 No employee shall be required to act, nor shall any employee act in the provisions course of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsemployment, including the provision that calls for in a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesmanner which constitutes a health or safety hazard. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers a responsibility to be informed about hazards in the workplaceprovide sufficient facilities, to be provided with appropriate trainingsupplies, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee services to protect the health and safety of employees as they carry out their duties. The parties agree that Employeethe Employer shall provide, and employees shall make use of, protective equipment and training wherever the same are required for the safe and effective performance of an employee's duties. With reference The Union shall have the right to Article 13elect or appoint employees to safety committees in areas where they perform duties.
(a) The number of members appointed by the Employer to the Joint Health and Safety Committees shall not exceed the total number of worker members on the Committees, including workers represented by the other bargaining units.
(b) Bargaining unit members on Joint Health and Safety Committees shall be remunerated on an hourly basis at the S.I.A. rate for time required to carry out their duties.
(c) During the term of the renewal Collective Agreement, the Union may appoint up to four (4) members within the Bargaining Unit to become Certified Worker Representative(s). Such appointed member(s) must be serving on a Joint Health and Safety Committee. In the event that such an appointed member ceases to be a member of the Bargaining Unit, the Union shall be entitled to appoint another employee to become a certified worker entitled to appoint another employee to become a certified worker representative in the place of such former bargaining unit member. The cost of the certification training programme (Part I, Part II and refresher as required to maintain certification) for the appointed employee(s) shall be borne by the University and the time spent in such certification training shall be considered time worked, treated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimework time.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 Accident Prevention Health and Committee Full-Time and Part-Time Any provision related to Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in the Collective Agreement is to be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix. the following in all Collective Agreements: the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provision related to Protective Clothing shall be continued under Article except as amended below. The Employer is Hospital agrees to continue its present practices with respect to the provision of protective clothing and safety devices to employees, subject to the provisions provision set out below with respect to safety footwear. The Hospital further agrees to meet directly with the representative of the Occupational Health Union or through the Accident Prevention Committee to discuss the need for any protective clothing or safety equipment in addition to that which the Hospital is presently providing. Effective September of each year, the Hospital will provide per year to each full-time employee and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected per year to each regular part-time employee who is required by the Union on Hospital to wear safety footwear during the University Joint course of his duties. STANDARD Central Guide Document October The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent or in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endcompliance with applicable provincial legislation, the parties acknowledge and agree following rules will Hospitals recognize that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and employees have the right to refuse unsafe any recommended or required vaccination. If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine required under this provision, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case he or she will be placed on unpaid leave. If an employee is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine because it is medically contra-indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be placed on paid leave. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during an employee’s working hours. In addition, employees will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. This letter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the STANDARD Central Guide Document October Where an employee is required to work authorized overtime in excess of his regularly scheduled hours on a paid holiday (but not including hours on a subsequent regularly scheduled shift), such employee shall receive two and one- half times his regular straight time hourly rate for such additional authorized overtime. Part-time the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provision related to Payment for Working Overtime on a Holiday shall be continued under Article I. If a part-time employee works on any of the designated holidays listed in Article of the Full-time Agreement, the employee shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1%) her regular straight time hourly rate for all hours worked on such holiday. Full-Time Where an employee has worked on a paid holiday such employee shall have the option of electing payment at the applicable premium rate or time off equivalent to the applicable overtime rate (i.e. where the applicable rate is time and one- half, then time off shall be at the rate of time and one half times.) Where an employee chooses the latter option, such time off must be taken within the succeeding pay periods of the occurrence of the overtime at a time mutually agreeable to the hospital and the employee, or payment in accordance with the Occupational Health former option shall be made. STANDARD Central Guide Document October Any provision related to Holidays will be continued and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to numbered as provisions of this Article except the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety designation of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed holidays shall be continued under the Occupational Health Local Provisions Appendix by one fixed paid holiday effective January for a total of paid holidays. Insert in all Collective Agreements: Part-time Any Articles on Holiday Pay Qualifiers and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative provision for payment for working on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases holiday are to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeecontinued.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- work-site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter of Work and OvertimeAgreement #2 of this Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
21.10 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, any Employee who identifies to the Employer that they have a disability that results in a need for assistance during an emergency shall be provided with an individualized workplace emergency response plan within a reasonable time of the Employer receiving the application.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.
19.02 A joint management and Employee health and safety committee shall be constituted in each workplace with representation of at least half by Employees from the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least bi-monthly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, on a rotating basis designated by the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and equipment and shall report to the Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have reasonable access to the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data, as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance observation of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care Employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees who are not direct care Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to follow routine practices.
19.07 The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to:
(a) Designing safe procedures for Employees.
(b) Providing training appropriate to these policies.
(c) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
19.08 The Employer shall:
(a) inform Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
(b) inform Employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that Employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
(c) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
19.09 A worker shall:
(a) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(b) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The worker’s Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
(c) report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
(d) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.1 The Employer is subject Union and the University shall co-operate in establishing rules and practices adhering to the provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and associated Regulations promoting an occupational environment enhancing the physiological and psychological conditions of employees and which will provide protection from factors adverse to employee health and safety.
18.2 Two members of the Union shall be entitled to participate fully in the University of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Occupational Health and Safety Committee at the University. All time spent by the members attending regular bi-monthly meetings of this committee, or acting with the written authorization of the chairperson, shall be compensated by the University at the member’s last regular hourly rate of pay.
18.3 The University shall provide all employees working in any potentially hazardous jobs with all the necessary tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to work safely, as determined through proper risk assessment. Tools or PPE will be replaced as required. Supervisors shall advise employees of potentially hazardous jobs and train them in the proper safe work procedures and use of protective equipment and clothing. Employees who refuse to use the proper safe work procedures or protective equipment and clothing as provided and instructed may be disciplined.
18.4 The University shall maintain an ongoing Health and Safety Management System for detecting and recording potential and actual health hazards in the work place.
18.5 An employee may refuse to do any particular act or series of acts at work which the employee has reasonable grounds to believe are unusually dangerous to personal health or safety or the health and safety of any other person at the place of employment until sufficient steps have been taken to satisfy the employee otherwise, or until the Occupational Health and Safety Act Committee has investigated the matter and advised the employee otherwise. In the meantime, the employee may be temporarily assigned to alternative work.
18.6 Members of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate be entitled to the fullest possible extent participate in the prevention of accidents Employee and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyFamily Assistance Program.
25.02 The Employer recognizes 18.7 In the right of workers to be informed about hazards in event an employee is injured on the workplace, to be provided with appropriate trainingjob or suffers a job related injury, and the right employee is unable to refuse unsafe work in accordance with use the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger form of transportation normally used, transportation to the Employee’s health and safety or to nearest emergency medical facility will be provided at the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings expense of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedUniversity.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislation.
25.02 The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Regulations made pursuant to the Province of Ontario Workers' Compensation Act. The Committee may be structured so as to include representatives from all Employers and its regulations, including their employees at the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesfacility. It is agreed that the University and the The Union will cooperate elect or appoint its own representative to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersCommittee.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Employees who are members of the Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health to participate in workplace inspections and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on accident investigations at the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information request of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with Committee pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulations.
25.04 Where the Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, persons it shall use the resources of WorkSafeBC. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, safe lifting techniques, dealing with authority in aggressive patients/residents, WHMIS and the workplacerole and function of the Committee. The committee will ▇▇▇▇▇▇ knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by all staff.
25.05 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and regulations.
25.06 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is necessary for the safe performance of work, including any Employeesuniversal precautions, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed the safe use of health equipment, safe techniques for lifting and safety hazards, supporting patients/residents and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
25.07 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to the employee.
25.08 An 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. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations, inoculations or other immunizations required by the Employer shall be at the Employer's cost.
25.09 Where the Employer or the Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative.
25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, heshe/she he will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize.
25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $180.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager.
25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to her pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Community, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
17.02 A Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by team members from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least once every two (2) months. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate of pay. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and posted on the Workplace Health & Safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay to certify the minimum number of worker representatives as is required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing team members the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
17.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from the Employer and one (1) from the team members, shall make inspections of the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. In the event of a workplace accident or injury, the Committee shall be notified.
17.04 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full cooperation of the team members in the compliance of all of the Employer’s safety rules and practices.
17.05 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected team members aware of Residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Team members shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all team members shall be aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
17.06 The Employer shall:
(i) inform team members of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, subject to its obligations under any applicable legislation;
(ii) inform team members of the risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that team members obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them:
(iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the community. The parties agree that if incidents involving aggressive client action occur, such action will be recorded and reviewed at the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Employer will use its best efforts to address the legitimate health and safety concerns of team members presented in that forum. The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the Joint Labour/Management meetings will include aggressive residents.
17.07 A team member shall:
(a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University Employer requires be use or worn;
(c) Report to her Employer the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the team member is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger herself or another team member; and
(d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention her Employer any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 25.1 The Employer is subject to shall make reasonable provisions for the provisions health and safety of employees during the Occupational Health and Safety Act hours of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeestheir employment. It is agreed that the University The Employer and the Union will cooperate Association shall co-operate to the fullest extent possible extent in the prevention of accidents and in the reasonable promotion of health and safety of all employees.
(a) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Health and Safety Committee, one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees.
(b) Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health at University workplaceshealth.
(c) The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfil its functions. To this endIn addition, the parties acknowledge and agree that Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees workaccident reports, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetysafety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.
25.02 The Employer recognizes (d) Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with (b) hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year from the right date of workers appointment. Time off for such representative to be informed about hazards in attend meetings of the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Health and the right to refuse unsafe work Safety Committee in accordance with the Occupational Health foregoing, shall be granted and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety any representative attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of otherswork, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance.
25.03 The Union will select (e) All time spent by a worker representative for each applicable Joint member of the Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or and carrying out duties as a worker representative their duties, shall be considered deemed to be work time workedfor which the employee shall be paid by the Hospital at their regular rate and shall be entitled to such time from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings.
25.04 A worker representative on 25.2 The Hospital shall provide, where required, appropriate safety equipment, protective clothing, and training in the use of such equipment or clothing. Employees shall use all safety equipment and protective clothing provided and shall participate in any related training programs.
25.3 Where safety footwear is required, the Safety footwear allowance shall be seventy- five ($75) dollars for shoes or one hundred ($100) dollars for boots paid once a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on year in November.
25.4 Where the Committee. The University will provide the required training Hospital identifies high risk areas where employees are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for certification which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployees.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Employer Company and the Union recognize the necessity to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and environment for the employees, but also recognize limitations which may be imposed upon the Company in this regard as a result of the Company not owning or controlling the client work site.
33.02 The Company and the Union agree to establish a joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee. The committee shall be comprised of five (5) employees, as chosen by the Union and up to an equal number of members chosen by the Company. The committee shall meet monthly to discuss safety problems and issues with a view to rectifying same. The committee will make every effort to conduct regular inspections of sites and will attempt to inspect between two and four sites per month, when possible. The Company will ensure that the Safety and Health Committee is subject provided with an up- to-date list complete with addresses and coverage times for all sites on a quarterly basis. The Health and Safety Committee will contact the Company one (1) week prior to the provisions intended date of the Occupational site inspection. This will allow the Company to contact the client to obtain permission for the committee to carry out their site inspection. All new sites will be forwarded to the committee immediately. The committee members will be notified immediately of all incidents of injury or occupational illness incurred by any employee. The committee will attend to the site in question and investigate as quickly as possible. All reports pertaining to the incident in question will be provided to the committee. Any complaint issued to the Company by an employee regarding any health and safety matter will be forwarded to the Health and Safety Committee within three (3) working days. The Union and the Company agree to arrange monthly meetings at a mutually convenient time and place. All time performing duties or functions on the Safety and Health Committee by employees shall be considered time worked and each employee will receive payment for all time at their applicable rate of pay. The duties and functions noted include all meetings, training, inspections, and investigations, etc.
33.03 The Company shall comply with applicable federal, provincial and municipal health and safety regulations.
33.04 Minutes of all health and safety meetings will be distributed to all sites for the review by all members.
(a) No security officer shall be disciplined or discharged for refusal to work on a site or in any workplace where he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that it would be unsafe or unhealthy to do so or where it would be contrary to applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation or regulations.
(b) In such circumstances, the employee must remain at or near the work site until the Workplace Heath and Safety committee arrives. If necessary, a Workplace Health and Safety Inspector attends the site to give a determination. Other employees on the site must be advised of the safety concern by the guard who initially refused to work there. Where it has been determined by a Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Inspector, that the workplace is unsafe, the employee shall not suffer loss of pay.
(c) If there is any dispute in the application of this section, such dispute shall be resolved through the process identified in the provincial Workplace Health and Safety Act and not through the grievance/arbitration process.
(d) The Company agrees to ensure that when security officers are given additional duties or jobs which may increase the danger to their health by working in a toxic or other hazardous environment, that they shall immediately inform the security officer of the Province of Ontario possible danger and its regulations, including shall give the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetysecurity officer information and/or training regarding same.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative.
25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, he/she they will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize.
25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $180.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager.
25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to their pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such practices will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
21.02 A Joint Management and Employee Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three (3) months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer as his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
21.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member will be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
21.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52, and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee that is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
21.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
21.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
21.07 The Employer shall:
a. inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of said situation;
b. inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
c. ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
21.08 The worker shall:
a. work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
b. use a wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The worker’s Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
c. report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
d. report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 26.01 The Employer University recognizes its responsibility to provide a workplace that is subject to safe and healthy and shall maintain proper standards on University premises in conformity with all applicable acts, regulations and codes. The Parties acknowledge that health and safety committees play an instrumental role in the provisions promotion of a safe and healthy workplace; the Occupational identification of unsafe or unhealthy conditions; and the prevention of accidents.
26.02 There shall be a University Health and Safety Act Committee established to provide advice on the development and maintenance of the Province of Ontario a university wide health and its regulations, including the provision that calls for safety system.
(a) The Union shall be entitled to a worker representative selected by the Union seat on the University Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the established terms of reference, as amended from time to time.
(b) At the commencement of each academic year, the Union shall provide the University with written notification of the name of the Postdoctoral Fellow appointed as the representative on the University Health and Safety Committee.
26.03 At the St. John’s campus, the Union shall be entitled to a seat on each Health and Safety Building Committee in those buildings where Postdoctoral Fellows work.
26.04 At ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Campus, the Union shall be entitled to one (1) seat on the campus- wide Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work Committee in accordance with the Occupational established practices, procedures and applicable legislation.
26.05 At the Marine Institute, the Union shall be entitled to one (1) seat on the Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger Committee in accordance with the established practices, procedures and applicable legislation.
26.06 The University shall advise Postdoctoral Fellows and the Union of hazards known to the EmployeeUniversity and associated with the Postdoctoral Fellow’s work and workplace. Similarly, Postdoctoral Fellows have a duty to make reasonable efforts to be informed of hazards associated with their work and workplace and to report any such hazards of which they become aware to the Supervisor. Postdoctoral Fellows shall take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety and that of workers and other persons at or near the workplace.
(a) A Postdoctoral Fellow may refuse to perform work that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous to his or her health or safety, or the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint another person at the workplace until remedial action has been taken by the University to the Postdoctoral Fellow’s satisfaction; the appropriate Health and Safety Committee formed under has investigated the Occupational Health matter and Safety Actadvised the Postdoctoral Fellow to return to work; or a government-appointed occupational health and safety officer has investigated the matter and advised the Postdoctoral Fellow to return to work.
(b) A Postdoctoral Fellow who becomes pregnant, or who is nursing, may request precautionary measures, including a modified work program, to protect herself and the fetus or child. Time spent attending meetings An appropriate modified work program will be implemented for the duration of the Committee pregnancy and/or period of nursing, with no loss of pay or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedbenefits during the period of modified work.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. 26.08 The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost shall not take disciplinary action against a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Postdoctoral Fellow shall not suffer any loss of wages or benefits because he or she has reasonably refused to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.perform work under Clause 26.07
25.05 26.09 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees Postdoctoral Fellows to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide informationtravel abroad, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall necessary inoculations/vaccinations will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information reimbursed at the discretion of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Administrative Head. Requests for such reimbursement shall not be posted in the Department/Academic Unitunreasonably denied.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 16.01 The Employer is subject Company shall institute and maintain all reasonable precautions for safeguarding the health and safety of its employees. Both the Company and the Union recognize their mutual obligations to assist in the provisions prevention, correction and elimination of unhealthy and unsafe working conditions and practices. All employees are expected to adhere to safe working practice. The Company and the Union agree to an Occupational Health and Safety Act committee meeting every two (2) months.
16.02 The Company agrees that any employee on the seniority list who may be forced from work because of the Province of Ontario and its regulationslegitimate illness, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected certified by the Union on Company’s doctor, or the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent employee’s personal physician, or temporary disability resulting from an accident, shall upon complete recovery be reinstated in his former job or some suitable job in the prevention plant if held by an employee with less seniority and he is capable of accidents and performing the promotion job in a satisfactory manner with a reasonable period of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetytraining.
25.02 16.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and Company agrees that employees have the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety provisions of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
17.01 The Company will endeavor to supply adequate manpower on all operations in all departments so that an employee will not be required to perform more than a fair day’s work.
17.01 shall not be construed to mean that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of all operations is at present exactly adequate or that all employees are presently assigned exactly a fair day’s work and accordingly, changes in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of ▇▇▇▇▇ and changes in an employee’s work load may be made so long as the resulting situation is not a violation of 17.01.
17.03 The Company will endeavor to provide full employment for all employees on the seniority list. Time spent attending meetings Extra shifts will not be used for the purpose of reducing the regular work week of employees on the seniority list. Notwithstanding the above, the employer reserves the right to schedule canning on the half shift.
