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. 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 for the purchase of such footwear, which will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis. (a) (b) The University will make available non-slip footwear 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.