Common use of Safe Work Environment Clause in Contracts

Safe Work Environment. The Employer shall provide reasonable and safe working conditions and make work assignments consistent with accepted standards provided by federal and state law for the nature and the process of the work performed. The Employer further agrees to take prompt measures to rectify any health and safety hazards to employees or clients. A safety committee will be established thirty (30) days after the effective date of this agreement to be composed of an equal number of management and employees to be jointly chaired to address any and all safety issues that arise within the agency. The safety committee shall meet at least quarterly. Committee meetings can only be cancelled by mutual agreement. Resolutions and safety measures will be implemented in a reasonable amount of time after they are agreed upon. The Safety Committee members will collaboratively build an agenda no later than three (3) workdays before the quarterly meeting by sending the agenda items to the facilitator. The Employer shall provide annual safety training for all employees consistent with the needs of the work to be performed and the classifications involved.