1: In the event that, during the Collective Agreement, the Company plans to introduce a major technological change which it anticipates will directly result in the indefinite layoff of 8% of the Committee regular active workforce, or carrying out duties as a worker representative total of 10 employees, whichever is less, the following shall apply:
A) The Company will give the Union notice of such technological change at least sixty (60) days before the date on which the technological change is to be effected. After giving notice the Company shall identify, by job classification, the number of jobs to be displaced. The jobs to be displaced shall be considered time workedgrouped by the Company for the purposes of paragraph (C) herein.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health B) The Company will meet and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on discuss with the Committee. The University will provide Union the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information redeployment of the Health and Safety Officer affected regular employees in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health provisions of the Collective Agreement and Safety Act, persons with authority the provisions as set out in the workplace, including any EmployeesGuaranteed Wage Plan (GWP) and in so doing, shall ensure designate the employees to be indefinitely laid off.
C) During the first thirty (30) days of the notice period and prior to affecting any layoffs or separations under the Collective Agreement, the Company shall canvass employees eligible for special early retirement (“eligible employees”) as to their willingness to elect special early retirement. Such eligible employees shall be approached within each group determined in paragraph (A) in order of seniority and, if they choose to take special early retirement within the above thirty (30) day period and actually retire within thirty (30) days thereafter, will receive a Technological Change Bonus (TCB). The TCB will be determined by dividing the total amount of the separation pay entitlement of all the employees designated for indefinite layoff in paragraph (B) above by the total number of employees so designated. The number of special early retirees in any group who may receive the TCB will not exceed the number of jobs in that persons under their authority group which are informed to be permanently displaced by the technological change and if a greater number of health and safety hazardseligible employees in any group so elect to take special early retirement, and advised the TCB will only be paid to the most senior of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthem.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 34.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of and Supervisors all have responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and will take all reasonable precautions for the safety of all employees.
34.02 The practice of safe working habits is the Province responsibility of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University each employee.
34.03 The Employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on have a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become (“JHSC”) with three (3) members appointed by the Union and a certified worker representative on matching membership appointed by the CommitteeEmployer. The University Employer and the Union will provide the required training jointly share responsibility for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in chairing such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimemeetings.
25.05 When 34.04 The JHSC shall create terms of reference and duties, including establishing a worker representative on a Joint Health schedule for workplace inspections under section 9 (28), to ensure due diligence and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
34.05 All minutes and reports of the JHSC and all Form 7’s under the WSIA will be provided to the Union Health and Safety / WSIB Representative, persons (who will have sole responsibility to provide these to the CAW National Health and Safety Representative).
34.06 Time spent on JHSC workplace inspections and JHSC meetings shall be considered time worked and the members of the JHSC shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for this time and also for up to one (1) hour of prep time in advance of JHSC meetings.
34.07 With proper advance notice to the Employer, a CAW National Health and Safety Representative may be present and participate in any meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Representative may also investigate any critical injury or fatality, where this investigation is done openly and in conjunction with authority the Employer and the JHSC.
34.08 The Employer, in an effort to address the number of accommodations, injuries and associated absenteeism, will provide stools for use by employees that are required to stand in a restricted place in the workplaceperformance of their duties. This Article applies and is limited to the following classifications: Dealer, including any EmployeesGuest Services, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed Cash Cage Cashier, Main Bank Cashier and Coin Cage Cashier. The use of health and safety hazardsthe stools is optional by each individual employee. The Employer will provide ten (10) stools in Table Games, two (2) stools in Guest Services, and advised one (1) stool for each of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.other work areas
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 40:01 The Employer is subject and the Union recognize that safety, accident prevention and the preservation of health are of primary importance in College operations and that these activities require the combined efforts of the Employer, employees, and the Union.
40:02 The Employer will continue to provide its employees with safe working conditions, equipment and materials, and will continue to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken.
40:03 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.
40:04 Every employee shall take all reasonable precautions and follow all reasonable safety rules, practices and procedures in order to protect his or her safety and health and the safety and health of any other persons who may be affected by his or her acts or omissions at work.
40:05 The parties agree to the provisions establishment of the Occupational Workplace Health and Safety Act of Committees in the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for College it is deemed necessary. Where it is deemed appropriate to establish a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Workplace Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee in a workplace, the following shall apply.
40:06 Efforts should be made to schedule committee meetings, functions or duties during the employees’ work time but if this is not possible meetings may be held during an employee’s off duty hours. It is agreed that the University Employee representatives who are members of a Workplace Health and the Union will cooperate Safety Committee and who are scheduled to meet during off duty hours shall be compensated at straight
40:07 Minutes of all committee meetings are required. Minutes shall consist of matters relating to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents receipt and the promotion disposition of safety and health at University workplacesconcerns. To this endThe minutes shall be signed by both chairpersons. Where there is disagreement as to the accuracy or content, either party may so note the disagreement and place their comments on the minutes prior to signing. When the minutes are signed by both co-chairpersons, the parties acknowledge management co-chairperson shall retain the original for the records of the committee, forward a copy to the Workplace Safety and agree that all University Employees on University Health Division, post a copy and third-party premises where Employees workforward a copy to members of the committee.
40:08 The objectives of Workplace Health and Safety Committees include:
(a) Assisting employees to identify, are required to comply with work- site specific policiesrecord, proceduresexamine, regulations, evaluate and standards relating to resolve health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards safety concerns in the workplace, ;
(b) Developing practical procedures and conditions to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s help achieve health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed ;
(c) Promoting education and training programs to develop detailed knowledge of health and safety hazardsconcerns and responsibilities in each individual workplace.
40:09 Where a supervisor knows that any condition exists at a workplace that is unusually dangerous to the safety or health of an employee, 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 advised does believe, that a condition exists that is dangerous to his or her safety or health in the performance of policies and procedures associated the employee’s work, the employee shall report that condition to his or her supervisor.
(b) The supervisor upon being notified under Section :10
(a) shall inspect the condition with the safe handling of materials employee and equipment.discuss the employee’s reasons for believing the condition to be
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety act as amended from time to time.
(b) A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) shall be constituted in accordance with the Act, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall meet at least every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. The Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Health and Safety Committee at least one (1) ONA representative selected or appointed by the Union from the Employer. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members within two (2) weeks following the meeting, if possible. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board.
(c) The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. When an Inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative, if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
(d) Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one
(1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible, that member shall be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked
(e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to incident/Accident Report Form required in S.51, S.52 and S.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that the Committee will maintain the confidentiality of the materials. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
(f) The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
(g) The Employer, if aware will make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
(h) The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the Union-Management Committee and Joint Health and Safety Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behavior. Such policies will include but not be limited to:
i) Designing safe procedures for employees;
ii) Providing training appropriate to these polices;
iii) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
(i) The Employer shall:
i) Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
ii) Inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them. When faced with occupational health and safety decisions, the Home will not await full scientific or absolute certainty before taking reasonable action(s) that reduces risk and protects employees.
iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety act are carried out in the workplace.
(j) A worker shall:
i) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
ii) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers worker’s employer requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
iii) Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
iv) Report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.01 The Employer is subject to Company, the provisions Union and the employees shall comply with the requirements of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act. In the event that the Occupational Health and & Safety Act of as it read on January 1, 2003 is repealed or amended to provide employees with lesser rights and benefits, the Province of Ontario and its regulationsCompany, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required employees shall continue to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and & Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersas it read on January 1, 2003.
25.03 18.02 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall have the functions, rights and obligations provided by the Occupational Health and & Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of In the Committee event that the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it read on January 1, 2003 is repealed or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a modified to provide the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on with more limited functions or lesser rights and obligations, the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in shall have the Bargaining Unitfunctions, he/she will cease to be a worker representative rights and obligations prescribed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it read on January 1, 2003.
(a) During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall grant the Union’s two (2) representatives on the CommitteeJoint Health and Safety Committee paid leaves of absence to attend conferences or courses related to occupational health and safety. In the first year of this Agreement, the Company will provide each of the Union’s representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee with one (1) week’s leave for this purpose, and in subsequent years of this Agreement, the Company will provide each of the Union’s representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee with one (1) day’s leave per year for this purpose. The Union will provide or select the training and pay for the cost of the training.
25.06 (b) If it is necessary due to the introduction of new equipment or staff turnover, The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and Company shall provide annual training to the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeemployees.
25.07 18.04 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the Union’s occupational health and safety of staff or consultants shall, after notifying the Company, be permitted, at reasonable times that Employee. With reference do not interfere with the Company’s operations, to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information enter the workplace to attend meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee and to inspect, investigate or monitor the Department/Academic Unitworkplace.
25.09 In accordance with 18.05 The Company agrees to stop work and to provide a minute of silence for all employees at 11:00 a.m. on April 28 in memory of workers killed or injured on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, job.
(a) The Company shall make its best efforts to ensure that persons under their authority are informed an employee or supervisor who has completed first aid training is present on each shift.
(b) The Company shall initially pay for two (2) individuals (employees or supervisors) from each shift (a total of health six (6) individuals) to attend and safety hazardssuccessfully complete first aid training. The Company shall provide first aid training thereafter on an as-needed basis. The Company and the Union shall jointly select the individuals who will receive the first aid training.
18.07 The Company will provide an employee who is injured during working hours and who must leave work due to his or her injury with his or her regular straight-time wages for the balance of his or her shift, and advised of policies and procedures associated will provide that employee with the safe handling of materials and equipmenttransportation to receive medical treatment or to his or her home.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Employer, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
19.02 A joint management and employees health and safety committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and by employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the provisions committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the employee representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing employees the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a certified employee is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford an employee health and safety representative if any, or an employee selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the nursing Employer premises and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the committee who represent the employees shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the nursing home premises. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the nursing home premises. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany her on her inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Forms as prescribed for under sections 51, 52 and 53 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the annual summary of data from the Province WSIB relating to the number of Ontario work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and its regulations, including such other data as the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesWSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the University and committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will cooperate use its best efforts to obtain the fullest possible extent full co-operation of its membership in the prevention compliance of accidents all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the promotion disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of safety and health at University workplacesspecial procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. To this end, the The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, employees are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings aware of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrequirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 31.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union realizing the benefits to be derived from a safe and healthy place of employment, agree that they, together with all employees, the Union negotiating committee, committee persons and supervisors, will cooperate to the fullest extent to promote safe work practices, health conditions, and enforcement of safety rules.
31.02 Safety equipment and devices will be in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Health and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Safety Act.
31.03 The Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee will be maintained during the life of this agreement. The committee will consist of eight (8) members, four (4) of whom will be appointed by the Company and four (4) of whom will be appointed/elected by the Union. One (1) of the Unions representatives shall be designated as the Union Co-Chair and shall be retained on the day shift. The Union Co-Chair shall be employed full time on health and safety issues and be paid at (labour class 4) wage rate. One alternate unionized rep will be appointed/elected for each shift by the Union Co-Chair and be responsible for TDI monitor checking and filling out accident/incident reports in the absence of the regular rep, carrying out the regular responsibilities of the regular shift rep. The Joint Health and Safety Committee will be trained by the WHSC as Certified Worker Representatives with all the cost of such training to be paid by the Company. The Joint Health and Safety Committee will recommend what annual specific sector training is required by its members. Alternate reps will have a minimum Health & Safety Level 1 training provided by the WHSC and will fill in for regular reps who cannot attend a scheduled meeting. The Committee will hold monthly meetings unless otherwise agreed in advance by both JHSC Co-Chairs and safety inspection tours of the Plant, in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety Legislation of the Province of Ontario. The committee will review all accident reports and the shift Joint Health and Safety Committee representative and supervisor will jointly conduct the initial investigation with the injured worker without undue delay. Any employee returning to work on modified duties will be interviewed with the HS&E Co-Chair or Worker Rep and a representative from the Company to review the WSIB Functional Abilities Form(s) to jointly agree on a Return To Work Program with the intent of returning the worker as soon as possible to their full job duties. The Union Health and Safety Representative shall accompany any inspection conducted by a Ministry of Labour inspector. A copy of any order issued by the Government Inspector shall be given to the Union Health and Safety Co- Chair. The function of the Committee shall be to advise the Plant Management concerning Safety and Health matters, but not to handle grievances. On health and safety complaints, the shift Health and Safety Representative will investigate the employees’ concern with the immediate supervisor, without undue delay. It is agreed that when the University nature of the complaint is such that the Rep may require assistance, she/he may request the presence of the Co-Chair. The company and the Union agree that, from time to time, representatives of Management and/or a Committee member may attend Safety and Health Committee meetings.
31.04 All employees will cooperate be required to wear Company approved safety shoes or boots as a condition of employment and such foot protection shall be CSA approved. The Company will pay for all regular employees only, once each consecutive twelve (12) months from date of last purchase, a maximum of $110.00, towards the fullest possible extent in the prevention purchase of accidents and the promotion one pair of safety shoes or boots. The Company may authorize an additional contribution of $60.00 towards a second pair of safety shoes or boots within the twelve (12) month period for years 1, 2 and health at University workplaces. To this end3 of the Collective Agreement.
31.05 All employees working in Company designated safety glass areas, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are will be required to comply wear safety glasses provided by the Company as a condition of employment. The Company agrees to pay 100% of the cost of prescription safety glasses and Company approved safety frames, with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulationseight (8) varieties of frames, and standards relating to health and safetysuch eye protection shall be CSA approved, for regular employees working in such designated areas requiring prescription safety glasses, once each consecutive twelve (12) months from the date of last purchase, if necessary. The Company accepts no responsibility for the employee’s eye examination or adjustments.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and 31.06 Prescription safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative glasses damaged on the Committee. The University job (severely spotted glasses included) will provide be replaced by the required training for certification Company at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee.
25.05 When 31.07 The employee’s share of the cost for safety boots or shoes and prescription safety glasses will be held on the completion of an employee’s probationary period.
31.08 This confirms our understanding that during the life of this contract the Company will continue to provide a covered outdoor shelter for the smoking area.
31.09 It is agreed that each year on April 28, at 11:00 A.M. work will stop and one minute of silence will be observed in memory of workers killed or injured on the job.
31.10 The Union may appoint, one of the worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitmembers, he/she will cease to be on a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the temporary basis Health and Safety Officer Representative, will be absent for greater than 4 days. Such employee will be paid at the applicable rate. The full time Health & Safety Rep shall give a minimum of five (5) working days notice of such absence.
31.11 The HS&E Co-Chair will be involved in each Academic Unit shall all aspects of the Internal Corporate HS&E Audit.
31.12 The Company agrees to continue completing Safety Start-Ups however, the HS&E Rep must swipe in and out and will be posted paid for all time worked at the applicable rate. The HS&E Rep is unavailable, the Alternate Rep will be used.
31.13 The internal CAW Trainers will be given first opportunity to train the CAW members on the existing HS&E programs provided this training has normally been offered in the Department/Academic Unitpast by in-house trainers.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Employer, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
19.02 A joint management and employees health and safety committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and by employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the provisions committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the employee representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing employees the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a certified employee is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford an employee health and safety representative if any, or an employee selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the nursing home premises and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the committee who represent the employees shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the nursing home premises. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the nursing home premises. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany her on her inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Forms as prescribed for under sections 51, 52 and 53 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the annual summary of data from the Province WSIB relating to the number of Ontario work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and its regulations, including such other data as the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesWSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the University and committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will cooperate use its best efforts to obtain the fullest possible extent full co-operation of its membership in the prevention compliance of accidents all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the promotion disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of safety and health at University workplacesspecial procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. To this end, the The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, employees are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings aware of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrequirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union agree to actively promote measures to assure the provisions Health and Safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices required by the Union on applicable legislation. The Company has the University right to determine which protective equipment is to be provided in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Committee.
33.02 The Union and the Union will cooperate Company agree that they mutually desire to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion maintain standards of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endin order to prevent accidents, the parties acknowledge injuries and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyillness.
25.02 33.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Company and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational establish a Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) members of the Employee’s health bargaining unit and safety two (2) members of management. Employee representatives shall be elected or to appointed by the health and safety of othersbargaining unit employees.
25.03 33.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall meet and perform such duties as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings The Company will ensure the Union Joint Health and Safety Co-chair will be trained to become a certified health and safety representative, if not already certified, as training becomes available (up to a maximum of three (3) over the life of this agreement. Without limiting the generality of the Committee foregoing, the committee shall:
i) Determine that inspections have been carried out at least once a month by the co-chairs or carrying out duties as a worker representative designates. These inspections shall be considered time workedmade of all places of employment, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices including ergonomic assessments. Such inspections shall be made at intervals that will prevent the development of unsafe working conditions.
25.04 ii) Recommend measures required to attain compliance with appropriate government regulations and the correction of hazardous conditions.
iii) Consider recommendations from the workforce with respect to health and safety matters and recommend implementation where warranted. A worker representative on form for such submission will be developed within thirty (30) days of ratification. Completed forms must be signed by a supervisor and will be turned in to a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become with a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost copy to the Employee supervisor.
iv) Hold meetings 10 times per year as per current practice, for the review of reports of current accidents, occupational diseases and sprains and strains injuries, their causes and means of prevention; remedial action taken or required by the Union. reports of investigations or inspections, and; any other matters pertaining to health and safety.
v) Time spent by members of the committee in such training the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work worked and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined paid in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed terms of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthis agreement.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.1 The Employer agrees that it is subject to the provisions responsibility of the Occupational Health Employer to make adequate provisions for the health and Safety Act safety of Employees during the Province hours of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the their employment.
24.2 The Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of Employees agree that Employees share responsibility for their safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that to cooperate fully with the Employer on all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to matters of health and safety.
25.02 24.3 The Employer recognizes agrees to adhere to all the right provisions of workers the Workers' Compensation Act of British Columbia and all rules and regulations thereto and any other statute Provincially or Federally dealing with the safety and health of the Employer's Employees.
24.4 Having due regard to health and safety, the Employer agrees to try to equalize the work load so that any individual Employee is not repeatedly scheduled excessive hours of work.
24.5 The Employer agrees to furnish, if required, all non-personal safety equipment including eye and ear protection, safety belts and harnesses, hard hats, and filter masks but not including footwear or gloves.
24.6 When dangerous and hazardous work is involved, all reasonable safety and precautionary measures shall be taken by the Employer. No Employee shall be disciplined or discharged for refusal to work on a job or in any work place or to operate any equipment where there are reasonable grounds to believe that it would be unsafe or injurious to health to do so; or where it would be contrary to applicable Provincial or Municipal regulations or legislation.
24.7 An Employee may, before performing tasks involving climbing or potentially hazardous duties, request the assistance of another Employee. If an Employee is assigned any job or task involving wiring connections to a breaker panel or a hydro disconnect box, the Employer agrees to provide a second person as a safety backup.
24.8 In the event that there are requirements for open flame or pyrotechnics on stage, there will be a minimum of two (2) persons backstage of which at least one (1) will be a bargaining unit member. This shall not include matches deposited in flame-proof receptacles, one (1) candle, or lighters. Exceptions to this clause may be made by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union.
24.9 Problems involving safety and health are to be informed about hazards discussed between the Safety Committee members prior to calling in inspectors from the Workers' Compensation Board. The Safety Committee shall be comprised of a representative of the Employer and of the Union, and in the workplaceevent of disagreement, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative mutually acceptable third party referee shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and appointed. Where precautionary measures, as agreed by the Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University , have not been taken, an Employee's refusal to undertake such work will provide the required training for certification at in no cost to way be held against the Employee or prejudice employment with the UnionEmployer. Time spent The representatives of the Safety Committee will advise Employees immediately if, in such training their opinion, they consider any matter referred to them to be safe or unsafe, healthful or unhealthful.
24.10 The Production Department Employee Representative and/or his alternate that are elected to sit on the safety committee shall be considered time workedpaid for attendance at meetings. Scheduling of these Employees will allow them to attend such meetings, except when there is a conflict with the production schedule of a show. Payment to these Employees will not be taken into account in overtime calculations and will not be subject to minimum hour requirements, as outlined detailed in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime28.2.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer is subject Company, Union and Employees agree to mutually work towards maintaining high standards of Health and Safety in the provisions workplace in order to prevent injury and illness to Employees.
17.02 The Company and Union shall abide in all respects with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Act, as amended. The Company shall develop and issue safe practice regulations in consultation with the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It is agreed The Company shall ensure all of its Managerial representatives are trained and able to fulfill the duties of their jobs and exercise their managerial powers in ways that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to maintain the health and safety of othersall Employees. The Company shall ensure that all Employees of the Bargaining Unit and Supervisors and/or Managers are trained to fulfill the duties of their job in ways that are healthy and safe.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 17.03 A joint Health and Safety Committee formed under committee with representatives from the Occupational Health Company and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative Union shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost established in order to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of promote the Health and Safety Officer of Employees, and shall act in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority as amended.
17.04 Joint Health and Safety Committees
a) The Company and the Union recognize the need for constructive and meaningful consultations on Health and Safety matters;
(i) The Employees appointed to the Joint Health and Safety Committees shall perform the duties assigned to them without the loss of salary or benefits during regular work shift;
(ii) Union representatives on Health and Safety Committees shall be provided necessary training in order to carry out their responsibilities as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. (All time spent in training shall be without loss of salary during regular work shift).
(iii) Committees shall be entitled to time off from work (without pay) to attend seminars, conferences, courses sponsored by governments, clients, contractors or the Union where such courses give instruction on upgrading on Health and Safety matters, as approved by the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the workplaceevent of any conflict of wording between Article 17 herein and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time, including the wording of the said Act shall apply.
17.05 When any EmployeesEmployee notes that the quality of the environment is deteriorating, shall he/she is obliged to inform the Company and the Health and Safety Committee without delay in writing or orally if he/she believes the situation is urgent. Accordingly, the Company shall:
(a) (i) ensure that persons under their authority are informed the situation is investigated and that corrective action is taken and where practical, allow a Union representative of health the Health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with Safety Committee to participate in the safe handling of materials and equipment.investigation:
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 20.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such practices will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 20.02 A Joint Management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Employee Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to Committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards. The Union will select committee shall normally meet every three (3) months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer as his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
20.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee or who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member will be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties as a worker representative an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 20.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52, and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee that is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
20.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
20.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances.
20.07 The Employer shall:
a. inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours soon as it learns of Work said situation;
b. inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to an Employee safely perform the work assigned to protect them;
c. ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
20.08 The worker shall:
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 (a) The Employer recognizes it has the right of workers to be informed about hazards in primary responsibility for ensuring that safe conditions prevail within the workplace. The Employer commits to taking appropriate, effective and reasonably preventative and corrective measures to be provided with appropriate training, ensure the health and the right to refuse unsafe safety of Employees. The Employer will work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersOntario.
25.03 (b) The Union will select Parties agree that if during the term of this agreement one or more of the sites requires a worker representative for each applicable Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings as per Section 9 of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure Union and the Employer will meet to discuss an application to the Ministry of Labour for an order to form a Multi-Site Joint Occupational and Safety Committee as per the Act.
(c) The Parties agree that persons under their authority are informed they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness.
(d) The Union shall appoint one Health and Safety Representative from each site; all of which shall be trained and two (2) shall be certified at the Employer’s expense. They shall identify potential problems and hazards.
(e) Each site in which bargaining unit employees are employed shall be inspected as a quality assurance check two (2) times annually. These quality assurance inspections shall be conducted by a Union appointed certified H&S site rep and the certified H&S Coordinator and designate. All Union appointed certified H&S site reps shall participate on a rotational basis set forth by the H&S Coordinator.
(f) A joint inspection by the Immediate Supervisor and the site H&S Representatives shall be conducted monthly of their assigned site and a copy shall be posted on the Health and Safety Board in each site. The original inspection report shall be submitted to the Health and Safety Coordinator.
(g) All Health and Safety Representatives and the Health and Safety Coordinator will meet quarterly to review Accident Prevention Strategies and shall share successful strategies from their site. Attendance shall be considered time worked and the employer shall pay all related costs.
(h) The Health and Safety Representative and her immediate Supervisor shall meet within one week of the inspection to review the report and develop an action plan to address the problems and hazards. This action plan will be signed by both the parties and submitted to the Health and Safety Coordinator.
(i) All Employees will be trained in Standard Precautions and approved behavioural intervention techniques, WHMIS, CHOICES Basic Health and advised Safety Training Program and fire prevention.
(j) The Union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co-operation of policies its membership in the observation of all safety, rules and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpractices.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 27:01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Company and the Union will cooperate agree to actively promote measures and make adequate provisions to assure the fullest possible extent health and safety of all employees. The Company shall comply in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that a timely manner with all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required legislation pertaining to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to occupational health and safety.
25.02 (a) The Employer recognizes Joint Health and Safety Committee will consist of eight (8) members, four (4) each from the right Company and the Union. From these eight members, one (1) certified member elected or appointed from the Union representing workers and one (1) representing Management shall serve as the Co- Chairpersons of the committee. All Joint Health & Safety Committee members shall receive Core Certification Training and Health & Safety and the Law Training. The workers Health and Safety center will conduct the core certification training.
(b) The Union Health and Safety Committee will also serve as the Union Environmental Committee.
27:03 The Union Co-Chairperson or alternate will work the day shift and will be allotted four (4) hours daily to actively participate in the Health & Safety and Environmental program established between the company and the union. The Company shall supply the Union Co-Chairperson with an enclosed office (with the Plant Chairperson), furniture, office supplies, filing cabinet, bulletin board for posting notices, telephone with voice mail capability, computer, current updated computer software/hardware and access to a Company fax machine. Should the Union Co-Chairperson have rights to a posted classification the Company may elect to post an additional opening within such classification for the duration of his/her term in office.
27:04 In addition to the duties imposed under Health and Safety legislation, the Committee shall be informed about hazards responsible for the following:
a) Scheduling and attendance of regular or emergency meetings, once a month or whenever necessary, called by the Committee. All time spent by members of the Committee in the course of their duties shall be considered time worked and shall be paid their applicable rate of pay.
b) In addition to regular meetings, the Committee shall tour and inspect the premises once a month for health and safety concerns and make recommendations and actively participate in changes and corrections to eliminate the health and safety hazards.
c) Receive, investigate and address complaints in a timely manner and prepare necessary reports.
d) Every industrial injury must be reported immediately to the Departmental Supervisor along with the completion of a Company “Accident/Incident Report.” The Supervisor will retain a copy of the Accident/ Incident Report and supply a copy to the employee and the Company Safety Coordinator. The Company Safety Coordinator will log and provide copies to the Union Health & Safety Co-Chairperson. In case of an accident or injury, the Health and Safety Committee may also investigate and prepare a report.
e) Any accident where an employee is critically injured or there is a fatality, will be investigated jointly by the Co-Chairpersons or designates. Any other personal injury may be investigated by the Supervisor and the Union Health and Safety Representative on shift.
27:05 The Company will provide the Joint Health and Safety Committee with complete hazard information on all hazardous substances in the workplace, . The Company will make available to be provided with appropriate training, the Union the CSA and ANSI standards relevant to the workplace.
27:06 Employees of the Company shall have the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Section 43 of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons R.S.O. 1990.
27:07 The Company agrees to provide training as required by the legislation of the Province of Ontario or any amendments thereto for the plant Joint Health and Safety Committee.
27:08 The union’s National Safety Representative may be present and participate in any health & safety related meeting with authority Committee members with the Company consistent with the Company visitor procedure.
27:09 Non prescription safety glasses and other protective devices including ear protection, protective gloves and clothing, and rain and cold weather gear, if required, will continue to be supplied to the appropriate employees by the Company. The Company will provide employees with safety glasses as follows: • Seniority employees will be supplied non prescription safety glasses and frames at no cost. Non prescription safety glasses and frames will be replaced at no cost provided the employee can produce the damaged or scratched pair of glasses. In the event the employee can’t produce the said pair of glasses, he/she will be charged for the new pair. • The Company will continue it’s current practice in supplying employees prescription safety glasses. • Employees will be paid $100.00 per year on the first pay period after (August 25) for their safety boots purchases except for maintenance, maintenance helper, injection, downstream and utility technologist, which will be paid $200.00 per year. • The Company agrees to continue its practice in supplying all Maintenance, Maintenance Helper, Janitor and all Technologist classifications clean uniforms at no cost.
27:10 The Company and Union are committed to efforts to ergonomically improve the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated . The Joint Health & Safety Committee will receive training with the safe handling objective of materials raising Committee awareness to ergonomic problems. The timing and equipmentduration of such training will be recommended by the Committee.
27:11 The parties agree that a Safety Sign-Off procedure for the new and rebuilt equipment will be continued. Any critical issues outstanding on new or rebuilt equipment will be addressed prior to running full production.
27:12 Within the first six (6) months of the Collective Agreement, the Company agrees to train the Union Health and Safety Committee members in First Aid (Standard Level including CPR). It is further agreed that the licensed Health and Safety Committee Members may help provide and assist first aid when necessary.
27:13 The Company will provide all employees the use of individual lockers and such lockers will be designated by the Company.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.
(b) A joint management and employee health and safety committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. The Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee at least one (1) ONA representative selected or appointed by the Union from the Employer. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board.
(c) The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
(d) Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked
(e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in S.51, S.52 and S.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
(f) The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
(g) The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
(h) The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to:
i) Designing safe procedures for employees.
ii) Providing training appropriate to these policies
iii) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
(i) The Employer shall:
i) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
ii) inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
(j) A worker shall,
i) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
ii) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers worker's employer requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
iii) report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
iv) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
28:01 The Employer University is subject committed to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents illness and injury through the promotion provision and maintenance of healthy and safe conditions on its premises. The University endeavours to provide a hazard free environment and minimize risks by adherence to all relevant legislation, and where appropriate, through development and implementation of additional internal standards, programmes and procedures. The University requires that health and safety be a primary objective in every area of its operation and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all persons utilizing University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety. The University shall acquaint its employees with such components of legislation, regulations, standards, practices and procedures as pertain to the elimination, control and management of hazards in their work and work environment. Employees shall work safely and comply with the requirements of legislation, internal regulations, standards and programmes and shall report hazards to their immediate supervisor or designate, in the interests of the health and safety of all members of the community.
25.02 (a) The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, to be consulted and have input, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011, c. 11, ss. 1-18, enacted June 1, 2011, where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s their health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 (b) The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable shall have the right to elect or appoint bargaining unit employees to Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under Committees in areas where they perform duties.
(a) The number of members appointed by the Occupational Employer to the Joint Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Committees shall not exceed the total number of worker members on the Committees, including workers represented by other bargaining units.
(b) Bargaining unit members on Joint Health and Safety Committees shall be remunerated for time required to carry out their duties.
(c) During the term of the Committee or carrying out duties as renewal Collective Agreement, the Union may appoint up to a worker representative shall total of five (5) members within the bargaining unit to become Certified Worker Representatives. Each such appointed member must be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative serving on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide Up to a total of three (3) members may by appointed from the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to Committees at the St ▇▇▇▇▇▇ campus and one (1) member may be employed in appointed from the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to Joint Health and Safety Committees at each of UTSC and UTM. The cost of the core certification training programme for the appointed employees shall be a worker representative on borne by the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such certification training shall be considered time worked, treated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimework time.
25.08 (a) The name Union shall receive copies of all committee reports, and contact information investigation reports from all the committees. The University shall ensure that these materials are provided as soon as practicable and, in any event, no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of the report by the University. The University shall notify the Union of all Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unittesting and provide reports of findings.
25.09 In accordance (b) The University shall provide the Union with copies of all Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Form 7 Employers’ Report of Injury/Illness for members injured on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentjob.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject agrees to make reasonable and proper pro visions or the provisions maintenance of high standards of health and safety in the work place including a properly heated and lighted working environment. In meeting such standards and in controlling pollution in the work environment, the Employer shall comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations pursuant to that Act as in effect on January Where the nature of the Province working conditions so require, and subject to other provisions of Ontario this Agreement, employees shall be supplied, at the Employer's expense, with all protective clothing, safety equipment and its regulationsother protective devices, including which shall be maintained and replaced, where necessary, at the provision Employer's expense. Employee is responsible to main- tain any such supplies and must return any that calls are damaged, out, or otherwise, for replacement. The Employer will pay in the first year and in the second and, in the third year of safety shoes or boots. The employee will have the right to select either safety shoes or boots or other protective footwear. And a worker representative selected cheque will be issued to all active Employees, in the appropriate amount shown above, in the last pay period in January of each year. A 2nd pair of safety boots to set-up men, set up leaders, and maintenanceemployees only, provided receipts are received for two pair of boots in any contract year. No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for refusal to work on a job or in any work place or to operate any equipment where he has reasonable grounds to believe that it would likely endanger himself or another employee to do so, provided the employee promptly reports the circumstances of his refusal to his supervisor. Where, in such circumstances,the employee does not work, he shall not suffer a loss of pay. This clause shall be observed and administered as required by the Union on the University Joint Ontario Occupational Health and Safety CommitteesAct and the regulations pursuant to that Act as in effect on January Ajoint health and safety committee shall be consisting of an equal number of representatives of management and the union which shall function in accordance with the said Act and Regulations. The committee shall meet at least once a month. All regu- larly scheduled time spent such meetings is to be considered time worked. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Employer and to the Union. It is agreed that Union representation on the University safety committee will be comprised of members and two alternative members, one of which shall be assigned to each group. Two members of the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s joint health and safety or committee, one from management, and one from the Union, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and equipment and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health their inspection. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and Safety Committee formed under shall investigate and report on the Occupational Health nature and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings causes of the Committee accident or carrying out duties as injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of any inspection by a worker representative govern- ment inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. All regularly scheduled time spent in such activities shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University Union, the joint health and safety committee, and the representatives thereof shall at reasonable times have access to the accident reports and safety records in the possession of the Employer, provided that there is no invasion or infringement of any person's right to privacy; nor any disclosure of medical records. Employees injured at work will provide review, along with a member of the safety committee, the supervisors injury report in order to ensure all facts are available for the completion of the forms and a copy of the resultant Form will be given to the Union in advance of it being sent to the Board. The Employer will continue to supply safety glasses to each employee. In cases where corrective lenses are required training the employer will supply and pay for certification one pair of pre- scription safety glasses (frames and lenses) at no intervals of years if required. However, the year interval will not apply where: A prescription change necessitates replacement within the two year period in which case the employer will replace without cost to the Employee employee, or Frames and/or lenses are accidentally damaged during the Union. Time spent course of employment, in such training which case the employer shall be considered time workedrepair, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases or cause to be employed in repaired or replace without cost to the Bargaining Unitemployee. Replacement will not be made for breakage or damage due to per- ▇▇▇▇▇ negligence or carelessness. If an employee wishes to avail himself of the coverall service supplied by the Employer's contractor, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices he may do so provided that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect may deduct from the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information pay of the Health employee the Employer's cost of supplying, cleaning and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitrepairing his coveralls.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter Oof Agreement #4 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter Oof Agreement #4 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter Oof Agreement #4 of Work and Overtimethis Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter of Agreement #2 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter of Work and OvertimeAgreement #2 of this Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
21.10 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, any Employee who identifies to the Employer that they have a disability that results in a need for assistance during an emergency shall be provided with an individualized workplace emergency response plan within a reasonable time of the Employer receiving the application.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Occupational Health and Safety Act date of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards. The Union will select committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on- site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s.52 and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances.
