Common use of Time Intervals Clause in Contracts

Time Intervals. All time intervals quoted in this grievance procedure are exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays. Time intervals may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing; however at any step in the Grievance Procedure, where the appropriate person does not give his answer within the specified time limits, and no extension has been arranged, then the other party may proceed to the next step of the Procedure. 17.01 Health & Safety a) The Company recognizes its obligations to provide as safe and healthy a working environment for employees as it reasonably can and both parties to this Agreement agree to use their best efforts, jointly, to achieve that end. The Company agrees to provide the appropriate job training and education in Health and Safety for all employees. b) The Company shall recognize a Joint Health & Safety Committee composed of equal numbers from both parties, to be selected by each party, to study the problem of safety in the plant. In addition to participating in safety tours, the Committee will meet once a month to discuss accidents and unsafe conditions and other safety related matters. c) Those health and safety committee members designated by the Union shall have a right to accompany the Ministry of Labour Safety Inspector during workplace inspections and the Union shall be provided with a copy of the Inspector's report. In addition, such health and safety committee members, subject to notification of the supervisor on shift, shall have the right to enter the workplace at any time on matters of health and safety and shall have the right to be present and participate in any accident or incident investigation involving any company representative other than the immediate supervisor and the employee. d) The Company shall make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of the employees during their hours of employment. Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to protect employees from injury shall be supplied by the Company and the employee shall be responsible for this equipment, except for normal wear and tear, until it is returned to the Company but this shall not include personal necessities. The Company will pay the cost of approved prescription safety glasses and safety footwear on behalf of all non-probationary bargaining unit employees, who are on the active payroll of the Company. The cost of such footwear will be paid by the Company provided the prior approval of the employee's Supervisor has been obtained with respect to the need for the purchase of such footwear, the type of footwear to be purchased and the cost of such purchase. Probationary employees will be required to purchase their own safety footwear of a type and cost approved by the Company in advance, and upon satisfactory completion of 500 hours of their probationary period, the Company will reimburse them for the cost of such purchase. e) It is agreed that any employee shall have the right, without penalty, to refuse to perform a job on the grounds that he has reason to believe it is unsafe. The matter will be dealt with under the procedure provided in the applicable legislation in effect on May 18, 1998. It is further understood that it is not the intent of the Company to require employees to work where they are exposed to a hazardous operation unless they are within sight or sound of others.

Time Intervals. All time intervals quoted in this grievance procedure are exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays. Time intervals may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing; however at any step in the Grievance Procedure, where the appropriate person does not give his their answer within the specified time limits, and no extension has been arranged, then the other party may proceed to the next step of the Procedure. 17.01 19.01 Health & Safety a) The Company recognizes its obligations to provide as safe and healthy a working environment for employees as it reasonably can and both parties to this Agreement agree to use their best efforts, jointly, to achieve that end. The Company agrees to provide the appropriate job training and education in Health and Safety for all employees. b) The Company shall recognize a Joint Health & Safety Committee composed of equal numbers from both parties, to be selected by each party, to study the problem of safety in the plant. In addition to participating in safety tours, the Committee will meet once a month to discuss accidents and unsafe conditions and other safety related matters. c) Those health and safety committee members designated by the Union shall have a right to accompany the Ministry of Labour Safety Inspector during workplace inspections and the Union shall be provided with a copy of the Inspector's report. In addition, such health and safety committee members, subject to notification of the supervisor on shift, shall have the right to enter the workplace at any time on matters of health and safety and shall have the right to be present and participate in any accident or incident investigation involving any company representative other than the immediate supervisor and the employee. d) The Company shall make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of the employees during their hours of employment. Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to protect employees from injury shall be supplied by the Company and the employee shall be responsible for this equipment, except for normal wear and tear, until it is returned to the Company but this shall not include personal necessities. The Company will pay the cost of approved prescription safety glasses and safety footwear on behalf of all non-probationary bargaining unit employees, who are on the active payroll of the Company. The cost of such footwear will be paid by the Company provided the prior approval of the employee's Supervisor has been obtained with respect to the need for the purchase of such footwear, the type of footwear to be purchased and the cost of such purchase. Probationary employees will be required to purchase their own safety footwear of a type and cost approved by the Company in advance, and upon satisfactory completion of 500 hours of their probationary period, the Company will reimburse them for the cost of such purchase. e) It is agreed that any employee shall have the right, without penalty, to refuse to perform a job on the grounds that he has they have reason to believe it is unsafe. The matter will be dealt with under the procedure provided in the applicable legislation in effect on May 18, 1998. It is further understood that it is not the intent of the Company to require employees to work where they are exposed to a hazardous operation unless they are within sight or sound of others.