Occupational and Health Program Clause Samples
The Occupational and Health Program clause requires parties to establish and maintain workplace safety and health standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Typically, this clause obligates employers or contractors to implement safety protocols, provide necessary training, and ensure that all personnel are equipped with appropriate protective equipment. Its core function is to promote a safe working environment, thereby reducing the risk of workplace injuries and ensuring compliance with legal health and safety requirements.
Occupational and Health Program. In the interest of health and safety, the University has established an Occupational Health Program for employees. The program encourages and assists employees in maintaining good health; provides medical services and/or referral services as determined by University Medical Associates for on-the-job illness or injury; assists the University in proper placement, regarding health and physical welfare of applicants and employees in jobs for which they are suited. Accordingly, the University may:
A. Require a pre-placement medical evaluation for job applicants selected for employment.
B. Provide, within limitations of the program, medical services for employees who suffer an occupational illness or injury.
C. Require a medical clearance for employees returning to work from an authorized leave of absence.
D. Require a medical clearance for employees returning to work after an extended absence for medical reasons of more than ten (10) consecutive work days or, at the discretion of the University, fewer days.
E. Require a physical evaluation to assist in proper placement of employees requesting change to a job classification requiring different or increased physical qualifications.
F. Require a medical evaluation for purposes of continuing employment.