19.07 The Employer shall:
(i) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours soon as it learns of Work the said situation;
(ii) inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to an Employee safely perform the work assigned to protect them;
(iii) ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario as amended from time to time. Comprehensive policies on resident handling and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected safe work practices shall be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed annually. A joint management and employee health and safety committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (I) from management and one from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee or who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties as a worker representative an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative . In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a Ministry of and Safety inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Report Form required in and of the Act and the annual summary of data from the relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. The University Union will provide use its best efforts to obtain full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required training of to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. The parties further agree that suitable subjects for certification at no cost to discussion as the Employee or Joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee ceases written policies to address the management of violent behaviours. Such policies will include but not be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease limited tu: Designing safe procedures for employees. Providing training appropriate to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 these policies. Reporting all incidents of workplace violence. The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision shall: o Inform employees of any situation relating to an Employee to protect the their work which may their health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time workedsafety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information soon as it learns of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitsaid situation.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety at Hospice Niagara, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended from time to time. The Union reserves the right to select or otherwise elect the worker representatives of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall review the Employer’s policy on resident handling and safe work practices annually.
19.02 A Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by Employees from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representatives. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety bulletin board and the Union bulletin board. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, shall make inspections of the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and shall report to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of a workplace accident or injury, the Committee shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, where possible, such representatives of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and a worker representative shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, and the incidence of occupation injuries and reasonable access to such other related non-confidential data the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer shall inform all affected direct care Employees of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
19.07 The Joint Health and Safety Committee will discuss and shall recommend, where appropriate, appropriate measures to promote health and safety in workplaces including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Needle Stick Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment Training designed to ensure competency under the Act for those persons with supervisory responsibilities
19.08 The Employer shall:
a) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as the Employer learns of the said situation;
b) inform Employees of the risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that Employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them:
c) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in workplace.
19.09 An employee shall:
a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University Employer requires be using or wearing;
c) Report to her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, (a) A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employees health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of othershazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least once a month.
25.03 (b) Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Union will select Parties shall post a worker representative for each applicable Joint list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with LOA #4 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with LOA #4 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per LOA #4 of Work and Overtimethis Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 34.01 The Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and representatives of the Union. The Union shall elect/appoint up to three (3) representatives to the Health and Safety Committee. This committee shall schedule meetings in accordance with its terms of reference and shall at a minimum meet quarterly. Should there be an issue requiring immediate attention of the Committee, the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson shall call a special meeting of this committee within ten (10) days of receiving a written complaint regarding occupational health or safety. An Employee shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance at these committee meetings.
34.02 Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and once approved by the Committee co- chairpersons shall be posted at the worksite.
34.03 The Employer is subject shall post the names and contract information of committee members and representatives where it can be seen by all workers.
34.04 The Health and Safety Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety and may make recommendations to the provisions of Employer in that regard. The Committee will function in accordance with the regulations published pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyor such other procedural rules as may be mutually agreed.
25.02 34.05 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall also consider measures necessary to ensure the Occupational Health security of each Employee on the Employer’s premises and Safety Actmay make recommendations to the Employer in that regard. Time spent attending meetings Should the Committee recommendations not be implemented or appropriate action taken towards implementation within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the recommendation a Union representative may direct that the item be referred to the Administrator of the Employer. A written reply will be given by the Administrator to the Committee or carrying out duties within fourteen (14) calendar days of the reporting of the issue by the Union.
34.06 Where the Employer requires the Employee to receive specific immunization and titre, as a worker representative result of or related to the Employee's work, it shall be considered time workedprovided at no cost.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 34.07 The Employer shall provide informationensure that a reasonable amount of adequate supplies of protective apparel and equipment (i.e. gloves, training and supervision gowns, masks, protective eyewear, digital equipment, etc.) are provided to an Employee to protect ensure the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and OvertimeEmployees.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 26.01 The Employer University recognizes its responsibility to provide a workplace that is subject to safe and healthy and shall maintain proper standards on University premises in conformity with all applicable acts, regulations and codes. The parties acknowledge that health and safety committees play an instrumental role in the provisions promotion of a safe and healthy workplace; the Occupational identification of unsafe or unhealthy conditions; and the prevention of accidents.
26.02 There shall be a University Health and Safety Act Committee established to provide advice on the development and maintenance of the Province of Ontario a university wide health and its regulations, including the provision that calls for safety system.
(a) The Union shall be entitled to a worker representative selected by the Union seat on the University Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the established terms of reference, as amended from time to time.
(b) At the commencement of each academic year, the Union shall provide the University with written notification of the name of the Postdoctoral Fellow appointed as the representative on the University Health and Safety Committee.
26.03 At the St. John’s campus, the Union shall be entitled to a seat on each Health and Safety Building Committee in those buildings where Postdoctoral Fellows work.
26.04 At ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Campus, the Union shall be entitled to one seat on the campus-wide Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work Committee in accordance with the Occupational established practices, procedures and applicable legislation.
26.05 At the Marine Institute, the Union shall be entitled to one seat on the Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger Committee in accordance with the established practices, procedures and applicable legislation.
26.06 The University shall advise Postdoctoral Fellows and the Union of hazards known to the EmployeeUniversity and associated with the Postdoctoral Fellow’s work and workplace. Similarly, Postdoctoral Fellows have a duty to make reasonable efforts to be informed of hazards associated with their work and workplace and to report any such hazards of which they become aware to the Supervisor. Postdoctoral Fellows shall take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety and that of workers and other persons at or near the workplace.
(a) A Postdoctoral Fellow may refuse to perform work that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous to his or her health or safety, or the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint another person at the workplace until remedial action has been taken by the University to the Postdoctoral Fellow’s satisfaction; the appropriate Health and Safety Committee formed under has investigated the Occupational Health matter and Safety Actadvised the Postdoctoral Fellow to return to work; or a government-appointed occupational health and safety officer has investigated the matter and advised the Postdoctoral Fellow to return to work.
(b) A Postdoctoral Fellow who becomes pregnant, or who is nursing, may request precautionary measures, including a modified work program, to protect herself and the fetus or child. Time spent attending meetings An appropriate modified work program will be implemented for the duration of the Committee pregnancy and/or period of nursing, with no loss of pay or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedbenefits during the period of modified work.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. 26.08 The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost shall not take disciplinary action against a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Postdoctoral Fellow shall not suffer any loss of wages or benefits because he or she has reasonably refused to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.perform work under Clause 26.07
25.05 26.09 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees Postdoctoral Fellows to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide informationtravel abroad, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall necessary inoculations/vaccinations will be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information reimbursed at the discretion of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Administrative Head. Requests for such reimbursement shall not be posted in the Department/Academic Unitunreasonably denied.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.01 The Employer is subject Parties agree to co-operate in the promotion of safe work habits and safe working conditions, and to adhere to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and other applicable legislations. The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Union will elect or appoint its own representative to this committee.
28.02 Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the joint committee. Employees who are members of the Committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages to
28.03 No employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act and regulations.
28.04 Where the Occupational Health and Safety Committee determines that it is necessary to obtain information on its role and responsibility, it shall use the resources of the Workers’ Compensation Board and/or the Occupational Health & Safety Agency. The committee will increase the awareness of all staff on such topics as: workplace safety, working with residents, ▇▇▇▇▇ and the role and function of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Committee. The committee will ▇▇▇▇▇▇ knowledge and compliance with the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Industrial Health and Safety Committees. It Regulations by all employees.
28.05 The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service, which is agreed that necessary for the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention safe performance of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endwork, including universal precautions, the parties acknowledge safe use of equipment, safe techniques for lifting and agree that all University Employees on University supporting residents and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
28.06 When the Employer is aware that a resident has a history of aggressive behaviour, the Employer will make such information available to employees who may interact with that resident.
28.07 An 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. Medical exams, x-rays, vaccinations,
28.08 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 immunization shall be provided at no cost to the employee.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.01 The Employer is subject University and the Union agree that the University and its employees have duties and responsibilities with regard to health and safety in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Act, 1994 and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by as amended from time to time. The University and the Union on the University Joint agree to participate in Local Health and Safety Committees. It .
28.02 The University shall make all necessary provision(s) for the occupational health and safety of its employees.
(a) The University will provide initial safety training in the use of special equipment whenever it is agreed required that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention employee use such equipment as part of accidents and the promotion his/her assignment of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University work.
(b) Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply work in dangerous conditions shall be supplied with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, the required safety equipment and standards relating protective clothing in order for them to health safely and safetyeffectively perform their employment duties.
25.02 (c) The Employer recognizes the right of workers University acknowledges its duty to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, provide on-going refresher training and the right to refuse unsafe work upgrading as required in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersAct, 1994.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed 28.03 Notwithstanding the shared obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the University agrees to establish a safety working group comprised of representation from CUPE 1334, the Environmental Health and Safety Department and the operating areas. Time spent attending meetings The purpose of this working group will be to review and discuss matters relating to health and safety in the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative workplace. CUPE Local 1334 shall be considered time workedappoint up to 5 employees to represent the Local from various areas on campus.
25.04 A worker representative 28.04 The University acknowledges the employee's right to refuse or to stop work where health or safety is in danger, as prescribed in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1994 and as amended from time to time.
28.05 The University agrees to pay for WSIB recognized basic and workplace specific certification training, offered by a mutually agreed upon provider, for Union representative(s) on a the central Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Committee.
28.06 The University and the Union will recognize the International Day of Mourning, April 28th, for workers killed or injured on the Committeejob and, in recognition, will develop and publish a joint proclamation. The University will provide agrees to lower all flags flown at the required training for certification at no cost workplace in recognition of this day.
28.07 To enable the Bargaining Unit to continue to be recognized as integral and valuable contributors to the Employee or University and to enhance the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours visibility and positive image of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she it is essential that Bargaining Unit members can be identified. To this end, the University agrees to:
i) based on the individual requirements of the work unit, provide appropriate work-clothing at the University=s expense. The current departmental practices with regard to the issuance of work clothing will cease continue or be enhanced.
ii) seasonal issue clothing will be provided based on the activities of the work unit.
iii) the initial selection of styles and fabrics will include consultation with the employees. However the University reserves the right to make the final selection.
iv) the work clothing remains the property of the University and is not to be a worker representative on distributed to anyone other than the Committeeemployee.
25.06 v) Employee=s requiring replacement pants for reasons other than normal wear and tear, will be responsible for the purchase of suitable black pants (which may include black jeans), with the exception of safety required clothing (eg. FR pants for electricians and reflective safety striping for grounds).
vi) it will be mandatory for all employees of the bargaining unit to wear the work clothing provided during his/her regularly scheduled shift and scheduled overtime. During an emergency call in it is understood that work clothing may not be available.
28.08 Effective January 1, 2007 upon submission of a receipt for CSA approved safety footwear, the University shall provide once annually with no carry over provision, a safety shoe subsidy in the amount of $150.00 for the purchase of safety shoes.
28.09 The procedure for obtaining CSA approved prescription eyewear will be as established by Environmental Health and Safety.
28.10 The University has a zero tolerance policy towards violent behavior in the workplace. Workplace violence is defined as any incident in which an employee is threatened, coerced, abused or sustains physical, emotional, or psychological harm or injury in, at, or related to the workplace. It is expected that employees will supplyreport incidents of workplace violence to their immediate supervisor (and/or, and Employees Campus Police as specific circumstance dictates) and, as necessary, file an incident report detailing the incident including any directly related damage to property. Such incidents reported to supervision will wear and/or utilizebe investigated, personal protective equipment and and, as appropriate, a summary report of such investigation will be provided to the other devices that co-chairs of the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the central joint health and safety of committee. The parties agree that Employee. With reference information and training with respect to Article 13, time spent workplace violence is essential in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined promoting a safe and security conscious work environment and will work jointly to continue to enhance efforts in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimethis regard.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 41.01 The Employer is subject employer and the Union recognize their obligation to establish and maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment and comply with the provisions of duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and & Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Act,( R.S.O. 1990, c.0.1) and its regulationsRegulations as may be amended from time to time. Whereas the legislation noted above sets out the minimum standard the parties are required to meet, including the provision that calls for parties further agree to establish a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Composite Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee (JHSC). It is agreed The JHSC shall be comprised of an equal number of management members (as selected or appointed by the employer) and worker representatives (as selected or appointed by the Union). To augment and assist the JHSC each workplace shall have a Health and Safety Representative that shall be responsible for identifying hazards and reporting health and safety issues in their respective workplace to the University members of the JHSC for action. The JHSC shall meet once quarterly or more often as deemed necessary by consensus of the committee. The JHSC shall be jointly chaired by Management and the Union. The JHSC co-chairs shall be responsible for the functioning of the committee and maintaining communication with the Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace.
41.02 The employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University incidents or potential dangers and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, including incidents of Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment as defined by OHSA, shall be brought to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with attention of the Occupational Joint Health and Safety Act where there is Committee. The parties further agree that any such incident(s) that resulted in an immediate danger injury to an employee shall be documented and documentation shall be presented to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under at their quarterly meeting.
41.03 The parties have a joint responsibility to ensure a workplace is free from Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment. Therefore, the Occupational Union and the Employer are committed to reducing incidents of workplace violence including harassment and bullying. To that end the parties will actively consult and work with each other to reduce the potential for these incidents in the workplace. The Employer will provide mandatory training on the prevention of workplace violence and workplace harassment; including bullying to all employees.
41.04 The Joint Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a consulted in the implementation of any Health and Safety training programs. It is further understood that the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required suggest any additional training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training and consideration shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimegiven to these recommendations.
25.05 When a worker representative on a 41.05 Recommendations from the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work for revisions and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the amendments to CLSC Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Policies and Procedures.
41.06 For the purposes of this article, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) shall refer to both the Joint Health and Safety Committee and the Composite Joint Health and Safety Committee and Health & Safety representative shall be as defined under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
41.07 Once approved by the co-chairs, the minutes of the JHSC meetings will be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational each workplace. The JHSC may circulate other Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentinformation for posting as they deem appropriate.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
15:01 The Employer is subject Union and the University recognize the right of employees to work in a secure, healthy, and accessible environment. No employee shall be required to act, nor shall any employee act in the provisions course of the employment, in a manner which constitutes a health or safety hazard.
15:02 The University recognizes a responsibility to provide sufficient facilities, supplies, and services to protect the health and safety of employees as they carry out their duties. The Parties agree that the University shall provide, and employees shall make use of, protective equipment and training wherever the same are required for the safe and effective performance of an employee's duties.
15:03 The Union shall have the right to elect or appoint employees to safety committees in areas where they perform duties. Employees appointed or elected to such committees will suffer no loss of pay for fulfilling duties as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Act, 2011 section 9 (34). During the term of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsthis Collective Agreement, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union may appoint four (4) members within the Bargaining Unit to become a certified worker representative. Such appointed member must be serving on the University a Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It In the event that such an appointed member ceases to be a member of the Bargaining Unit, the Union shall be entitled to appoint another employee to become a certified worker representative in the place of such former bargaining unit member. The cost of the certification training programme (Part I, Part II and refresher as required to maintain certification) for the appointed employee shall be borne by the University and the time spent in such certification training shall be treated as work time. The University will first look to provide in-house training through Environmental Health and Safety. If in-house training is agreed that not available, the University and the Union will cooperate look to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetya mutually agreed upon provider.
25.02 15:04 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, to be consulted and have input, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and & Safety Statute Law Amendment Act ▇▇▇▇, ▇. 11, ss, 1-18, enacted June 1, 2011 where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s their health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. 15:05 The University will provide the required training Union with copies of all Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Form 7 Employers’ Report of Injury/Illness for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative members injured on the Committee.job. Pregnancy
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect 15:06 In assessing the health and safety of work, the University shall consider the special risks that Employeemay apply during pregnancy. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours Pregnant employees may request a workplace assessment by the Office of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer Safety. The employee will have the right to have a Union Representative in each Academic Unit shall be posted in attendance during the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with assessment. Where risks or hazards are identified by EH&S through such an assessment the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplaceUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation, including any Employees, but not limited to options such as reassignment or leave. Workplace Inspection
15:07 The University confirms that it shall ensure that persons under workplace inspections are conducted as required by OHSA.15:08 In the event an employee is injured in the performance of their authority are informed of health duties such that the employee is required to stop work and safety hazardsreceive medical treatment the employee will receive their regular pay for that work day. If the injury is such that transportation immediately following the injury is required, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentUniversity will provide, or arrange for, suitable transportation to a hospital, the employee’s home or other appropriate location.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Sta ffing Levels.
19. 01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to ▇▇▇ ▇. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6 ) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint J oint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19. 02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee's health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not ex ercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select Committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and ex penses necessary to certify the worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, exp erience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her ph ysical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19. 03 Two (2) representatives of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Committee. The University will provide employees, shall make monthly inspections of the required training for certification at no cost work place and shall report to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety committee the results of that Employeetheir inspection. With reference The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to Article 13inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or inj ury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or inj ury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such training activities shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.
(b) A joint management and employee health and safety committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. The Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee at least one (1) ONA representative selected or appointed by the Union from the Employer. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board.
(c) The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
(d) Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
(e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the Incident/Accident Report Form required in S.51, S.52 and S.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
(f) The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
(g) The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
(h) The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to:
i) Designing safe procedures for employees.
ii) Providing training appropriate to these policies
iii) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
(i) The Employer shall:
i) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
ii) inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
(j) A worker shall,
i) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
ii) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers worker's employer requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
iii) report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
iv) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.
19.02 A joint management and Employee health and safety committee shall be constituted in each workplace with representation of at least half by Employees from the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The committee shall normally meet at least bi-monthly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, on a rotating basis designated by the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and equipment and shall report to the Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have reasonable access to the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data, as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co- operation of its membership in the compliance observation of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care Employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees who are not direct care Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to follow routine practices.
19.07 The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to:
(a) Designing safe procedures for Employees.
(b) Providing training appropriate to these policies.
