Heat Relief. During the months of June to September the Company will make available water and electrolyte drinks in the Core Department, Mould, Melt & Pour area, Finishing Department, Aluminum Department, and Maintenance Department. The Company will maintain a Heat Stress Policy and will address specific concerns regarding exposure to heat as they occur.
Heat Relief. To determine if Heat Relief is required:
Heat Relief. The formula for arriving at the required temperature and humidity to provide heat relief is as follows: When 1/5 of the humidity, plus the temperature is equal to 102 degrees Fahrenheit or more, the Company will provide heat relief in the amount of ten (10) minutes per hour. No heat relief shall be provided during the first hour of any shift. Eg. Humidity 70% (1/5 of 70) = 14 Temperature 88 = 88 102 In order to provide a reasonable process for the taking of temperature and humidity readings, the following has been established:
Heat Relief. It is understood that this issue will be referred back to the Heat Relief sub-committee and/or the current Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) to review the report from the Industrial Hygienist’s previous study and proceed with implementing a revised Heat Relief Program. There will be two (2) main objectives to the revised Heat Relief program:
Heat Relief. The parties agree that when the temperature in the plant reaches a level that the health of employees is in question, the Company will meet with the Shift Committee person to discuss actions to minimize the condition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an employee is unable to work due to excessive heat, the employee shall inform the Supervisor, who will grant a pass to leave the premises. The employee shall exit the plant immediately upon receiving the pass.
Heat Relief. The current practice of leaving the department for a heat relief break shall be permitted provided the privilege is not abused. It is understood that a department will under no condition be left unattended in case of emergency. Arrangements will be made with the Supervisor on duty in the case of single employee departments.
Heat Relief. The Company agrees that when the temperature and humidity in the plant reach a level that the comfort and health of the employees is in question, the Company will meet with the committee to discuss and attempt to agree on a course of action. Such action may include the extension of increase in the number of breaks, the providing of refreshments, and in extreme cases the opportunity for employees to leave work early.
Heat Relief. Increase the frequency and length of rest breaks on high humidity days. Humidex readings should be taken hourly from a central location in the plant and reported to operations by shift managers. • Humidex Reading 36° Celsius – Plant Wide – 5 minutes for non-scheduled break hours. • Humidex Reading 40° Celsius – Plant Wide – 10 minutes for non-scheduled break hours. • Humidex Reading over 40° Celsius – Plant Wide – 15 minutes for non-scheduled break hours. 15 minutes to be confirmed by FCA, Plant Liaison and/or Local Union at FCA • Readings taken from xxxx://xxxxxxx.xx.xx/trends_table/pages/yyz_metr ic_e.html
Heat Relief. The Company agrees that when the temperature and humidity in a particular area of the plant reaches a level that the health of the employees in that area is in question, the Company will meet with the committee to discuss and agree on a course of action. Additional breaks shall be mutually agreed. The Company shall provide and maintain four (4) water coolers and fans as required. The humidex index shall be thirty (30) and the Company shall provide temperature/humidity gauges and conversion tables.
Heat Relief. During the life of this agreement, either party, if deemed necessary, may seek to initiate discussions on a heat relief agreement. If this clause is activated, both parties will endeavor to negotiate and attempt to resolve the matter in a timely manner.
