Hygiene. Hygiene facilities - The Employer will supply soap and paper towels and maintain any supplies or equipment needed to ensure proper hygiene is being met in all washrooms and lunch rooms. (1) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission of communicable diseases. Where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease, the Employer shall advise such employees that such person and/or possessions maybe so affected. (2) Employees shall hold all information gained pursuant to (1) above in the strictest of confidence. (3) In respect of communicable diseases, the parties agree to review and establish policies on issues including: (i) preventative protocol measures, including education, hygiene, protective equipment/apparel and vaccinations; (ii) post-exposure protocols. (4) The parties agree that the Communicable Disease Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Health may be utilized for the purpose of expertise in this area. Other consultants may be utilized, as deemed appropriate by the Committee. (5) Where any costs are incurred by a recommendation of the parties, it shall be borne by the Employer.
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