(c) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
19.08 The Employer shall:
(a) inform Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
(b) inform Employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that Employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
(c) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the
19.09 A worker shall:
(a) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(b) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The worker’s Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
(c) report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
(d) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, hetheyhe/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 19.02 A joint management-employee Health and Safety Committee formed with equal representation to include part-time, shall identify potential problems and hazards and recommend steps to deal with such problems and hazards. The committee shall meet at least bi-monthly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as Where a worker representative certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When afford a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of that Employee. With reference knowledge, experience and training, to Article 13represent it, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the a workplace, including or any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpart or parts thereof.,
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to In the provisions event of the Occupational a Heightened Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by Concern the Union on will take the University following steps to ensure that the health and safety of employees is a top priority:
1. The Union will call an emergency Joint Health and Safety Committeesmeeting. It is agreed All policies and procedures will be reviewed and amended as required to ensure that the University recommended health measures are met.
2. Ensure that all employees are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment.
3. The Union agrees to provide and maintain all personal protective equipment.
4. The Union will arrange a meeting with the Union to consult and review all procedures and strategies to be implemented or considered.
5. The Union will cooperate initiate weekly meetings with all employees to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree ensure that all University Employees on University procedures are known and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply followed.
6. The Joint Health and Safety Committee will conduct a workplace inspection once a week. Any recommendations shall be actioned immediately.
7. The Union will provide the Union with work- site specific copies of all policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyof all JHSC minutes.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards 8. If a Heightened Health Concern is determined in the workplace, according to be provided public health and occupational health standards, the Union will immediately cease operations. During the closure, the Union shall:
(a) Compensate all employees during the shutdown for lost time.
(b) Clean and sanitize all areas of the workplace.
(c) Put in any additional measures or protections to ensure employees are safe at work.
(d) ensure the Union is involved and communicate any strategies with appropriate training, the Union from the onset of the declaration. The Union recognizes and the respects an employee’s right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with during a Heightened Health Concern. Should an employee refuse unsafe work, the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is Union will call an immediate danger emergency JHSC meeting to investigate the matter. All necessary steps will be taken to correct the matter given rise to the Employeerefusal in a timely fashion. Pending the outcome of the investigation the affected employee will be scheduled in another area of work. Should there not be available work within the employee’s health qualifications, the employee will be sent home until the matter is resolved. Should the employee be sent home, the employee will be compensated by the Union for any time lost as a result of the refusal up to and safety or including the resolve of the matter given rise to the health refusal and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Actemployees return to work. Time spent attending meetings In all of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedabove circumstances, the Union agrees to consult and adhere to all recommendations put forth by the Union on behalf of its members.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Union Proposals
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards. The Union will select committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The parties shall post a worker representative for each applicable Joint list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeall circumstances.
25.05 When a worker representative on 19.07 The parties agree to convene a Joint Health Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the CommitteeStaffing Levels.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer is and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the workplace, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer policies regarding Health and Safety are subject to review by the Joint health and Safety Committee.
19.02 A joint Management and Employees Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by worker representatives from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers and recommend means of improving the Health and Safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least quarterly. Committee representatives representing this bargaining unit shall be selected by the Union. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety Bulletin Board. The Employer shall provide time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify a worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the workers, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The Employer shall provide the worker member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, the Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives shall be notified immediately and shall initiate an investigation and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives will be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany the inspector on inspections as per the Act. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked in accordance with the Act.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB or replacement relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer shall inform all affected direct care employees of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
19.07 The Joint Health and Safety Committee will discuss and shall recommend, where appropriate, appropriate measures to promote health and safety in workplaces, including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Needle Stick Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment Training designed to ensure competency under the Act for those persons with supervisory responsibilities
19.08 The Employer shall:
(i) Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as the Employer learns of the said situation;
(ii) Inform employees of the health and safety risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
(iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the workplace.
19.09 A worker shall:
(i) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(ii) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The worker's Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
(iii) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
(iv) Report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which they know.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 33.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union agree to actively promote measures to assure the provisions Health and Safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices required by the Union on applicable legislation. The Company has the University right to determine which protective equipment is to be provided in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It is agreed that Should a worker obtain healthcare treatment for a work related injury, a worker representative of the University JHSC will be notified.
33.02 The Union and the Union will cooperate Company agree that they mutually desire to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion maintain standards of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endin order to prevent accidents, the parties acknowledge injuries and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyillness.
25.02 33.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Company and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational establish a Joint Health and Safety Act where there is Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) union representatives per full production shift with an immediate danger to equal number for management. Employee representatives shall be elected or appointed by the Employee’s health and safety or to Union, one of which shall be the health and safety Co- Chair of othersthe JHSC.
25.03 33.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall meet and perform such duties as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings The Company will ensure the Union Joint Health and Safety Co-chair will be trained as expeditiously as possible to become a certified health and safety representative, if not already certified, as training becomes available (up to a maximum of three (3) over the life of this agreement. Without limiting the generality of the Committee foregoing, the committee shall:
(i) Determine that inspections have been carried out at least once a month by the co-chairs or carrying out duties as a worker representative designates. These inspections shall be considered time workedmade of all places of employment, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices including ergonomic assessments. Such inspections shall be made at intervals that will prevent the development of unsafe working conditions.
25.04 A worker representative on (ii) Recommend measures required to attain compliance with appropriate government regulations and the correction of hazardous conditions.
(iii) Consider recommendations from the workforce with respect to health and safety matters and recommend implementation where warranted. Completed forms must be signed by a supervisor and will be turned in to a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become with a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost copy to the Employee supervisor.
(iv) Hold meetings 10 times per year as per current practice, for the review of reports of current accidents, occupational diseases and sprains and strains injuries, their causes and means of prevention; remedial action taken or required by the Union. reports of investigations or inspections, and; any other matters pertaining to health and safety.
(v) Time spent by members of the committee in such training the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work worked and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined paid in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed terms of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthis agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 18.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least quarterly at each location. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
18.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 18.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
18.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
18.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a joint central discussion group to discuss issues relating to resident abuse and staffing levels.
31.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.
31.02 Comprehensive policies on resident handling and safe work practices shall be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee annually.
31.03 A joint management and employee health and safety committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate.
31.04 The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
31.05 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a Ministry of Labour/Health and Safety inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
31.06 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52, and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
31.07 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
31.08 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
31.09 The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion as the Joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviours. Such policies will include but not be limited to: ▪ Designing safe procedures for employees. ▪ Providing training appropriate to these policies. ▪ Reporting all incidents of workplace violence.
31.10 The Employer shall: ▪ Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation. ▪ Inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them; ▪ Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
31.11 A worker shall: ▪ Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations; ▪ Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers worker’s employer requires to be informed about hazards used or worn; ▪ Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and ▪ Report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 18.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended from time to time. The Employer shall maintain a comprehensive policy on safe work practices. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Employer and the Employees shall abide by the Policies contained in the Corporate Health and Safety Manual. In the event of any inconsistencies between such policies and the Collective Agreement, the Collective Agreement shall prevail.
18.02 A Joint Management and Employee Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by Employees from the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least once per quarter. Such meetings can be changed by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Joint Management and Employee Health and Safety Committee. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate, as applicable. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify a sufficient number of worker representatives as prescribed by legislation. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
18.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. Such inspections shall be completed within a two (2) hour period. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may reasonably require, subject to applicable legislation, for the provisions purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such two (2) representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the Committee and to the Employer on their view of the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
18.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in Section 51, Section 52, and Section 53 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the annual summary of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesworkplace data. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the University and the Committee which is confidential.
18.05 The Union will cooperate use its best efforts to obtain the fullest possible extent full co-operation of its membership in the prevention compliance of accidents all safety rules and practices.
18.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected Employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the promotion disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of safety and health at University workplacesspecial procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. To this end, the The parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings aware of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrequirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject and the agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall a comprehensive' policy on resident and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Such policies be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It is agreed that the University A joint management and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by Unions and who do exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety and obtaining from the or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to !he Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and ail related tuition costs and expenses necessaryto certify the worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker Certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative If any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Two (2) of the Joint Health and Safely Committee, one (1) from management and one from the employees, make monthly of the work place and shall report to the safety committee the of their inspection. The members of the Committee the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties as an inspection of the workplace. In the event of' accident or injury, such shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and ,reportas possible to the committee and to the Employer on nature and causes of or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in ail such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a . The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Report required in and of the Act and the annual summary of data from the to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the 'number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other as the may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. The University Union will provide use its best efforts to obtain the co-operation of membership in the compliance of all safely and practices. The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious Infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required training for certification at no cost of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the Employee or the Unionrequirement to practice universal precautions in ell circumstances. Time spent in such training The parties agree that violence shall be considered time workeddefined as any incident in which an employee is abused, threatened or assaulted while performing his or her work. The agree it Includes the application of force, threats with or without weapons and severe abuse. .The parties agree that such will not be condoned. Any employee who believes has been subjected to such incident shall report this to a supervisor who will make reasonable effort to rectify the situation. For purposes of sub-article (a) only, employees as outlined referred to herein shall mean all employees of the Employer. The Employer agrees to develop formalized policies and procedures in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to deal with workplace violence. The policy will address the prevention of violence and the management of violent situations and support to employees who have faced workplace violence. These policies and procedures be employed in communicated to all employees. The Employer will report all incidents of violence as defined herein to the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease Joint Health and Safety Committee for review. The Employer agrees to be a worker representative provide and information on the Committee.
25.06 The University prevention of violence to all employees who come contact with potentially aggressive persons. This training will supplybe done during a new employee's orientation and updated as required. Subject to appropriate legislation, and Employees with the employee's consent, the Employer will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and inform the other devices that Union three (3) days of any employee who has been subjected to violence while performing work. Such information shall be submitted in writing to the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 Union as soon as practicable. The Employer shall shall: inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation; inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the and 'knowledge necessary to an Employee perform the work assigned to protect them; ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.. A worker shall,
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It is agreed that the University joint management and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety committee shall be continued with representation of at least by employees from the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by the Union and who do not exercise managerial functions. The Union agrees to limit representation from the full-time and part-time bargaining units to one joint representativewhich may be Increased by mutual agreement of the parties. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered lime worked for which shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of meetings and copies shall be sent to the Cornminee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health safely bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and safety related costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the shall afford a certified member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspectionof a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Two (2) representatives of the Joint and Safety Cornminee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the and safety the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or carrying person who is trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such and assistance as may require for the purpose of out duties an inspectionof the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or Furthermore, such representativesmust be notified of the a worker representative government inspector and have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a . The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representativesthereof shall have access to Report Form required in and of the Act and the annual summary of data the relating to the number work accident fatalities. the number of workday cases, the number lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. The University Union will provide use its best efforts to obtain the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours full co-operation of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed its membership in the Bargaining Unit, he/she of all safety rules and practices. The will cease use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and disclosed. Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter of Agreement #4 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter of Agreement #4 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter of Work and OvertimeAgreement #4 of this Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 38.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of workplace in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness and to promote overall safety and to eliminate workplace violence. The Employer and the Union recognize their joint obligation to:
i. Support and promote a safe and healthy workplace;
ii. Comply with all duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsAct, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesas may be amended from time to time; and
iii. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating Identify risks to health and safety.
25.02 38.02 The Employer recognizes that the right safety of workers to its employees is important and, as such, a Joint Health and Safety Committee will be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work maintained in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate to:
i. Identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazard to employees;
ii. Recommend to the Employee’s Employer implementation of programs, measures and procedures and training pertaining to health and safety or and workplace violence;
iii. Review all incident reports including violent incident reports and any other employee concerns with a view to making recommendations to improve the safety and health of the workplace; and
iv. Recommend changes to the health Workplace Violence Prevention policy and safety of othersprocedure which may be amended from time to time.
25.03 The 38.03 Union will select a worker representative for each applicable representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under will be bargaining unit members selected by the local Union membership.
38.04 All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will successfully complete certification training. Such training will be provided at the Employer’s expense and will be considered time worked with no loss of wages.
38.05 A member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee is entitled to one hour to prepare for each committee meeting, any time necessary to attend meetings of the committee, and time required and approved by the Employer to carry out duties as jointly assigned by the Joint Health and Safety Committee Co- Chairs. Such time will be considered time worked.
39.01 The Employer acknowledges its obligation to promote employee safety in the workplace, to maintain preventative measures and procedures to reduce the likelihood of workplace violence, to provide appropriate supports to employees who have experienced workplace violence, and to implement training programs dealing with the prevention of workplace violence.
39.02 Workplace violence is conduct which causes physical or psychological injury to an employee, as well as attempts and threats to cause such an injury, in the course of doing Agency business. It may occur through direct contact with another individual or by way of any communication medium.
39.03 The Employer agrees to maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Policy that will be amended from time to time, and as required to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings These amendments will include recommendations from the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The policy will require the Employer to provide information to employees related to any risks of workplace violence from a person with a history of violent behaviour who the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedis expected to encounter in the course of her work. The policy will require employees to exercise vigilance and discuss any risks of workplace violence with their supervisors. The policy will also require that the Employer take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of an employee when the Employer becomes aware of domestic violence that would likely expose the employee to workplace violence.
25.04 A worker representative on a 39.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative will review and report on the effectiveness of the Employer’s Workplace Violence Prevention policy on an annual basis.
39.05 All reported incidents of workplace violence will be brought to the attention of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases will concern itself with matters relating to be employed in the Bargaining Unitworkplace violence including, he/she will cease but not limited to, recommendations related to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with training. Such recommendations will be forwarded to the safe handling of materials and equipmentSenior Management Team.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- work-site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 11.01 The Employer is subject Parties to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union this Collective Agreement will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention matter of accidents and the promotion of occupational health, safety and health at University workplacesaccident prevention. To this endRequired safety equipment and devices will be provided where necessary by the Employer. The Employer and Employees will take reasonable steps to eliminate, the parties acknowledge and agree that reduce or minimize all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyworkplace safety hazards.
25.02 11.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational shall establish a Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee(s) which shall be composed of representatives of the Employee’s health Employer and safety or to at least one (1) Employee representative of the health Union and safety may include representatives of othersother employee groups. Where practical, the Union shall have two (2) representatives sit on the Committee(s). This Committee shall meet at least once a month.
25.03 11.03 The number of Employer representatives on the Committee shall not exceed the number of representatives from the Union will select a worker and other employee groups. The Committee will, on an annual basis, discuss and determine the most effective means of chairing meetings.
11.04 The basic rate of pay shall be paid to an Employee representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours attendance at a meeting of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the this Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 11.05 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an not unreasonably deny Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information representatives of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Committee(s) access to the Department/Academic Unitworkplace to conduct safety inspections.
25.09 In accordance with 11.06 The Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety including responsibility for communication and education as required. The Union may make recommendations to the Occupational Employer in that regard.
11.07 The Health and Safety ActCommittee shall also consider measures necessary to protect the security of each employee on the Employer’s premises and may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
(a) If an issue arises regarding occupational health or safety, persons the Employee or Union shall first seek to resolve the issue through discussion with authority the applicable immediate supervisor in an excluded management position. If the workplaceissue is not resolved satisfactorily, including any Employeesit may then be forwarded, in writing, to the committee.
(b) Should an issue not be resolved by the Committee, the issue shall be referred to the Vice President, or designate(s) with accountability for Workplace Health & Safety. A resolution meeting between the Union and the Vice President, or designate(s), shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.take place within twenty eight
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 20.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they are committed to a work environment for all staff, volunteers, family members, contractors, visitors and students that is subject safe, healthy and treats all individuals with respect and dignity in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations. The Employer shall prepare a policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
20.02 The Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect Employees from injury (including psychological injury), occupational diseases, harassment, attempted or threatened workplace violence, and discrimination. The Employer, the Union and the employees agree to comply with provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations thereto, as amended from time to time. A joint Management and Employee “Joint Health and Safety Committee” shall be constituted with representation of at least half (½) by employees who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving health and safety programs and obtain information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards in the workplace. Two (2) members of the Committee (one selected by the members who represent the employees and one from management) shall act as meeting co-chairs. The Committee shall normally meet at a minimum of four (4)times per year or as mutually agreed. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) and shall be paid by the Employer at her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Employer and to the Union. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety bulletin board.
20.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from each of the Bargaining Units Employees, the latter of whom shall be selected by the Union every four years, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. At no point in time, shall the Employer appoint representatives on behalf of the Union. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify one worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site or available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the Committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. The Employer will provide an incident report (Form 7) to the Unions’ WSIB department as they are made available. The Parties shall exchange a list of representatives on a quarterly basis. The Employer will also provide minutes to the Union, and post such minutes in the workplace, from any Safety and Health meetings as they become available.
20.04 The Union agrees to endeavour to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the observation of all of the Employer’s safe work policies and practices and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its relevant regulations.
20.05 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act the Employer shall:
(a) inform its Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety. This duty to inform would include, but not be limited to informing the employees of any resident’s medical condition that may endanger the health and/or safety of employees. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice reasonable precautions in all circumstances.
(b) Inform employees of the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them.
(c) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the workplace.
20.06 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act a worker shall:
(a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations.
(b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate Employer requires to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetybe used or worn.
25.02 The (c) Report to his or her Employer recognizes or supervisor the right absence of workers or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
(d) Report to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger or its regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.
20.07 The parties agree that if incidents in the workplace involving aggressive resident and/or family action occur, such action will be recorded and reviewed at the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Reasonable steps within the control of the Employer will follow to address the Employee’s legitimate health and safety or to the health and safety concerns of othersemployees presented in that forum.
