Common use of Cost of Tools or Equipment Clause in Contracts

Cost of Tools or Equipment. The Employer shall provide employees, at no cost, all tools and equipment required to perform their duties. Responsibility for Safety The Employer, employees and PSE share responsibility for workplace safety. The Employer will provide a work environment that complies with applicable safety standards established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) or other controlling authority. Employees may request through their supervisors an assessment of their position and/or work station to address exposure to hazards, ergonomic issues and/or other safety issues. Such assessments will be conducted by the Employer’s Environmental Health and Safety staff. Recommendations for alterations to a job or work station identified during an assessment will be shared in writing with the affected employee, their supervisor and PSE. The Employer shall endeavor to provide proper desks, chairs, and other appropriate equipment for workstations equipped with computers. Employees will be trained in the proper use of equipment to maximize operator comfort and efficiency. Employees will comply with all safety practices and standards established by the Employer, including rules requiring that employees wear and/or use provided safety devices, personal protective equipment and apparel. Employees must report damaged or missing safety equipment or other potentially unsafe practices or conditions to their supervisor as soon as reasonably possible. PSE will work cooperatively with the Employer on safety-related matters and encourage employees to work in a safe manner. Unsafe Assignments Employees who are given an assignment that they reasonably believe will be detrimental to their health shall immediately notify their supervisor. The employee will not be required to perform the alleged unsafe assignment until the matter has been reviewed by Environmental Health and Safety staff, a union representative and the employee’s supervisor or a higher level supervisor. The employee will be provided with a signed written report containing the results of the review. If such a review does not resolve the matter, it may be referred to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety or the Department of Labor and Industries for resolution. Unsafe Work Areas In the event the Employer determines that an employee’s work area is unsafe, or that the employee is being or has been exposed to hazardous levels of fumes, chemicals, or other substances the Employer will notify the employee as soon as possible of the potential danger or exposure, and will take the actions appropriate to remedy the unsafe condition.