HAZARDOUS WORK CONDITIONS Clause Samples
The Hazardous Work Conditions clause defines the responsibilities and procedures related to work performed in environments that present significant safety risks. It typically outlines the types of conditions considered hazardous, such as exposure to toxic substances, extreme temperatures, or dangerous machinery, and may require the use of specific safety equipment or adherence to regulatory standards. This clause ensures that both parties are aware of the risks involved and establishes protocols to protect workers, thereby minimizing liability and promoting a safe working environment.
HAZARDOUS WORK CONDITIONS. The Board agrees that it shall make every effort to maintain safe, sanitary, healthful working conditions and shall comply with state and federal regulations pertaining to such issues. Should an employee feel that a safety problem exists, he/she should report it immediately to his/her immediate supervisor. An inspection will be made as soon as possible. The employee involved shall be advised of the results of the inspection. The Board will continue to provide and maintain safety equipment and stress the importance of safe conditions.
HAZARDOUS WORK CONDITIONS. Employees who, are required to work outside in hazardous weather conditions (with defined as a heat index above 98°F or wind chill or actual temperature below 10°F, or Air Quality Index above 150), as determined and published by the National Weather Service, shall be paid one and one-half (1-1/2) times their regular hourly rate for those hours working outside in such conditions. Additionally, Employees who are not able to access temporary shelter and/or effective, Employer provided cooling devices in non-hazardous weather conditions during their time working outdoors in conditions with a heat index above 95°F shall be paid one and one-half (1-1/2) times their regular hourly rate for those hours working outside in such conditions. Employees shall not be required to work outside with a heat index above 103°F or wind chill or actual temperature below -10°F, or if the Air Quality Index is above 200 and shall receive no loss of pay. Such Employees may be given a different work task to complete if such conditions are verified, without notice to or further negotiation with the Union. If such a task is an essential function to the operation of the Employer, said work may be required regardless of conditions provided the reasonable safety of the Employee can be ensured.