25.03 20.08 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative representatives thereof shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time workeds. 51, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supplys. 52, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety s.53 of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.the
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 36.01 The Parties recognize the need for a safe and healthy workplace. The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health shall be responsible for providing safe and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeeshealthy working conditions. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers and Employees will take all reasonable steps to be informed about hazards in the workplaceeliminate, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the reduce or minimize all workplace safety hazards. Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide informationeducation, training and supervision to an Employee to protect instruction provided by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13Employer, time spent in such training shall be considered time workedpaid at the Basic Rate of Pay, as outlined to fulfill the requirements for training, instruction or education set out in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons Regulation or Code.
(a) The Employer shall establish an Occupational Health and Safety Committee, which shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and representatives of the Union and may include others representing recognized functional bargaining units. The Union shall nominate and assign their representative on the Committee. This Committee shall meet once a month, and in addition shall meet within ten (10) days of receiving a written complaint regarding occupational health or safety. An Employee shall be paid the Employee's Basic Rate of Pay for attendance at Committee meetings. The number of Employer representative on the Committee shall not exceed the number of representatives from the Union and other Employee groups. The Committee will, on an annual basis, discuss and determine the most effective means of chairing meetings.
(b) A request by either Party to establish a site committee shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees shall be paid at their Basic Rate of Pay for time in attendance at the meeting. When a representative is unable to attend, they shall send an alternate. Where the members of the site committee mutually agree to hold a meeting via a teleconference, time spent on the telephone attending the meeting will be paid at the Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay
(c) Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and shall be approved by the Employer, the Union and other bargaining groups referred to in (a), prior to circulation.
(d) Prior to an Employee referring an issue to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee, they should first discuss it with authority their most immediate supervisor in an excluded management position.
(e) The purpose of the workplaceOccupational Health and Safety Committee is to consider such matters as Occupational Health and Safety and the Union may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
(f) The Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to ensure the security of each Employee on the Employer's premises and the Union may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
(g) Should an issue not be resolved by the Committee, including any Employeesthe issue shall be referred to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) , or their Designate(s) with accountability for Workplace Health & Safety. A resolution meeting between the Committee and the CHRO, or designate(s), shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed take place within twenty-one (21) calendar days of health the issue being referred to the CHRO. The CHRO or designate(s) shall reply in writing to the Union within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the resolution meeting.
(h) Should the issue not be resolved by the Chief Human Resources Officer, or designate(s), the Issue shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A resolution meeting between the Committee nd the CEO, or designate(s), shall take place within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the issue being referred to the CEO. The CEO or designate(s) shall reply in writing to the Committeee within twenty-one(21) calendar days of the resolution meeting.
(i) Should the issue remain unresolved following the CEO or designate(s) written response, the Committeee may request and safety hazards, and advised shall have the right to present its recommendation(s) to the Employer Board. The Board shall reply in writing to the Committee within fourteen (14) calendar days of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpresentation by the Committee.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
21.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- work-site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 21.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union 21.03 In accordance with Letter of Agreement #24 in this Collective Agreement, there will select a worker representative be an Employee Representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative an Employee Representative shall be considered time workedworked and paid in accordance with Letter of Agreement #24 of this Collective Agreement.
25.04 A worker representative 21.04 An Employee Representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Employee Representative on the Committee. The University will provide Committee by successfully completing the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Unioncertification. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, worked and compensated as outlined in Article 13 – Hours per Letter of Work and OvertimeAgreement #24 of this Collective Agreement.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 21.05 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 21.06 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 21.07 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 21.08 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
21.09 At the commencement of each Academic Term, the Union shall provide the University’s Director of Environmental Health & Safety with written notification of the names of those Employees it has selected as representatives on the applicable Joint Health and Safety Committees.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 41.01 The Employer is subject employer and the Union recognize their obligation to establish and maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment and comply with the provisions of duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and & Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Act,( R.S.O. 1990, c.0.1) and its regulationsRegulations as may be amended from time to time. Whereas the legislation noted above sets out the minimum standard the parties are required to meet, including the provision that calls for parties further agree to establish a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Central Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee (JHSC). It is agreed The JHSC shall be comprised of an equal number of management members (as selected or appointed by the employer) and worker representatives (as selected or appointed by the Union). To augment and assist the JHSC each workplace shall have a Health and Safety Representative that shall be responsible for identifying hazards and reporting health and safety issues in their respective workplace to the University members of the JHSC for action. The JHSC shall meet once quarterly or more often as deemed necessary by consensus of the committee. The JHSC shall be jointly chaired by Management and the Union. The JHSC co-chairs shall be responsible for the functioning of the committee and maintaining communication with the Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace.
41.02 The employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University incidents or potential dangers and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, including incidents of Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment as defined by OHSA, shall be brought to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with attention of the Occupational Joint Health and Safety Act where there is Committee. The parties further agree that any such incident(s) that resulted in an immediate danger injury to an employee shall be documented and documentation shall be presented to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under at their quarterly meeting.
41.03 The parties have a joint responsibility to ensure a workplace is free from Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment. Therefore, the Occupational Union and the Employer are committed to reducing incidents of workplace violence including harassment and bullying. To that end the parties will actively consult and work with each other to reduce the potential for these incidents in the workplace. The Employer will provide mandatory training on the prevention of workplace violence and workplace harassment; including bullying to all employees.
41.04 The Joint Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a consulted in the implementation of any Health and Safety training programs. It is further understood that the Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required suggest any additional training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training and consideration shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimegiven to these recommendations.
25.05 When a worker representative on a 41.05 Recommendations from the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work for revisions and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the amendments to CLSC Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit Policies and Procedures.
41.06 For the purposes of this article, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) will refer to the Central Joint Health and Safety Committee and Health & Safety representative shall be as defined under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
41.07 Once approved by the co-chairs, the minutes of the JHSC meetings will be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational each workplace. The JHSC may circulate other Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentinformation for posting as they deem appropriate.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to resident abuse and staffing levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational employees Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the Employee’s health various bargaining units and safety or to of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19 .01 The Employer is subject to the provisions shall prepare a comp rehensive policy on resident handling and safe work p ractices within six (6) months of the Occupational Health and Safety Act date of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award . Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committee.
19 .02 A joint management and employee Health & Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the University bargaining units and the Union will cooperate to employees who a re not represented by the fullest possible extent in the prevention Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to improving the health and safety p rograms and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least quarterly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board . The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as Where a worker representative certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When afford a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety rep resentative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of that Employee. With reference knowledge, experience and training, to Article 13represent it, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours the opportunity to accompany the inspector du ring his or her physical inspection of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the a workplace, including or any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpart or parts thereof.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
19.01 The Employer is and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the workplace, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer policies re: Health and Safety are subject to review by the Joint health and Safety Committee.
19.02 A joint Management and Employees Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by worker representatives from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers; recommend means of improving the Health and Safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall normally meet at least quarterly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace Health & Safety Bulletin Board. The Employer shall provide time off from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify a worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the workers, shall make monthly inspections of the workplace and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The Employer shall provide the worker member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, the Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives shall be notified immediately and shall initiate an investigation and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives will be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections as per the Act. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked in accordance with the Act.
19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB or replacement relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer shall inform all affected direct care employees of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees shall be informed of special procedures and supplied with all necessary equipment required to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
19.07 The Joint Health and Safety Committee will discuss and shall recommend, where appropriate, appropriate measures to promote health and safety in workplaces, including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Needle Stick Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment Training designed to ensure competency under the Act for those persons with supervisory responsibilities
19.08 The Employer shall:
i) Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as the Employer learns of the said situation;
ii) Inform employees of the health and safety risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that employees obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the workplace.
19.09 A worker shall:
a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University worker’s Employer requires be used or wearing;
c) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer Employer's approach to health and safety matters is subject to governed by the provisions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health .
17.02 The Parties agree to participate and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 17.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 17.04 The Employer shall provide information, instruction, and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee.
17.05 The Union will select a worker has the right to appoint and be represented by an Employee representative for each from the Bargaining Unit on any applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedCommittees.
25.04 17.06 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee, subject to Management approval. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 17.07 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she they will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 17.08 The University Employer will supply, and Employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the any other devices that the University Employer requires Employees to wear and/or wear/utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.01 The Employer is subject Company shall institute and maintain all precautions to the provisions provide employees a safe and healthy workplace. Employees will be informed of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent known or foreseeable hazards in the prevention of accidents workplace and will be provided with the promotion of safety information, instruction, training and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required supervision necessary to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to protect their health and safety.
25.02 . The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance Company will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger and its regulations and codes of practice in effect as minimum standards.
24.02 The Company and the Union will co-operate in the prevention of accidents and in the promotion of health and safety. JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
24.03 One (1) employee from each Service Garage will be selected by the Union to be a member of the JHSC established at the Toronto East and Toronto North Divisions. These employee’s will attend the regular monthly JHSC meetings.
24.04 The JHSC will be co-chaired. One co-chairperson will be selected by the Union from the Union JHSC members. The Company shall select the other co-chairperson from its representative members. The Union Co-chairperson will be trained and certified by the Workers Health and Safety Centre. The Company shall pay the full cost of the training. JHSC members will be compensated at his or her regular hourly rate for each hour spent in training.
24.05 The names and work location of the JHSC members shall be posted and remain posted on the Company bulletin/information boards. JHSC meeting dates and meeting agendas will also be posted.
24.06 The minutes from the JHSC meetings will be recorded and signed by the co-chairpersons, and distributed to the Employee’s Committee members. In addition they will be posted on the Company notice/information boards.
24.07 The JHSC functions will include but are not be limited to the following;
(a) Discuss and attempt to resolve health and safety complaints/concerns;
(b) Identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazards to employees;
(c) Make recommendations to the Company and employees for the improvement of health and safety of othersemployees;
(d) Make recommendations for, and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring or amending of programs, measures and procedures respecting health and safety;
(e) Ensure that adequate records are kept on workplace accidents, injuries and health hazards;
(f) Cooperate with provincial health and safety inspectors as required;
(g) Inspect each month all or part of the workplace, so that every part of the workplace is inspected at least once a year.
25.03 (h) Obtain information from the Company respecting; • The identification of potential or existing hazards of materials, processes or equipment, and • Health and safety experience and work practices and standards in similar industries of which the Company has knowledge;
(i) Obtain information from the Company concerning the conducting or taking of tests of any equipment, machine, device, article, thing, material or biological, chemical or physical agent in or about the workplace for the purpose of occupational health and safety;
(j) Be consulted about, and have a designated member representing workers be present at the beginning of, testing referred to in section (i) conducted in or about the workplace if the designated member believes his or her presence is required to ensure that valid testing procedures are used to ensure that the test results are valid.
24.08 The Union Representatives of the JHSC will select a worker representative be entitled to:
(a) One (1) hour, or such longer period of time as the JHSC determines is necessary to prepare for each applicable Joint Health JHSC meeting.
(b) Time as is necessary to attend JHSC meetings.
(c) Time as is necessary to carry out their duties related to workplace inspections, accident/incident investigations and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings other duties as may be required by OSHA or this Agreement.
24.09 A member of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative JHSC shall be considered time workeddeemed to be at work during the times described above and shall be entitled to be paid their regular rate of pay, or premium rate as may be applicable.
25.04 A worker representative on 24.10 To ensure that a Joint Health job is performed safely and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on properly, the Committee. The University will provide Company shall supply all employees with the required training for certification necessary specialty tools and equipment and protective safety clothing and devices at no cost to the Employee or the Unionemployee. Time spent in such training These shall be considered time workedmaintained and replaced, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimewhere necessary, at the Company's expense. Employees shall immediately report all equipment defects to his supervisor.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases 24.11 Voluntary first aid training will be provided as required to employees. The Company will pay the cost of the training but it shall be employed in the Bargaining Unitlimited to one employee per shift, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeefor each service garage.
25.06 The University 24.12 Employees who are injured at work and are unable to continue at their job or who are sent home by the Company because of injury shall be paid their regular earnings for the balance of the shift on which the injury occurred. If an employee is injured at work and requires medical treatment, the Company will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and pay the other devices that cost to transport the University requires Employees employee to wear and/or utilizea hospital or clinic.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training 24.13 Employees who fail to follow policies and supervision proper procedures relating to an Employee to protect the health and safety may be the subject of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimedisciplinary action by the Company.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject shall establish an Occupational Health and Safety Committee, which shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and representatives of the Union from each department. The Committee shall meet once a month, and in addition shall act promptly after receiving a written complaint regarding occupational health or safety. An Employee shall be paid the Employee’s basic rate of pay for attendance at Committee meetings. Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and shall be approved by the committee prior to the provisions circulation. The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Committee is to consider such matters as Occupational Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate may make recommendations to the fullest possible extent Employer in that regard. The Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to ensure the prevention security of accidents each Employee on the Employer’s premises and make recommendations to the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesEmployer in that regard. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to shall have in place a harassment policy which shall be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with reviewed annually by the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersCommittee.
25.03 a) The Union will select parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing in-service education for Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing education lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purpose of this Article, the term “in-service” includes; orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills, and other programs which may be offered by the Employer. The Employer reserves the right to identify specific in-service sessions as being compulsory for Employees and those required to attend such sessions shall be paid at the applicable basic rate of pay for attendance. The following in-service programs shall be compulsory and shall be provided to Employees on an annual basis. (when established by the Employer as a worker representative mandatory qualification); Fire, evacuation and disaster procedures; and Proper lifting and prevention of back injuries. Employees who, with prior approval of their supervisor, attend in-service programs which are not identified as compulsory by the Employer shall suffer no loss of regular earnings for each applicable Joint Health attending such programs. The Employer shall make mandatory annual in-service on the prevention and Safety Committee formed under management of staff The Employer shall make available as recommended by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Committee other in-service education programs deemed appropriate for the purpose of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedmaintaining proficiency.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational employees’ Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least one-half (½) by employees from the Employee’s health various bargaining units and safety or to of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify any potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a worker representative month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for each applicable Joint which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide the be made aware of special procedures required training for certification at no cost of them to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimedeal with these circumstances.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 19.07 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 15:01 The Employer is subject Union and the University recognize the right of employees to work in a secure, healthy, and accessible environment. No employee shall be required to act, nor shall any employee act in the provisions course of the employment, in a manner which constitutes a health or safety hazard.
15:02 The University recognizes a responsibility to provide sufficient facilities, supplies, and services to protect the health and safety of employees as they carry out their duties. The Parties agree that the University shall provide, and employees shall make use of, protective equipment and training wherever the same are required for the safe and effective performance of an employee's duties.
15:03 The Union shall have the right to elect or appoint employees to safety committees in areas where they perform duties. Employees appointed or elected to such committees will suffer no loss of pay for fulfilling duties as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Act, 2011 section 9 (34). During the term of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsthis Collective Agreement, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union may appoint four (4) members within the Bargaining Unit to become a certified worker representative. Such appointed member must be serving on the University a Joint Health and Safety CommitteesCommittee. It In the event that such an appointed member ceases to be a member of the Bargaining Unit, the Union shall be entitled to appoint another employee to become a certified worker representative in the place of such former bargaining unit member. The cost of the certification training programme (Part I, Part II and refresher as required to maintain certification) for the appointed employee shall be borne by the University and the time spent in such certification training shall be treated as work time. The University will first look to provide in-house training through Environmental Health and Safety. If in-house training is agreed that not available, the University and the Union will cooperate look to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetya mutually agreed upon provider.
25.02 15:04 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, to be consulted and have input, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and & Safety Act Statute Law Amendment ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, c. 11, ss, 1-18, enacted June 1, 2011 where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s their health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint 19.02 A joint management-employee Health and Safety Committee formed with equal representation to include part-time, shall identify potential problems and hazards and recommend steps to deal with such problems and hazards. The committee shall meet at least bi-monthly. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 7.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsEmployer, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will employees agree to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endof the employees during the hours of their employment.
7.02 The Employer, the parties acknowledge Union and the employees agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetythe provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
25.02 7.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with recognize the Employer's current Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Committee may consist of an equal number of management and non-management members, but the Employer shall ensure that there are never more management members than non-management members. The Employer agrees to ensure that three (3) OPSEU bargaining unit members are included on the committee as non-management members.
7.04 The Employer agrees to ensure that one (1) OPSEU bargaining unit member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be certified pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
7.05 The Employer and the Union agree that the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall meet every three (3) months. A yearly meeting schedule shall be implemented at the beginning of each calendar year. Union members on the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be paid at their regular rate of pay (i.e. no overtime pay) during such meetings. Such meetings shall take place during core business hours.
7.06 In addition to duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger and related regulations, the duties of the Joint Health and Safety Committee are as follows:
a) to the Employee’s attend scheduled Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, or emergency meetings when necessary;
b) receive, investigate and dispose of health and safety complaints in a timely manner and prepare necessary reports; and
c) members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will be permitted to leave their regular work duties for a reasonable period of time to perform duties under this Article, after notifying their supervisor and receiving permission to do so.
7.07 Every bargaining unit employee shall have the right to refuse to perform work where their health or to safety, or the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under another person, is in danger, within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Where an employee refuses to perform work pursuant to this Article, they shall comply with the provisions of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario as amended from time to time.
19.02 A joint management and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint employees Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the University various bargaining units and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents employees who are not represented by Unions and the promotion who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select agrees to limit representation from the full-time and part-time bargaining units to one
(1) joint representative which may be increased by mutual agreement of the parties. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the. Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances.
19.07 The Employer shall:
(a) (i) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, soon as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information it learns of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.said situation;
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 38.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of workplace in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness and to promote overall safety and to eliminate workplace violence. The Employer and the Union recognize their joint obligation to:
i. Support and promote a safe and healthy workplace;
ii. Comply with all duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulationsAct, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeesas may be amended from time to time; and
iii. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating Identify risks to health and safety.
