SAFETY AND Sample Clauses

SAFETY AND. It is understood and agreed that dependent contractor safety is of importance to the dependent contractor, the Company and the Associates and the industry as a whole. The Company, the Associates, the Union and dependent contractors, and in conjunction with the Metro Toronto Licensing Commissions’s Safety Committee, will work towards achieving the goal of dependent contractor safety. A safety committee consisting of at least two representatives of the Union and two representatives of the Company shall meet at a mutually agreeable time frame upon the request of either party within thirty days for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. Minutes will be kept of each meeting by the Company and distributed to the committee. The dependent contractor must notify immediately the Associate from whom he rents a taxicab if the dependent contractor has reason to suspect that the vehicle has a mechanical defect. The dependent contractor must return the vehicle if safe to do so as quickly as possible and as practically as possible to the Associate at the first indication of such defect. Upon return of the vehicle in compliance with the above, the dependent contractor shall receive a replacement taxicab, if available, for the remainder of his shift or a pro-rated shift fee reduction for the remainder of his shift. Failure to return the vehicle at the first indication of such defect may be considered just cause for discipline up to and including dismissal of the dependent contractor. The Company and the Union agree to conduct a joint study in their safety and Health Program and to make recommendations on the feasibility of safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ being provided and installed in the taxicabs.

SAFETY AND. The parties agree to observe the provisions and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to the requirementfor a joint Health and Safety Committee and to the health and safety of all employees covered by this agreement. The Board shall make adequate provision for the safety and health of all employees during the hours of work having due regard for the recommendations of the joint Health and Safety Committee. Employees working in any unsanitary or dangerous jobs shall be supplied with all the necessary tools, safety equipment and protective clothing when needed or where prescribed by code, bylaws or regulations of an authority having jurisdiction.

SAFETY AND. It is understood and agreed that dependent contractor safety is of importance to the dependent contractor, the Broker, the Associates and the industry as a whole. The Broker, the Associates, the Union and dependent contractors, in conjunction with the Metro Toronto Licensing Commission's Safety Committee. will work towards achieving the goal of dependent Contractor safety. A Safety Committee consisting of at least two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) represen- tatives of the Broker shall meet at a mutually agree- able time frame upon the request of either party, within thirty (30) days for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. Minutes will be kept of each meeting by the Broker and distributed to the Committee. The dependent contractor must notify immediately the Associate from whom he rents a taxicab if the dependent contractor has reason to suspect that the vehicle has a mechanical defect. The depen- dent contractor must return the vehicle if safe to do so. as quickly and as practically as possible to the Associate at first indication such defect Upon return of the vehicle, in compliance with the above, the dependent contractor shall receive a replacement taxicab. if available, for the remainder of his shift or a pro-rated shift fee reduction for remainder of his shift. Failure to return the vehicle at the first indication of such defect may be consid- ered lust cause for discipline up to and including dismissal of the The Broker and the Union agree to conduct a joint study in their Safety and Health Program and to make recommendations on the feasibility of safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ being provided and installed in the taxicabs. ARTICLE WORK WEEK The Associates agree that dependent contractors shall determine their work week subject to the provisions of this Agreement. However, a depen- dent contractor failing to work without first providing the Associate reasonable notice, shall be required to pay the Associate the daily shift rental costs. It is further agreed that where the Associate is unable to provide a dependent contractor scheduled for work a taxicab, the dependent contractor shall receive his next shift without fees. It understood and agreed that although depen- dent contractors rent vehicles for a specific period of time, the number of hours worked during the rental period IS at the discretion of the dependent contractor.

SAFETY AND. The Company agrees to continue to provide and adequate sanitary facilities and safety devices throughout the plant in accordance with Government requirements.

SAFETY AND. The Company furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment for the protection of its employees and continue to make provision and rules for their safety in accordance with all safety regulations.. Life jackets, hard hats, head lamps, ear protectors and dust protectors shall be provided by the company for who are required to work aboard vessels, scows, barges, or log tows. One pair of shall be carried on each vessel. Crew members be required to sign for the above safety equipment. The above safety equipment shall be replaced when necessary on an exchange basis at no cost to the employee. When a crew member sick, or is injured, it will be the duty of the Master to sec that tie gets first aid or medical treatment as quickly as possible. The Company will provide for the employee's return to home port. All accidents and injuries shall be medically at the time they occur A tug shall be supplied with life jackets sufficient for all crew members. A medical kit maintained shall be aboard. A stretcher shall also be aboard where space is available. An employee shall be entitled of charge to a approved floater coat including the style upon completion of one year's service with the Company. The Company shall issue the coats and will replace them when necessary. The Company will make the coats available at its An employee who requests in lieu anti-exposure coveralls, shall have the first l paid by Company and shall reimburse the Company the difference. the employee leaves the employ of the Company before acquiring six (6) months service the cost of the floater coat or the monies will be deducted from his final pay. New are not covered on their first tour of duty. During the hours of darkness, outside painting not be performed. Where existing space allows, seating be for the helmsman. The Company agrees that crew members shall not be required to perform any work on staging, or ▇▇▇▇▇'s chair while the vessel is Individual companies undertake to examine the possibility of making anchor chains vessels self-stowing. New continuous operating vessels will be provided with self-stowing anchor chains. Survival Suits The Company to provide survival suits in accordance with Whenever a crew member is required to work aboard a tow out of verbal communication range or sight the tug control station, he be supplied with a suitable radio which not restrict his movement and at the same time allow for immediate communication at

SAFETY AND. The Company will make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during working hours. The Union agrees that it will co-operate in the enforcement of all safety rules and regulations of the Company. The Company may, at any time, if doubtful of an employee’s fitness to perform his job, request medical certification at the Company’s expense. The Company may require a medical certificate from a medical specialist (e.g. orthopaedic surgeon, allergist, etc.) designated by the Company. A joint health and safety committee shall be constituted consisting of an equal number of representatives of management and of the Union which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving health and safety of employees, including health and safety programmes, and obtain information from the employer respecting the identification of hazards and health and safety experience. The committee shall meet at least once every three months or more frequently as required. Time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the employer and the Union. The Committee will be co-chaired.

SAFETY AND. The Company agrees to continue to’ furnish healthful working conditions at all times, and to provide adequate and modern devices with regard to safety and sanitation. Whatever machinery and equipment the furnishes shall meet with all the required legal standards of safety and sanitation. Any recommendations or complaints under this Article will be the subject of under the procedure provided for in this Agreement. The Union agrees that it will to have its members observe all safety rules. The Office Joint Health and Safety will be composed of two Union Representatives and two Management Representatives and will meet every month. This joint committee will review all! ongoing business pertaining to the S H activities in the Office of The Office Joint Health and Safety Committee will conduct its monthly inspections accompanied by the Head of the Department being inspected (or his/her representative), and the Chairman of the Office Safety Committee (or his/her replacement). The in order to resolve technical questions, may an appropriate technical person upon reaching mutual agreement that such technical advice is required. Recommendations agreed to and documented by the Committee will normally be acted upon within thirty days of the being made. However, it is by both parties that, on occasion, action may be delayed for an additional thirty day period due to unusual circumstances. In the event an employee believes that a condition exists in his/her work area, the employee will contact his/her Supervisor. If the Supervisor fails to satisfactorily resolve the problem within a reasonable period of time, the employee will ask his/her supervisor to call the employee’s Committee to discuss the problem further. If the problem is still unresolved, the Department Head will call the Plant Safety Coordinator, who, in company with the (or designee) of the will make a decision on the problem. The Company will the of all accidents which require the filing of a Form and will supply copies of the Form the Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report and any other correspondence with the The Company will supply, without cost to the employee, safety glasses and hearing protection or plugs) as required. The safety glass program will be the same as that provided in the plant. Smocks will be provided at no cost to employees. If a dispute arises as to whether or not a need for smocks exists and the Union can justify such need to the satisfaction of the Labour Manager, the smocks in dis...

SAFETY AND. The company shall arrangements throughout the plant, provide proper give proper attention to the eliminationof any employment which is a hazard to the safety or health of the Where the nature of the task to an employee requires the use of special equipment or clothing, such equipment or clothing shall be provided by the The company reserves the right to and publish from time to time, rules and regulations the use and operation of machine equipment, special or clothing, and plant the terms and upon which special equipment or clothing is to The Company shall grant leave of absence to retroactively when necessary for legitimate reasons, including illness and injury. The Company shall grant leave of absence without pay for reasonable periods to not more than three (3) employees to serve as representatives of the Local Union for the transaction of Union business. The Company shall grant leave of absence without pay for one I employee to work in an official for the Local or the Internationalunion subject to the following conditions: the employee requests such leave of absence in writing, approved the union, and such leave of absence shall not exceed a of twelve consecutive months, and the employee's seniority and continuous service with the Company shall not affectedby such leave of absence.

SAFETY AND. The Company shall make every effort to furnish and maintain safe working gear and equipment for the protection of employees and shall continue to make reasonable provisions and rules for their safety. When a vessel is canalling, berthing or letting go, the Company agrees to use a Signalman in addition to the Winchman. The only exception to this is when mooring winches are side controlled.