Common use of Environmental Changes Clause in Contracts

Environmental Changes. A. Whenever a department utilizes a pest control chemical in a State owned or managed building and/or its grounds, the department will provide at least 24 hours notice prior to application of the chemical, unless an infestation occurs which requires immediate action. Notices will be posted at employee building entrances, and disseminated to tenants via intra-office mail. B. Employees who wish to review the MSDS Sheet(s) for the chemical(s) being applied may do so by making their request to the appropriate building manager’s office. Application of the chemical(s) will be done in a manner consistent with State regulations to assure the safety of tenants. C. Normally, the chemical application will take place during hours when the building is closed for business. D. Whenever a State owned or managed building is remodeled or renovated, the agency/tenant whose space is being remodeled/renovated, will provide at least 30 days prior notice to employees impacted by the construction. A copy of the notice shall be provided to the Union. E. Except in emergency situations, the State shall give no less than 24 hours prior notice whenever repair work in State owned or managed buildings is done which may result in employee health concerns for the work environment. F. Prior to any remodeling, renovation, or repair, that requires removal of any material the materials will be tested for lead and asbestos. If such materials are present, they will be removed in accordance with State regulations to assure the safety of employees/tenants. ▇. ▇▇▇ leased buildings not managed by the State, the State will include the following language in all new leases entered into after January 1, 2000: “Except in emergency situations, the lessor shall give not less than 24 hours prior notice to State tenants, when any pest control, remodeling, renovation, or repair work affecting the State occupied space may result in employee health concerns for the work environment.” H. The State will take action to accommodate employees who suffer from chemical hypersensitivity as it pertains to this article.

Environmental Changes. A. Whenever a department utilizes a pest control chemical in a State owned or managed building and/or its grounds, the department will provide at least 24 hours notice prior to application of the chemical, unless an infestation occurs which requires immediate action. Notices will be posted at employee building entrances, and disseminated to tenants via intra-office mail. B. Employees who wish to review the MSDS Sheet(s) for the chemical(s) being applied may do so by making their request to the appropriate building manager’s office. Application of the chemical(s) will be done in a manner consistent with State regulations to assure the safety of tenants. C. Normally, the chemical application will take place during hours when the building is closed for business. D. Whenever a State owned or managed building is remodeled or renovated, the agency/tenant whose space is being remodeled/renovated, will provide at least 30 days prior notice to employees impacted by the construction. A copy of the notice shall be provided to the Union. E. Except in emergency situations, the State shall give no less than 24 hours prior notice whenever repair work in State owned or managed buildings is done which may result in employee health concerns for the work environment. F. Prior to any remodeling, renovation, or repair, that requires removal of any material the materials will be tested for lead and asbestos. If such materials are present, they will be removed in accordance with State regulations to assure the safety of employees/tenants. ▇. ▇▇▇ G. For leased buildings not managed by the State, the State will include the following language in all new leases entered into after January 1, 2000: “Except in emergency situations, the lessor shall give not less than 24 hours prior notice to State tenants, when any pest control, remodeling, renovation, or repair work affecting the State occupied space may result in employee health concerns for the work environment.” H. The State will take action to accommodate employees who suffer from chemical hypersensitivity as it pertains to this article.