25.02 38.02 The Employer recognizes that the right safety of workers to its employees is important and, as such, a Joint Health and Safety Committee will be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work maintained in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate to:
i. Identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazard to employees;
ii. Recommend to the Employee’s Employer implementation of programs, measures and procedures and training pertaining to health and safety or and workplace violence;
iii. Review all incident reports including violent incident reports and any other employee concerns with a view to making recommendations to improve the safety and health of the workplace; and
iv. Recommend changes to the health Workplace Violence Prevention policy and safety of othersprocedure which may be amended from time to time.
25.03 The 38.03 Union will select a worker representative for each applicable representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under will be bargaining unit members selected by the local Union membership.
38.04 All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will successfully complete certification training. Such training will be provided at the Employer’s expense and will be considered time worked with no loss of wages.
38.05 A member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee is entitled to one hour to prepare for each committee meeting, any time necessary to attend meetings of the committee, and time required and approved by the Employer to carry out duties as jointly assigned by the Joint Health and Safety Committee Co- Chairs. Such time will be considered time worked.
39.01 The Employer acknowledges its obligation to promote employee safety in the workplace, to maintain preventative measures and procedures to reduce the likelihood of workplace violence, to provide appropriate supports to employees who have experienced workplace violence, and to implement training programs dealing with the prevention of workplace violence.
39.02 Workplace violence is conduct which causes physical or psychological injury to an employee, as well as attempts and threats to cause such an injury, in the course of doing Agency business. It may occur through direct contact with another individual or by way of any communication medium.
39.03 The Employer agrees to maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Policy that will be amended from time to time, and as required to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings These amendments will include recommendations from the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The policy will require the Employer to provide information to employees related to any risks of workplace violence from a person with a history of violent behaviour who the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedis expected to encounter in the course of her work. The policy will require employees to exercise vigilance and discuss any risks of workplace violence with their supervisors. The policy will also require that the Employer take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of an employee when the Employer becomes aware of domestic violence that would likely expose the employee to workplace violence.
25.04 A worker representative on a 39.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative will review and report on the effectiveness of the Employer’s Workplace Violence Prevention policy on an annual basis.
39.05 All reported incidents of workplace violence will be brought to the attention of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases will concern itself with matters relating to workplace violence including, but not limited to, recommendations related to policies and training. Such recommendations will be forwarded to the Senior Management Team.
40.01 The Employer and the Union agree that an employee returning to work from sick leave, long term disability or Workplace Safety and Insurance Board should be returned to work as soon as possible after sustaining a psychological or physical illness or injury. The Employer and the Union agree to work together to facilitate the accommodation of disabled employees up to the point of undue hardship.
40.02 The Union will designate two (2) representatives to consult with management regarding the return to work plan once the need for accommodation and accommodation recommendations have been identified based on medical information and an assessment of the requirements of the position in view of the accommodation needs.
40.03 The agreed return to work plan will involve a meeting with the employee, the two (2) Union representatives and management, and may include but is not limited to the following: modification of the existing job to meet the employee’s identified accommodation needs, placement in a suitable vacant position and ongoing review of the progress of the employee on the return to work plan. The employee may elect to have one of the two (2) Union representatives replaced by the CUPE National Servicing representative for the purposes of this meeting.
40.04 The Union agrees to participate in facilitating the return to work process, including, when appropriate, agreeing to waive the job posting provisions when a suitable bargaining unit position becomes available for which the employee to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeeaccommodated is qualified.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 35.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on 35.02 The practice of safe working habits is the responsibility of each employee.
35.03 The Employer and the Union agree to establish and maintain a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on (JHSC) with equal representation. The Union will select its own representatives. The Union will select three (3) committee members and the Employer will select three(3) committee members.
35.04 Two co-chairpersons shall be selected from the members of the Committee. The University will provide One of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training co-chairpersons shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimea Union member. The other co-chairperson shall be an Employer member.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint 35.05 The JHSC will meet regularly to discuss and review the application of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Safety Committee ceases regulations as applicable to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, this industry and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the general health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeconcerns.
25.08 35.06 Both parties agree that employees have the right to be informed about the hazards to their health and safety and to participate in the establishment and the maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace.
35.07 The name JHSC will promote and contact information encourage all employees to actively participate in health and safety matters.
35.08 The JHSC shall receive and discuss occupational (work related) incidents/accidents on a monthly basis, including but not limited to reports produced pursuant to Sections 51 and 52 of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic UnitOHSA.
25.09 In accordance 35.09 The JHSC shall create terms of reference and duties, including establishing a schedule for workplace inspections under section 9 (28), to ensure due diligence and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
35.10 All minutes and reports of the JHSC and all Form 7’s under the WSIA will be provided to the Union Health and Safety / WSIB Representative, persons with authority in (who will have sole responsibility to provide these to the workplace, including any Employees, Unifor National Health and Safety Representative).
35.11 Time spent on JHSC workplace inspections and JHSC meetings shall ensure that persons under be considered time worked and the members of the JHSC shall be compensated at their authority are informed regular hourly rate of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentpay for this time.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational employees Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the Employee’s health various bargaining units and safety or to of employees who are not represented by Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will provide be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the required training for certification at no cost requirement to the Employee or the Union. Time spent practice universal precautions in such training shall be considered time workedall circumstances.
19.07 The Employer shall:
(a) inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours soon as it learns of Work the said situation;
(b) inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to an Employee safely perform the work assigned to protect them;
(c) ensure that the health applicable measures and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent procedures prescribed in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority Act are carried out in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 22.1 The Union and the Employer shall cooperate in developing and promoting rules and practices to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The Employer shall make all reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of Employees.
22.2 The Employer acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace, to provide facilities, supplies, services, procedures and training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect the health, safety, and security of Employees as they carry out their responsibilities of employment on the Employer’s premises. The Parties agree that the Employer shall provide, and the member shall make use of, protective equipment whenever such equipment is subject required by the Act or Regulations pertaining to the provisions Act for the safe performance of the Employee’s responsibilities of employment.
22.3 Union members of the University Occupational Health and Safety Committee and sectoral health and safety committees shall be entitled to time off to attend educational courses and seminars sponsored by any agencies or the Union for instruction and upgrading of health and safety matters. This time off will not be considered as time worked unless required under the terms of reference of the University Health and Safety Committee or under applicable legislation.
22.4 Employees shall be made aware of the risk of occupational exposure to certain hazardous materials for the unborn child, in very clear terms, as part of all health and safety course materials. These courses include but are not limited to, Animal Care Handling Course, WHMIS, Bioharzardous Materials Safety Course and Radiation Safety Course.
22.5 An Employee who becomes pregnant may request precautionary measures, including a modified work program, to protect herself and the fetus, provided that she report her pregnancy to the Radiation Safety Officer, where appropriate, and the Manager, Health, Disability and Leave. An appropriate modified work program will be implemented for the duration of the pregnancy, with no loss of pay or seniority during the period of modified work, it being understood that the modification does not reduce the number of hours worked. Where the Employee makes no such report and no such request, there is no obligation on the Employer to provide such precautionary measures.
22.6 Where an Employee is exposed to an infectious agent either by working directly with an infectious organism or by working with human or animal tissues or fluids, the Employer agrees to pay the cost of any required vaccination not covered by provincial or municipal health plans. It is understood that the cost of vaccination that is required as a prerequisite of registration in any program of study will not be paid pursuant to this provision. The University agrees not to modify existing policies regarding prerequisite vaccinations unless required to do so by any external agency.
22.7 In order to satisfy the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.8(15) and S.9(34)) and article 4.8 of the Province Terms of Ontario and its regulations, including reference of the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger Committee: University and Sectoral Committees, with regards to considering time spent for committee work as work time, the Employee’s Employer and CUPE Local 2626 agree to recognize 210 hours of work time for such activities for all CUPE representatives on the various sectoral and University health and safety or to the health committees (2 hours per meeting for five meetings per year and safety one hour of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative preparation for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supplymeeting, and Employees will wear and/or utilize6 hours of inspections per year, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilizeper representative).
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 21.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Community, in order to prevent injury and illness, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
21.02 A Joint Management and Employee Health and Safety Committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by team members from the various departments. The Committee shall identify potential dangers; recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards elsewhere. The Committee shall meet at least once every two (2) months. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at her or his regular rate of pay. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and posted on the Workplace Health & Safety bulletin board. The Employer shall provide the time off from work with pay to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing team members the opportunity to accompany the inspector during her or his physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker Health and Safety representative if any, or a worker selected by the Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
21.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from the Employer and one (1) from the team members, shall make inspections of the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and shall report to the Joint Health and Safety Committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. In the event of a workplace accident or injury, the Committee shall be notified within 48 hours.
21.04 The Employer shall:
(i) inform team members of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, subject to its obligations under any applicable legislation;
(ii) inform team members of the risks relating to their work, and provide training and supervision so that team members obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them:
(iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations are carried out in the community.
21.05 A team member shall:
(a) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(b) Use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University Employer requires be used or worn;
(c) Report to her or his Employer the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the team member is aware and the Union will cooperate which may endanger herself or himself another team member; and
(d) Report to the fullest possible extent in the prevention her or his Employer any contravention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which she or he knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 23.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union agree to actively promote measures to assure the provisions Health and Safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices required by the Union on applicable legislation. The Company has the University right to determine which protective equipment is to be provided in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Committee.
23.02 The Union and the Union will cooperate Company agree that they mutually desire to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion maintain standards of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endin order to prevent accidents, the parties acknowledge injuries and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyillness.
25.02 23.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Company and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational establish a Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) members of the Employee’s health bargaining unit and safety two (2) members of management. Employee representatives shall be elected or to appointed by the health and safety of othersbargaining unit employees.
25.03 23.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall meet and perform such duties as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of The Company will ensure the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Union Joint Health and Safety Committee may Co-chair will be trained to become a certified worker representative on health and safety representative, if not already certified, as training becomes available. Without limiting the Committeegenerality of the foregoing, the committee shall:
a) Determine that inspections have been carried out at least once a month by the co-chairs or designates. The University These inspections shall be made of all places of employment, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices including ergonomic assessments. Such inspections shall be made at intervals that will provide prevent the development of unsafe working conditions.
b) Recommend measures required training to attain compliance with appropriate government regulations and the correction of hazardous conditions.
c) Consider recommendations from the workforce with respect to health and safety matters and recommend implementation where warranted.
d) Hold meetings 10 times per year as per current practice, for certification at no cost the review of reports of current accidents, occupational diseases and sprains and strains injuries, their causes and means of prevention; remedial action taken or required by the reports of investigations or inspections, and; any other matters pertaining to the Employee or the Union. health and safety.
e) Time spent by members of the committee in such training the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work worked and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined paid in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed terms of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthis agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health 18.1 CTYP, Local 118, and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and all Employees agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety ActRegulation. Time spent attending meetings This includes an obligation to immediately identify any potential and/or actual unsafe work and the right to refuse to perform unsafe work.
18.2 One of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative Seasonal Employees shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative serve on a CTYP’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative (JOHSC). Such individuals shall be elected by the Employees.
18.3 The JOHSC shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:
A. identifying the need for any necessary health and safety policies, procedures and/or plans to be drafted and/or implemented by CTYP;
B. reviewing and updating any existing CTYP health and safety policies, procedures and/or plans on an as-needed basis but at least annually;
C. identifying the Committee. The University will provide the required need for any necessary health and safety policies, procedures and/or plan training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such Employees;
18.4 CTYP shall reimburse returning Seasonal Employees for training shall be considered time worked, required as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint per CTYP’s Health and Safety Committee ceases Policies.
18.5 The Local 118 representative is to be employed admitted into the workplace at all reasonable times, with reasonable notice to the Employer, when Employees are working, to observe the working conditions which apply to the terms of this Agreement, and/or to ensure that Local 118’s jurisdiction is not being infringed upon.
18.6 At no time shall meetings relating solely to Local 118 business be held with the Employees during working hours.
18.7 CTYP shall provide safe transportation home within Metro Vancouver, at its expense, for all Employees who work a call that ends between 24:00 and 07:30.
18.8 Every employee has a right and responsibility to refuse unsafe work. If any employee feels unsafe working alone they are entitled and encouraged to discuss with management immediately. The following work is not permitted at any time when an Employee is working alone:
A. Any and all ladder work or work in either the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease FOH or Proscenium catwalk. Should a rolling ladder need to be erected, used, lowered, or stored, a worker representative on the Committeesecond Employee will be engaged. Other resources provided as required.
25.06 The University will supply, B. Any and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and all work involving power tools. For the other devices that the University requires Employees purposes of this agreement screw guns are not considered to wear and/or utilizebe power tools.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent C. Work in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplaceconfined spaces, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with but not limited to Under Seat Storage (excluding the safe handling of materials and equipmenttool storage area).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of and Supervisors all have responsibilities un- der the Occupational Health and Safety Act SafetyAct and will take all reason- able precautions for the safety of all employees. The practice of safe habits is the Province responsibility of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committeeseach employee. It is agreed that the University The Employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on have a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become with three (3) members appointed by the Union and a certified worker representative on matching membership appointed by the CommitteeEmployer. The University Employer and the Union will provide jointly share responsibility for chairing such meetings. The shall create terms of reference and duties, includ- ing establishinga schedule for workplace inspections under section to ensure due diligence and compliance with the required training for certification at no cost Occupa- tional Health and Safety Act. All minutes and reports of the and all Form 7’s under the will be provided to the Employee or union Health and Representative, (who will have sole responsibility to provide these to the UnionCAW National Health and Safety Representative). Time spent in such training on workplace inspectionsand meet- ings shall be considered time workedworked and the members of the shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for this time and also for up to one (1) hour of prep time in advance of meet- ings. With proper advance notice to the Employer, as outlined a CAW Na- tional Health and Safety Representative may be present and partici- ▇▇▇▇ in Article 13 – Hours any meetings of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a the Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases Committee. The Representative may also investigate any critical injury or fatality, where this investigation is done openly and in conjunction with the Employer and the When the Employer calls an employee to a meeting where discipline will be imposed, the employee will be informed of the right to have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present. The interview will not pro- ceed until a Union representative is present and this provision is mandatory except where an employee expressly waives this right in writing in the presence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Where an employee maintains a discipline free record for a period of twenty four (24) months, all records of discipline will not be relied upon in future discipline. Where a dismissal is for theft or attempted theft, embezzle- ment, or any other fraudulent actions (whether involving the Em- ployer, co-workers, customers), the Employer shall be required to establish that the employee committed the offence and will need to do so on the basis of there being clear and cogent evidence. If it is established that the employee committed the offence then the dis- missal shall be deemed to be employed forjust cause and the arbitration board shall have no power to alter or substitute the penalty. In discussions with the Union, the Employer may impose a disciplinary penalty short of discharge for an offence in in light of specific circumstancesof the Bargaining Unitcase and such penalty shall also not be subject to an Arbitrator’s discretion. The imposition of such lesser penalty in one case shall not operate as a limit to man- agement’s discretion to impose the penalty of discharge in another case. All discipline will be accompanied by a written record of discipline or discharge issued to an employee. Coach and counsels and other daily supervisory corrections, he/she which may or may not re- ▇▇▇▇ in notes being maintained placed in an employee’s file, are not disciplinary and may not be grieved. These will cease be admis- sible at hearings to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the Employer’s expectations and for no other purpose. circumstances where discipline is being grieved, the Em- ployer will permit the affected employee to review, at Step any video recording which the employer intends to rely upon as evi- dence. This will be subject to any approvals or requirements as to the procedure to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 followed for such review. The University Committee Person or Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance provided with the Occupational Health Surveillance Report so as to discuss the video content and Safety Act, persons will then return the Report. Videos and Reports will only otherwise be disclosed when subject to a “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Order” by properly seized with authority in a grievance. It is understood that given the nature of the workplace, including any Employeessuspensions pending investigation may be required for potential regulatory, law enforcement or statutory violations. Where such a situation occurs, the Employer will act to quickly conclude the in- vestigation. Employer initiated investigatoryregulatory suspensions shall not exceed seven (7) days, after which time the employee will be paid even if he or she is requested to remain away from work. If a suspension is extended because of the investigation of a regula- tory or law enforcement agency, such longer period shall be without pay. An Arbitrator may order that the employee receive pay for this period where appropriate. In order to ensure that persons under their authority are informed discipline is issued in a timely man- ner, it is to be given within ten (10) calendar days of health and safety hazardswhen the inci- dent was first brought to the attention of the Employer, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentunless it is resulting from an incident being investigated by a law enforcement or regulatory agency or unless otherwise agreed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 24.01 The Union and the University shall co-operate in developing and promoting rules and practices to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The Employer is subject shall take every reasonable precaution to ensure the occupational health and safety of employees.
24.02 The Employer acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to protect the health, safety and security of bargaining unit members as they carry out their obligations. Bargaining unit members shall conduct themselves to ensure their individual health and safety and that of other persons in the workplace.
24.03 The Employer and members of the bargaining unit shall comply with all provisions of the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that as well as with all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating Employer policies related to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the 24.04 Bargaining unit members have a right of workers to be informed know about hazards in their working environment. The person designated by the workplaceFaculty or Department, to be provided with appropriate trainingor the member's direct supervisor, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health responsible for informing employees of any procedures or policies established by the Employer and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials or equipment; provide instruction, training and equipmentsupervision as necessary, require them to use any protective devices, clothing or equipment as provided by the Employer, and to follow such procedures, and advise such persons of the existence of hazards of which the Employer is aware, or ought reasonably to be aware, associated with the member's duties.
24.05 Employees shall be informed of the risk of occupational exposure to chemical, biological, radiological and physical agents, including reproductive hazards, as part of all health and safety course materials.
24.06 An employee may refuse to do any act where he/she has grounds for believing that the act is likely to endanger his or her health or safety or the health or safety of another person. An employee who becomes pregnant, or who is lactating, may request precautionary measures, including a modified work program, to protect herself and the fetus or child. An appropriate modified work program will be implemented for the duration of pregnancy and/or period of lactation, with no loss of pay or benefits or seniority during the period of modified work.
