SAFETY AND WELFARE Sample Clauses
The SAFETY AND WELFARE clause establishes the obligation of parties, typically employers or service providers, to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all individuals involved in the scope of the agreement. This clause often requires adherence to relevant safety laws, implementation of protective measures, and prompt reporting or remediation of hazards. Its core function is to ensure that risks to health and safety are minimized, thereby protecting individuals from harm and reducing liability for the responsible party.
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SAFETY AND WELFARE. Section 13.1. The Employer and the Benevolent Association agree that the safety and welfare of all employees are matters of the highest importance and each will cooperate in an effort to prevent injury.
Section 13.2. The Benevolent Association agrees that careful observance of safe working practices and the Employer’s safety rules is a primary duty of all employees. The Employer agrees that there will be uniform enforcement of such rules among employees similarly situated within the bargaining unit, and among said employees said rules shall be enforced without discrimination. Violation of the Employer’s safety rules subjects the offending employee to disciplinary action.
Section 13.3. The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B, Flu, and Tuberculosis vaccinations/screens upon request to those employees who have direct contact with prisoners or former clients. The Employer shall advise employees of the medical conditions of clients (prisoners) in the most appropriate way in order to avoid the risk of infections and communicable disease to employees and to facilitate the proper care of the client. Employees who test positive for tuberculosis (TB) will be provided with necessary medication at the Employer’s expense to the extent such medication is not paid for under the employee’s health insurance plan.
Section 13.4. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and healthful condition. No bargaining unit member will be required to exercise his duties with unsafe equipment. Reports of unsafe equipment shall be presented to the immediate supervisor. The supervisor will make a determination as to whether the equipment can safely perform the function for which it was intended. Any grievance over safety and welfare issues shall be initiated at Step 2 of the grievance procedures.
Section 13.5. Eligible employees and their dependents shall be provided services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of the Employer sponsored medical benefits plan at no additional cost to the employee, up to the maximum limits allowed in the EAP. (Eligibility for EAP services is separate from eligibility for the medical benefits plan.) Employees may schedule these appointments without Employer notification or approval. Records relating to EAP services shall only be released in accordance with applicable laws, unless the employee has provided a release for disclosure of the records.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. 20.1 The health and safety of employees shall be reasonably protected while in the service of the CITY. The CITY shall carry Industrial Accident Insurance or risk pooled indemnity coverage on employees.
20.2 The CITY recognizes its commitment to the safety, welfare, and health of all employees and citizens. To accomplish this, the CITY shall comply with all current occupational safety, health and environmental laws mandated by Federal, State and local jurisdictions. The CITY agrees to establish a Safety Program following the guidelines of the Montana Safety Culture Act.
20.3 The City Commission, City Manager, department heads and supervisors are charged with the responsibility to actively support and enforce the safety and loss control policy of the CITY. In addition, they are to implement and enforce all safety management directives, standards, reporting requirements and procedures recommended by the CITY's Safety Committee. All employees are responsible for carrying out all safety procedures, practicing safe work habits in performance of duties, and reporting all unsafe conditions, actions, or procedures to their immediate supervisor for the purpose of preventing accidental loss to any person or property. The CITY agrees to hold monthly, or at a minimum, quarterly safety meetings for each division upon request.
20.4 The CITY will agree to pay for required DOT physicals by a medical provider of the CITY'S choosing. Employees must notify their supervisor to schedule physicals.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. The City shall make reasonable provisions for the safety, health and welfare of its employees. Protective devices as required by law to properly protect officers from injury shall be provided by the City. The Association shall have the right to have three (3) representatives on the Police Department Safety Committee. Any recommendations of the Safety Committee forwarded to the Administration and not approved and implemented by the City to the satisfaction of a majority of the committee shall be subject to the grievance procedure up to the Third Step.
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SAFETY AND WELFARE. The City shall continue to make reasonable provision for the safety, health and welfare of its employees. Protective devices as required by law to properly protect employees from injury shall be provided by the City. Employees shall be required to use safety equipment provided for them in the manner mutually agreed to by the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Employee Safety Committee and the Chief. Worker’s Compensation:
SAFETY AND WELFARE. The Company shall make provision for the safety and health of the employees during the hours of their employment. Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to properly protect employees from injury shall be provided by the Company.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. SECTION 9.1 The City shall make reasonable provisions for the safety, health, and welfare of employees. Danger of loss of life or serious physical injury may be the basis for refusal to perform a task; providing, however, unreasonable refusal to work may subject an employee to disciplinary action.
