Common use of Factory Clause in Contracts

Factory. 30.2.1. For those employees working in a factory the following policy will apply: 30.2.1.1 The employer will ensure that there is cool drinking water available for all employees; 30.2.1.2 Once the temperature in the factory reaches 34 degrees Celsius the employees will be permitted a rest break of 10 minutes per hour without loss of pay; 30.2.1.3 Once the temperature in the factory reaches 38 degrees Celsius the employees will be permitted a rest break of 15 minutes per hour without loss of pay. 30.2.1.4 Once the temperature in the factory reaches 40 degrees Celsius the employees will be relocated to a cool area in which to work. Further, employees will be permitted a rest break of 20 minutes per hour without loss of pay. If a reasonably cool area is not available, consultation will take place between the Company and the employees. In this circumstance consideration must be given to employees ceasing work due to the risk posed to them suffering heat stress.