24.07 Where there is a reasonable risk of exposure to an infectious agent from within the workplace, such as within a laboratory or clinic or fieldwork site where the employee may be performing work, the Employer agrees that the cost of any required vaccination or prophylactic shall not be borne by the member. It is understood that the cost of any vaccination that is required as a prerequisite of registration in any program of study will not be paid pursuant to this provision.
24.08 Where an employee is injured in a manner that causes or may cause a fatality, loss of limb, occupational exposure or occupational disease, or that may require admission to hospital, the Employer shall notify WorkSafe NB immediately after the occurrence thereof. The Employer shall provide immediate first aid to any employee who has suffered a work- related injury on its premises and, if necessary, have the injured employee taken to a medical facility, a health-care professional or to the employee's residence, depending on what his or her condition requires. Transportation costs (if any) shall be borne by the Employer.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative.
25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, heshe/she he will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize.
25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $160.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager.
25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to her pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises premises, where Employees work, are required to comply with work- work-site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Committee
19.02 A joint management and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and of Employees who are not represented by the Unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a worker representative month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for each applicable Joint which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 28.01 The Employer is subject University and the Union agree that the University and its employees have duties and responsibilities with regard to health and safety in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario Act, 1994 and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by as amended from time to time. The University and the Union on the University Joint agree to participate in Local Health and Safety Committees. It .
28.02 The University shall make necessary provisions for the occupational health and safety of its employees.
(a) The University will provide initial safety training in the use of special equipment whenever it is agreed required that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention employee use such equipment as part of accidents and the promotion his/her assignment of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University work.
(b) Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply work in dangerous conditions shall be supplied with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, the required safety equipment and standards relating protective clothing in order for them to health safely and safetyeffectively perform their employment duties.
25.02 (c) The Employer recognizes the right of workers University acknowledges its duty to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, provide on-going refresher training and the right to refuse unsafe work upgrading as required in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of othersAct, 1994.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed 28.03 Notwithstanding the shared obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the University agrees to establish a safety working group comprised of representation from CUPE 1334, the Environment Health and Safety Department and the operating areas. Time spent attending meetings The purpose of this working group will be to review and discuss matters relating to health and safety in the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative workplace. CUPE Local 1334 shall be considered time workedappoint up to 5 employees to represent the Local from various areas on campus.
25.04 A worker representative 28.04 The University acknowledges the employee’s right to refuse or to stop work where health or safety is in danger, as prescribed in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1994 and as amended from time to time.
28.05 The University agrees to pay for WSIB recognized basic and workplace specific certification training, offered by mutually agreed upon provider, for Union representative(s) on a the central Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative Committee.
28.06 The University and the Union will recognize the International Day of Mourning, April 28th, for workers killed or injured on the Committeejob and, in recognition, will develop and publish a joint proclamation. The University will provide agrees to lower all flags flown at the required training for certification at no cost workplace in recognition of this day.
28.07 To enable the Bargaining Unit to continue to be recognized as integral and valuable contributors to the Employee or University and to enhance the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours visibility and positive image of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she it is essential that Bargaining Unit members can be identified. To this end, the University agrees to:
i) based on the individual requirements of the work unit, provide appropriate work-clothing at the University’s expense. The current departmental practices with regard to the issuance of work clothing will cease continue or be enhanced.
ii) seasonal issue clothing will be provided based on the activities of the work unit.
iii) the initial selection of styles and fabrics will include consultation with the employees. However the University reserves the right to make the final selection.
iv) the work clothing remains the property of the University and is not to be a worker representative on distributed to anyone other than the Committeeemployee.
25.06 v) employee’s requiring replacement pants for reasons other than normal wear and tear, will be responsible for the purchase of suitable black pants (which may include black jeans), with the exception of safety required clothing (eg. FR pants for electricians and reflective safety striping for grounds).
vi) it will be mandatory for all employees of the bargaining unit to wear the work clothing provided during his/her regularly scheduled shift and scheduled overtime. During an emergency call in it is understood that work clothing may not be available. The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices agrees that the suppliers of such work clothing will be in adherence with the “University requires Employees of Guelph Code of Ethical Conduct For Supplier and Sub-Contractors In Relation to wear and/or utilizeWorking Conditions and Employment Standards” approved by the Board of Governors, which may be amended from time to time.
25.07 The Employer 28.08 Effective January 1, 2013 upon submission of a receipt for CSA approved safety footwear, the University shall provide informationannually, training with no carry over provision, a safety shoe subsidy in the amount of $180.00 per year or $360.00 every two (2) consecutive calendar years for the purchase of safety shoes.
28.09 The procedure for obtaining CSA approved prescription eyewear will be as established by Environmental Health and Safety.
28.10 The University has a zero tolerance policy towards violent behaviour in the workplace. Workplace violence is defined as any incident in which an employee is threatened, coerced, abused or sustains physical, emotional, or psychological harm or injury in, at, or related to the workplace. It is expected that employees will report incidents of workplace violence to their immediate supervisor (and/or, Campus Police as specific circumstance dictates) and, as necessary, file an incident report detailing the incident including any directly related damage to property. Such incidents reported to supervision will be investigated, and, as appropriate, a summary report of such investigation will be provided to an Employee to protect the co-chairs of the central joint health and safety of committee. The parties agree that Employee. With reference information and training with respect to Article 13, time spent workplace violence is essential in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined promoting a safe and security conscious work environment and will work jointly to continue to enhance efforts in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimethis regard.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee's health and safety or to committee shall be constituted with representation of at least half by employees from the various bargaining units and of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select Committee shall normally meet at least once a worker representative month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for each applicable Joint which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 14.01 The Employer is subject to Employer, the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Society and the Union will employees agree to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endof the employees during the hours of their employment.
14.02 The Employer, the parties acknowledge Society and the employees agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policiesthe provisions of the
14.03 The Employer and the Society agree to recognize the Employer’s current Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Committee may consist of an equal number of management and nonmanagement members, procedures, regulations, and standards relating but the Employer shall ensure that there are never more management members than non-management members. The Employer agrees to health and safetyensure that one (1) Society bargaining unit member is included on the Committee as a non- management member.
25.02 14.04 The Employer recognizes agrees to ensure that one (1) Society member and one (1) of the right management members of workers the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be certified pursuant to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
14.05 The Employer and the right Society agree that the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall meet every three (3) months. A yearly meeting schedule shall be implemented at the beginning of each calendar year. Non-management members on the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be paid at their regular rate of pay (i.e. no overtime pay) during such meetings. Such meetings shall take place during core business hours.
14.06 In addition to refuse unsafe work in accordance with duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger and related regulations, the duties of the Joint Health and Safety Committee are as follows:
(a) to the Employee’s attend scheduled Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, or emergency meetings when necessary;
(b) receive, investigate and dispose of health and safety complaints in a timely manner and prepare necessary reports; and
(c) certified members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will be permitted to leave their regular work duties for a reasonable period of time to perform duties under this Article, after notifying their Manager.
14.07 Every bargaining unit employee shall have the right to refuse to perform work where their health or to safety, or the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under another person, is in danger, within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings Where an employee refuses to perform work pursuant to this Article, they shall comply with the provisions of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority .
14.08 Every bargaining unit employee that needs to wear a mask (above N95) must be clean shaven and fit tested in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure order to perform bargaining unit duties for that persons under their authority are informed of specific job or as required for health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentrequirements.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01
17.01 The Employer University is subject to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union to serve on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplacesthe University. To this end, the parties Parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees persons on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, regulations and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 17.02 The Employer University recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, training and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employeeemployee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 17.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time This representative will not suffer a loss of regular straight time pay for time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time workedrepresentative.
25.04 17.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 17.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, heshe/she he will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 17.06 The University will supply, and Employees employees will wear and/or wear/utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees employees to wear and/or wear/utilize.
25.07 The 17.07 An employee who is required by the Employer shall provide informationto wear safety footwear on the job will receive, training upon presentation of a receipt therefor, reimbursement up to $160.00 per calendar year for the purchase of approved safety footwear. Safety footwear must comply with the University’s Standard Operating Procedure regarding “Foot Protection,” and supervision to an Employee to protect be in serviceable condition as determined by the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtimeemployee’s Manager.
25.08 The name and contact information 17.08 If asked by a pregnant employee to request a workplace assessment in relation to her pregnancy, the employee’s Manager will submit an assessment request to the Department of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in Safety. When a pregnancy-related risk(s) or hazard(s) is identified by EH&S through such an assessment, the Department/Academic UnitUniversity will arrange reasonable accommodation.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 23.01 The Employer is subject Company and the Union agree to actively promote measures to assure the provisions Health and Safety of all employees and the Company further agrees to make adequate provision for the Health and Safety of all employees. The Company will make every effort to comply in a timely manner with all legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected devices required by the Union on applicable legislation. The Company has the University right to determine which protective equipment is to be provided in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University Committee.
23.02 The Union and the Union will cooperate Company agree that they mutually desire to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion maintain standards of safety and health at University workplaces. To this endin order to prevent accidents, the parties acknowledge injuries and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyillness.
25.02 23.03 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, Company and the right Union agree to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational establish a Joint Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) members of the Employee’s health bargaining unit and safety two (2) members of management. Employee representatives shall be elected or to appointed by the health and safety of othersbargaining unit employees.
25.03 23.04 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under shall meet and perform such duties as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of The Company will ensure the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Union Joint Health and Safety Committee may Co-chair will be trained to become a certified worker representative on health and safety representative, if not already certified, as training becomes available. Without limiting the Committeegenerality of the foregoing, the committee shall:
(a) Determine that inspections have been carried out at least once a month by the co-chairs or designates. The University These inspections shall be made of all places of employment, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices including ergonomic assessments. Such inspections shall be made at intervals that will provide prevent the development of unsafe working conditions.
(b) Recommend measures required training to attain compliance with appropriate government regulations and the correction of hazardous conditions.
(c) Consider recommendations from the workforce with respect to health and safety matters and recommend implementation where warranted.
(d) Hold meetings 10 times per year as per current practice, for certification at no cost the review of reports of current accidents, occupational diseases and sprains and strains injuries, their causes and means of prevention; remedial action taken or required by the reports of investigations or inspections, and; any other matters pertaining to the Employee or the Union. health and safety.
(e) Time spent by members of the committee in such training the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work worked and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined paid in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed terms of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipmentthis agreement.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
19.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the Province date of Ontario and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safetyCommittee.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, 19.02 A joint management and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational employees Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to Committee shall be continued with representation of at least half by employees from the Employee’s health various bargaining units and safety or to of employees who are not represented by unions and who do not exercise managerial functions, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards elsewhere. The Union will select committee shall normally meet at least once a worker representative month. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for each applicable Joint which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health & safety bulletin board. The Parties shall post a list of Health and Safety Committee formed representatives. The Employer will post minutes from Health and Safety meetings in the workplace as they become available. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
19.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a worker representative government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a 19.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s. 51, s. 52, and s. 53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting.
19.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
19.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The University will provide nature of the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Uniondisease need not be disclosed. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information all employees are aware of the Health and Safety Officer requirement to practice universal precautions in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unitall circumstances.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The Employer is subject and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the provisions of Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Province of Ontario as amended from time to time. A joint management and its regulations, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s employee health and safety or to committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potentialdangers, recommendmeans of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of others.
25.03 hazards and standards. The Union will select committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health safety bulletin board. The Employer shall providethe time from work with pay and all relatedtuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Time spent attending meetings Where a worker certified member is not on- site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunityto accompanythe inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one from management and one (1)from the employees, shall make monthly inspectionsof the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection, The members of the Committee or who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possiblethat member shall be a certified member. The employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out duties as a worker representative an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a worked The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to the annual summary of data from the relating to number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the may become decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a certified worker representative on standing item recorded in the Committeeminutes of each meeting. The University Unionwill use its best efforts to obtainthe full co-operationof its membershipin the compliance of all safety rules and practices. The Employer will provide use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residentswho have serious infectious diseases. The natureof the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required training of them to with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. The parties further agree that suitable subjects for certification discussion at no cost to the Employee or joint Labour Management Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employerwill review with the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Occupational Healthand Safety Committee ceases written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.limited to:
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Sources: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 Section 1. The Employer is shall comply with all applicable safety and health laws in order to provide a healthy and safe work environment. The Employer will establish and/or apply appropriate health and safety procedures at the workplace to meet such legal obligations. The Employer will also provide such appropriate equipment and staffing that in its sole discretion the employer deems necessary to enable employees to safely perform assigned duties. The exercise of this discretion shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration provisions of Article 15.
Section 2. The parties agree to cooperate in maintaining workplace health and safety for workers, consistent with legally established health and safety standards and to promote workplace safety, safe working habits and good housekeeping throughout the Occupational Health work environment. Employees will be provided with a copy of, and Safety Act will comply with, applicable health and safety rules and procedures.
Section 3. Employees shall cooperate fully in providing all relevant information concerning health and safety problems. Employees shall immediately report any workplace health or safety problem to the program supervisor and/or Director of Human Resources. The program supervisor and/or Director of Human Resources shall record all complaints and forward them to the appropriate authority within 24 hours. The Employer will promptly investigate any report of a health or safety problem, determine the validity of same, and take prompt remedial action where appropriate. Employees will not be required to work in conditions where work in such conditions would not be permitted under governing health and safety laws.
Section 4. Employees shall immediately report any on-the-job injury to the program supervisor, who will notify the Employee Benefits Administrator. Employees shall cooperate fully in providing all relevant information concerning injuries. The Employer shall take appropriate action to ensure that employees who suffer injury on-the-job are provided with appropriate medical attention. The level of attention will depend on the nature of the Province injury. If the employee is not fit to drive, the Employer shall provide transportation to the Employer- designated medical provider. In the event of Ontario and its regulationsa severe injury requiring emergency hospital care, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected use of an ambulance will be authorized by the Union Employee Benefits Administrator.
Section 5. If an employee who is injured on the University Joint Health job requires follow-up medical treatment or visits at the medical provider, the first three follow-up workers compensation appointments may be on working time during shift hours for full-time employees, contingent upon the employee providing the Employer with adequate notice of such appointment, and Safety Committeesreporting to work for the balance of the normally scheduled shift.
Section 6. It is agreed that the University The Employer and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The Employer recognizes the right of workers to be informed about hazards in the workplace, to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become to work together in maintaining a certified worker representative on the Committeehealthy and safe workplace. The University Committee will provide be comprised of two (2) members selected by the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or Employer and two (2) employee members selected by the Union. Time spent in such training The Committee shall be considered time workedchaired by the Employer, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work shall meet no less than once every other month and Overtimeshall make its recommendations to the Executive Director.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in Section 7. All new employees shall receive mandatory Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committeefirst 120 days of employment.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND SAFETY. 25.01 The parties agree to convene a Joint Central Discussion Group to discuss issues relating to Resident Abuse and Staffing Levels.
18.01 The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. The Employer shall prepare a comprehensive policy on resident handling and safe work practices within six (6) months of the date of settlement/award. Such policies will be reviewed by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
18.02 A joint management and Employee health and safety committee shall be constituted, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall normally meet every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is subject to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a certified committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a worker certified member is not on-site and available, the Employer shall afford a worker health and safety representative if any, or a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof.
18.03 Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the Employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a certified member or person who is properly trained to inspect the workplace. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. In the event of accident or injury, such representatives shall be notified immediately and shall investigate and report as soon as possible to the committee and to the Employer on the nature and causes of the accident or injury. Furthermore, such representatives must be notified of the inspection of a government inspector and shall have the right to accompany him on his inspections. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked.
18.04 The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in s.51, s.52 and s.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupation injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting.
18.05 The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices.
18.06 The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care Employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all Employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances.
18.07 The Employer shall:
(i) inform Employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation;
(ii) inform Employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that Employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them;
(iii) ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace.
18.08 A worker shall:
(a) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of and the Province of Ontario and its regulations;
(b) use or wear the equipment, including the provision that calls for a worker representative selected by the Union on the University Joint Health and Safety Committees. It is agreed protective devices or clothing that the University and the Union will cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the prevention of accidents and the promotion of safety and health at University workplaces. To this end, the parties acknowledge and agree that all University Employees on University and third-party premises where Employees work, are required to comply with work- site specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards relating to health and safety.
25.02 The worker's Employer recognizes the right of workers requires to be informed about hazards used or worn;
(c) report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the workplaceworker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
(d) report to be provided with appropriate training, and the right to refuse unsafe work in accordance with his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act where there is an immediate danger to the Employee’s health and safety or to the health and safety of others.
25.03 The Union will select a worker representative for each applicable Joint Health and Safety Committee formed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Time spent attending meetings of the Committee or carrying out duties as a worker representative shall be considered time worked.
25.04 A worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee may become a certified worker representative on the Committee. The University will provide the required training for certification at no cost to the Employee or the Union. Time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours regulations or the existence of Work and Overtimeany hazard of which he or she knows.
25.05 When a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee ceases to be employed in the Bargaining Unit, he/she will cease to be a worker representative on the Committee.
25.06 The University will supply, and Employees will wear and/or utilize, personal protective equipment and the other devices that the University requires Employees to wear and/or utilize.
25.07 The Employer shall provide information, training and supervision to an Employee to protect the health and safety of that Employee. With reference to Article 13, time spent in such training shall be considered time worked, as outlined in Article 13 – Hours of Work and Overtime.
25.08 The name and contact information of the Health and Safety Officer in each Academic Unit shall be posted in the Department/Academic Unit.
25.09 In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, persons with authority in the workplace, including any Employees, shall ensure that persons under their authority are informed of health and safety hazards, and advised of policies and procedures associated with the safe handling of materials and equipment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement