Extreme Temperatures a. The parties acknowledge the potential of hazards while working in extreme temperatures, both cold and hot; and the necessity for accomplishing mission-related tasks even in the most extreme temperatures. It is each employee's responsibility to ensure the adequacy of cold weather gear worn and to make full and proper use of all such protective equipment prior to exposure to extreme temperatures. Employees whose duties require work out of doors with repetitive prolonged exposure will be furnished appropriate protective gear, at no cost to the employees.
Extreme Temperatures. Employees are expected to work if conditions in the work place are reasonably adequate, normally between 65 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Dismissals due to unusual work conditions created by temporary disruption of air cooling or heating systems should be rare. The employer must take appropriate measures to correct or improve the work environment as soon as possible. When temperatures fall outside normal expectations, the supervisor will consider the following options:
Extreme Temperatures. (a) The company recognises the potential impact on employees when the temperature in the workplace becomes excessive. Management, employee, and safety representative, at the commencement of the relevant shift, shall confer the course of action that will deal with the extreme temperature that has been forecasted for the day/s.
Extreme Temperatures. Employees are expected to work if conditions in the work place are reasonably adequate. When temperatures fall outside normal expectations, the supervisor will first consider the following options: dress code, work schedules, and the leave policy. Individual employees affected by unusual levels of temperatures to the extent that they are incapacitated for duty, or continuance on duty would adversely affect their health, may request annual or sick leave, or LWOP.
