Heat Stress Program Sample Clauses
Heat Stress Program. 1) The Company agrees that the practices utilized during the hot weather to prevent heat stress will be in place from May 1st through September 30th.
2) Relief and other measures will be provided in accordance with the Heat/Stress Awareness Guide under Section 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Parties agree to follow Humidex 2 Guideline.
3) Heat breaks are not to be used in conjunction with normal schedules. Heat breaks will be given independently from regularly scheduled breaks.
4) Plant humidex readings will be approximated through use of a Tdb and Twb thermometers. The Company agrees to arrange a meeting between the parties or Unifor Local 195 to further discuss heat stress if deemed necessary.
5) The Company agrees to make this information available to all employees by posting a notice to include Humidex 2 Guideline and in conjunction with a safety talk on the subject of Heat Stress.
6) The plan and its content will be reviewed annually and updated as required. Following ratification of the Collective Agreement, the Company and the Union will meet to discuss the appropriate location to place the Humidex monitoring equipment and location of fans to assist with heat relief.
Heat Stress Program. During the negotiations there was a request for a Heat Stress Program for the plant. The parties agreed that the Joint Health Safety Committee would be given the task to review heat stress in the plant and make recommendations no later than May LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING During the negotiations, the parties discussed the need for a formal Modified Work Program. The parties agreed that within ninety (90) days of ratification, the parties will meet for the purpose of discussion, understanding and, implementation of a Modified Work Program. The parties understand that, prior to implementation, both parties must be in agreement. During the negotiations,the parties discussed Work Teams The parties agreed that within ninety (90) days of ratification, the parties will meet for the purpose of discussion, understanding and, conditions for continuing the program.