Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee. Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment. The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease. The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, including bed bugs, the Employer will immediately inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation, including bed bugs. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee. Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice, bed bugs, or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the 24-hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment. The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease. The Employer will ensure all employees are provided up to date information regarding known risk(s) and/or potential transmission of a communicable disease. The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions will be without loss of pay.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or possessions of a person with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. Where the Employer is aware of a child with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation transmitted via the respiratory system, skin or bowels, or in the case whereas required by the Federal Health Department, Licensing or Health Authority, the Employer shall inform the employees about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infection. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination shall be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease at no cost to the employee. The Employer shall, in consultation with the Joint Safety and Health Committee, develop and implement a program and procedure to work to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person and/or the possessions of a person with a communicable disease. The Employer may provide, as needed, information sessions/in-services to educate employees regarding communicable diseases as part of the program. Time spent by employees at these sessions shall be without loss of pay
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) The Employer and the Union share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation during the course of their work.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The Employer will take all necessary safety precautions to deal with the threat of communicable disease or parasitic infestation, including adequate education of employees concerning the disease or infestation, provision and training on proper preventative measures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) if appropriate, and the provision of any available precautionary treatments. As per the Workers Compensation Act, the Employer will keep written records of all employees exposed to infectious diseases.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. (a) Where the Employer is aware of a child with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation transmitted via the respiratory system, skin or bowels, or in the case whereas required by the Federal Health Department, Licensing or Health Authority, the Employer shall inform the employees about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infection.
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. In the event the Committee does not address the above matters during the term of the current Collective Agreement they will be referred back to the parties (CBA and HEABC). Letter of Agreement Between Health Employers' Association of British Columbia (HEABC) and the Community Bargaining Association (CBA)
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person, and/or possessions of a person, with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform employees about the presence of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, the vaccination recommended by the BC Centre for Disease Control Manual will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee. The Employer will, in consultation with the Joint Safety Committee, develop and implement measures necessary for the establishment of a work environment to prevent acquisition and transmission of a communicable disease. Measures will include but are not limited to:
Communicable Diseases and Parasitic Infestations. The parties to this agreement share a desire to prevent acquisition and transmission where employees may come into contact with a person, and/or possessions of a person, with a communicable disease or parasitic infestations. Where the Employer is aware of a client or resident with a communicable disease or parasitic infestation, the Employer will inform the primary care givers about the inherent risk of the communicable disease or parasitic infestation. Where a vaccination is, or may become available as a preventative measure, such vaccination will be made available to all employees who may be at risk of contracting the disease, at no cost to the employee. Where an employee has contracted scabies, lice or any other parasitic infestation as a result of direct exposure in the workplace, they will be entitled to leave without loss of pay for any scheduled shifts during the twenty-four (24) hour period immediately following the detection to deal with personal matters arising from the exposure and will be provided with an appropriate treatment. The Employer will, in consultation with the Committee, develop and implement measures necessary for the establishment of a work environment to prevent acquisition and transmission of a communicable disease. Measures will include but are not limited to:
