Common use of Right to Refuse Dangerous Work Clause in Contracts

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work. In situations where an employee has reasonable grounds to believe and does believe that the particular work is dangerous to their safety or health the employee shall first report their concerns to their immediate supervisor. If immediate action to correct the situation is not taken or if the employee is told that corrective action is not necessary but nevertheless continues to believe that the particular work is dangerous to their health or safety the employee shall be entitled to refuse to perform that work until such time that a person from the appropriate government agency has come to the Employer’s operation to inspect the particular work firsthand. During this period the employee may be assigned to alternative duties that may be available within the plant. Payment for the above noted time period will not be made if the employee refuses to perform alternative duties. The Employer will inform the Health & Safety Committee member from the applicable department as soon as possible of any accident and/or employee refusal to do dangerous work. In the absence of such committee member, the Union co-chair or designate will be notified in lieu.

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work. In situations where an employee has reasonable grounds to believe and does believe that the particular work is dangerous to their safety or health the employee shall first report their concerns to their immediate supervisor. If immediate action to correct the situation is not taken or if the employee is told that corrective action is not necessary but nevertheless continues to believe that the particular work is dangerous to their health or safety the employee shall be entitled to refuse to perform that work until such time that a person from the appropriate government agency has come to the Employer’s 's operation to inspect the particular work firsthand. During this period the employee may be assigned to alternative duties that may be available within the plant. Payment for the above noted time period will not be made if the employee refuses to perform alternative duties. The Employer will inform the Health & Safety Committee member from the applicable department as soon as possible of any accident and/or employee refusal to do dangerous work. In the absence of such committee member, the Union co-co- chair or designate will be notified in lieu.