Common use of Communicable Diseases Clause in Contracts

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “Occupational exposure” shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “"Occupational exposure” " shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial a positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “Occupational exposure” shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-x- rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken. Explanation: This is a housekeeping language change made to reflect agency policy.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “"Occupational exposure” " shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “Occupational exposure” shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-x- rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “"Occupational exposure” " shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “"Occupational exposure” " shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial a positive reactiontest. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.

Communicable Diseases. Upon written request, an employee shall be provided with information on all communicable diseases to which he/she may have routine workplace exposure. Information provided to employees shall include the symptoms of the diseases, modes of transmission, methods of self-self- protection, proper workplace procedures, special precautions and recommendations for immunization where appropriate. The communicable disease policy and any subsequent revisions will be disseminated to the Agency Health and Safety Committee(s). The Employer recognizes that some employees who work with individuals infected with hepatitis B virus may be at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, hepatitis B vaccinations shall be made available to all employees who have high risk occupational exposure to the virus. Low risk employees will have vaccinations made available post exposure, within the timelines required under federal regulations, i.e., if exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Post exposure evaluation and follow-up consultations will be made available for all employees who experience an exposure incident. “Occupational exposure” shall have the same meaning in this Agreement as is contained in the OSHA guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccinations shall be offered within ten (10) working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employees who decline the initial vaccination may, at a later date, request and obtain the vaccination from the Employer. All hepatitis B vaccinations and related medical procedures pertaining to its administration are to be made available at no cost to the employee. Mandatory tuberculosis screening may be conducted annually for all employees in Agencies with higher incidence of risk. Based on the risk assessment, some employees or work areas may need to be tested more often than annually. Such additional testing will be based upon Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The Employer will hold the employee harmless from any costs incurred as a result of additional tests or x-rays incurred as a result of an initial positive reaction. If a resident or inmate is found to carry a communicable disease, all appropriate precautions shall be taken.