SAFETY AND HEALTH EQUIPMENT, ACCIDENTS ANDREPORTS Sample Clauses

SAFETY AND HEALTH EQUIPMENT, ACCIDENTS ANDREPORTS. Preamble The Employer and the Union agree that the safety of the employees and the general public is of utmost importance. The Employer and the Union have developed the following Sections and Subsections of this Agreement to respond to that mutual concern for safety. The contract language responds to a variety of areas related to safety, health, ergonomics, climatic conditions as well as federal, state and local laws dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To address safety and health issues, the Employer and the Union have developed the following: A. A National UPS/IBT Safety and Health Committee; B. A National UPS/IBT Safety and Health Grievance Committee to respond to safety, health, ergonomic and climatic issues and concerns; and C. A Safety and Health Committee, chaired by the UPS Director of Health and Safety and the IBT Director of Safety and Health, will be formed to address present and future safety and health solutions. D. Local area joint labor/management committees comprised of bargaining unit members and management to address job related safety and health concerns through the Comprehensive Health and Safety Process (CHSP). Notwithstanding the employee’s right to contact federal, state or local agencies, it is the recommendation of the committee that issues and concerns, regarding this Agreement, should first be brought before the National Safety and Health Committee. Section 1 - Employees’ Rights - Equipment, Vehicles and Conditions The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle, or use any type of equipment, that is not in a safe operating condition or equipped with the safety appliances prescribed by law. First line trailers will be swept on a daily basis. All package cars and tractors will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition including mirrors and windows. Under no circumstances will an employee be required or assigned to engage in any activity involving dangerous conditions of work or danger to a person or property or in violation of a government regulation relating to safety of person or equipment. The term “dangerous conditions of work” does not relate to the type of cargo which is to be hauled or handled. It shall not be a violation of this Agreement, or cause for disciplinary action, where employees refuse to operate equipment or a vehicle when such operation constitutes a violation of any state or federal rules, regulations, standards or orders applicable to commerci...