SECTION 9.2 Subject to the provisions of this Article, The City shall determine, furnish, and maintain the necessary tools, facilities, vehicles, supplies, and equipment required for the employees to safely carry out their duties. Such equipment shall include high voltage safety equipment and other job safety equipment currently used in the industry. All equipment shall be maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications.
SECTION 9.3 Safety equipment and procedures shall be defined by the Public Employers Risk Reduction Program (PERRP). Where the above standards are not applicable, safety equipment and procedures shall be defined by NFPA 70E-01983, Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, and ANSI C2-01987, Part 4, Rules for Operation of Electric-Supply and Communications Lines and
SECTION 9.4 The City shall provide safety glasses, including prescription safety glasses, in accordance with its specifications.
SECTION 9.5 The City agrees to uniformly apply safety rules to all employees within the bargaining unit in similar circumstances and to uniformly implement and enforce safety rules, without discrimination in their application.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. Section 8.1 The City shall make reasonable provisions for the safety, health, and welfare of Police Division employees. The Union agrees to work cooperatively in maintaining safety within the Police Division.
Section 8.2 The City will determine, furnish and maintain the necessary tools, facilities, vehicles, supplies, and equipment required for the employees to safely carry out their duties. Employees are responsible for reporting known unsafe conditions or practices, and for properly using and caring for tools, facilities, supplies, and equipment provided by the City.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. Section 8.1 The City shall make reasonable provisions for the safety, health, and welfare of employees. Danger of loss of life or serious physical injury may be the basis for refusal to perform a task; providing, however, unreasonable refusal to work may subject an employee to disciplinary action.
Section 8.2 The City shall determine, subject to the provisions of this Article, furnish, and maintain the necessary tools, facilities, vehicles, supplies, and equipment required for the employees to safely carry out their duties. All equipment shall be maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. Employees shall share responsibility for the proper use, maintenance, and care of all items included in this section. The City and its employees shall comply with all known safety laws and regulations applicable to Ohio municipalities.
Section 8.3 The City shall provide, in accordance with its specifications, safety glasses, including prescription and transition safety glasses and clip-on sunglasses if the employee works outdoors. Prescription safety glasses shall be replaced at the City's expense when prescribed by the employee's optometrist. Employees will be responsible for the proper use and care of safety glasses, as provided. Employees must replace lost or stolen safety glasses at their own expense, but the City will replace safety glasses damaged on the job.
Section 8.4 The City agrees to uniformly apply safety rules to all employees subject to this agreement in similar circumstances and to uniformly implement and enforce safety rules, without discrimination in their application.
Section 8.5 The City shall determine and provide to new employees the safety training necessary to perform their duties.
SAFETY AND WELFARE. 12.1 The Company shall make provision for the safety and health of the employees during the hours of their employment. Protective devices and other equipment deemed necessary to properly protect employees from injury shall be provided by the Company.
(a) The Company shall have on the premises, persons qualified and responsible to provide First Aid care to injured employees and shall take the necessary measures to provide them with medical attention. The First Aid persons shall be identified by a Red Cross on their helmet. Employees attending first aid courses at the request of the Company will be paid their regular hourly rate for all hours spent on the first aid course.
12.2 The Company further agrees to provide adequate heating facilities and a buffer wall to prevent drafts from open doorways as mutually agreed by the Union and Management.
12.3 There shall be a Union Management Safety Committee appointed and shall constitute two (2) representatives appointed by the Union and two (2) representatives appointed by Management. Both Parties shall be motivated by the need for appointing members to the Committee who shall be best capable of promoting safety throughout the Plant. Regular meetings of the Safety Committee shall be held each month. A list of names of the Safety Committee members shall be kept posted on the bulletin board in the lunch room.
12.4 An employee injured while working in the Plant shall suffer no loss of earnings for the balance of hours in the scheduled shift in which the accident occurs if; as a result of such injury they are sent home or to the hospital or for medical attention and transportation will be provided.
12.5 No employee will be required to work alone at any time at the Plant as stated in Article 3.3.