Common use of Responsibility for Safety Clause in Contracts

Responsibility for Safety. The University, employees and the Union share responsibility for workplace safety. 11.1.1 The University will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). The University will provide employees with required safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. (a) Employees who are required to wear footwear with safety toes will be reimbursed up to $150 for the purchase of such footwear, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. (b) The University will make available non-slip footwear appropriate for each employees’ needs, (properly sized and fit) for custodial and food service employees, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. A committee consisting of two bargaining unit representatives and two non-bargaining unit representatives will be created to choose up to four (4) types of footwear from an industry standard company (i.e., “Shoes for Crews”) for food service employees. A committee was previously developed to address footwear for custodial services employees and the parties may reconvene. 11.1.2 Employees and the University will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the University, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours. 11.1.3 The Union and the University will work cooperatively on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.

Responsibility for Safety. The University, employees and the Union share responsibility for workplace safety. 11.1.1 The University will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). The University will provide employees with required safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. (a) Employees who are required to wear footwear with safety toes will be reimbursed up to $150 175 for the purchase of such footwear, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. (b) The University will make available non-slip footwear appropriate for each employees’ needs, (properly sized and fit) for custodial and food service employees, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. A committee consisting of two bargaining unit representatives and two non-bargaining unit representatives will be created to choose up to four (4) types of footwear from an industry standard company (i.e., “Shoes for Crews”) for food service employees. A committee was previously developed to address footwear for custodial services employees and the parties may reconvene. If the selected footwear does not meet the needs of the individual(s) (e.g. size or fit), they may discuss their needs with management and management may allow the employee to find a suitable alternative. 11.1.2 Employees and the University will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the University, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours. 11.1.3 The Union and the University will work cooperatively on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.

Responsibility for Safety. The University, employees and the Union share responsibility for workplace safety. 11.1.1 The University will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). The University will provide employees with required safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. (a) Employees who are required to wear footwear with safety toes will be reimbursed up to $150 175 for the purchase of such footwear, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. (b) The University will make available non-slip footwear appropriate for each employees’ needs, (properly sized and fit) for custodial and food service employees, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. A committee consisting of two bargaining unit representatives and two non-bargaining unit representatives will be created to choose up to four (4) types of footwear from an industry standard company (i.e., “Shoes for Crews”) for food service employees. A committee was previously developed to address footwear for custodial services employees and the parties may reconvene. If the selected footwear does not meet the needs of the individual(s) (e.g. size or fit), they may discuss their needs with management and management may allow the employee to find a suitable alternative. 11.1.2 Employees and the University will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the University, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety equipment, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours. 11.1.3 The Union and the University will work cooperatively on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner.