Safe and Healthy Work Environment. The State recognizes the importance of providing a safe and healthy work environment for HCWs/PSWs while recognizing the rights and responsibilities of the Consumer/Employer to manage the work environment. a. Workers have the right to initially decline working for a Consumer/Employer who lives in a situation which could threaten the HCWs/PSWs health and safety. b. If the HCW/PSW is currently working with a Consumer/Employer and the situation becomes threatening to the Worker’s health and safety, the Worker must: 1. Contact the Case Management Entity immediately. If the event occurs afterhours, or on a weekend, the Worker must contact the Case Management Entity by the first (1st) business day after the event. 2. Call 911 if the situation is life threatening or dangers.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement