Workplace Violence Prevention and Crisis Response (applicable to any Party and any subcontractors and sub-grantees whose employees or other service providers deliver social or mental health services directly to individual recipients of such services): Party shall establish a written workplace violence prevention and crisis response policy meeting the requirements of Act 109 (2016), 33 VSA §8201(b), for the benefit of employees delivering direct social or mental health services. Party shall, in preparing its policy, consult with the guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Services Workers, as those guidelines may from time to time be amended. Party, through its violence protection and crisis response committee, shall evaluate the efficacy of its policy, and update the policy as appropriate, at least annually. The policy and any written evaluations thereof shall be provided to employees delivering direct social or mental health services. Party will ensure that any subcontractor and sub-grantee who hires employees (or contracts with service providers) who deliver social or mental health services directly to individual recipients of such services, complies with all requirements of this Section.
Erosion Prevention and Control Purchaser’s Operations shall be conducted reasonably to minimize soil erosion. Equipment shall not be operated when ground conditions are such that excessive damage will result. Purchaser shall adjust the kinds and intensity of erosion control work done to ground and weather condi- tions and the need for controlling runoff. Erosion control work shall be kept current immediately preceding ex- pected seasonal periods of precipitation or runoff.
PREVENTION OF BRIBERY 29.1 The Supplier represents and warrants that neither it, nor to the best of its knowledge any Supplier's Personnel, have at any time prior to the Commencement Date: (a) committed a Prohibited Act or been formally notified that it is subject to an investigation or prosecution which relates to an alleged Prohibited Act; and/or (b) been listed by any government department or agency as being debarred, suspended, proposed for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for participation in government procurement programmes or contracts on the grounds of a Prohibited Act. 29.2 The Supplier shall not during the term of this agreement: (a) commit a Prohibited Act; and/or (b) do or suffer anything to be done which would cause the Authority or any of the Authority's employees, consultants, contractors, sub- contractors or agents to contravene any of the Bribery Act or otherwise incur any liability in relation to the Bribery Act. 29.3 The Supplier shall during the term of this agreement: (a) establish, maintain and enforce, and require that its Sub- contractors establish, maintain and enforce, policies and procedures which are adequate to ensure compliance with the Bribery Act and prevent the occurrence of a Prohibited Act; and (b) keep appropriate records of its compliance with its obligations under clause 29.3(a) and make such records available to the Authority on request. 29.4 The Supplier shall immediately notify the Authority in writing if it becomes aware of any breach of clause 29.1 and/or clause 29.2, or has reason to believe that it has or any of the Supplier's Personnel have: (a) been subject to an investigation or prosecution which relates to an alleged Prohibited Act; (b) been listed by any government department or agency as being debarred, suspended, proposed for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for participation in government procurement programmes or contracts on the grounds of a Prohibited Act; and/or (c) received a request or demand for any undue financial or other advantage of any kind in connection with the performance of this agreement or otherwise suspects that any person or Party directly or indirectly connected with this agreement has committed or attempted to commit a Prohibited Act. 29.5 If the Supplier makes a notification to the Authority pursuant to clause 29.4, the Supplier shall respond promptly to the Authority's enquiries, co-operate with any investigation, and allow the Authority to audit any books, records and/or any other relevant documentation in accordance with clause 22. 29.6 If the Supplier is in Default under clause 29.1 and/or clause 29.2, the Authority may by notice: (a) require the Supplier to remove from performance of this agreement any Supplier's Personnel whose acts or omissions have caused the Default; or (b) immediately terminate this agreement. 29.7 Any notice served by the Authority under clause 29.6 shall specify the nature of the Prohibited Act, the identity of the Party who the Authority believes has committed the Prohibited Act and the action that the Authority has elected to take (including, where relevant, the date on which this agreement shall terminate).
Drug Free Workplace Act The Contractor will assure a drug-free workplace in accordance with 45 CFR Part 76.
Safe Workplace A) The Employer and employees recognize the need for a safe and healthful workplace and agree to take appropriate measures in order that risks of accidents and/or occupational disease are reduced and/or eliminated. Employers will take all reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce and/or minimize threats to the safety of employees. B) An employee performing visitation to clients in the community shall have the right to request backup to attend where there is reasonable cause to expect a violent situation and will have access to appropriate communication equipment. C) When the Employer is aware that a patient/resident/client has a history of violent behaviour, the Employer shall make such information available to the employee. Upon admission or transfer the Employer will make every reasonable effort to identify the potential for aggressive behaviour. In- services and/or instruction in caring for the violent patient will be provided by the Employer. D) The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service which is necessary for the safe performance of work including universal precautions, the safe use of equipment, safe techniques for lifting and supporting patients/residents/clients and 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.