Common use of Section Rest Breaks Clause in Contracts

Section Rest Breaks. Any shall be entitled to one (1) break of fifteen (15) minutes during both the half and second half of any shift and, where practical, during each two (2) hour period of overtime, excepting during that period where a meal period is provided under Section above. A rest break shall be provided if the overtime worked is to exceed. thirty (30) minutes. The commencement of this break be staggered, but not beyond one half hour. Maintenance of Equipment it is to mutual advantage of both the Company and the employee that employees shall not operate vehicles, are not in safe operating condition. No employee be to streets and in compliance with the appropriate provisions of the law dealing with safety requirements for mobile equipment; brakes, steering, adequate mirrors, signal lights or other lighting equipment. It shall be the duty of the employee to report in writing on the appropriate,forms of the company, promptly, but not later than the end of the shift, trip or tour all safety and/or mechanical defects on the equipment which they have operated during that shift, trip or tour. In the event essential repairs cannot effected to make the equipment safe, the equipment will be correctly identified and kept out of service until repaired and it shall not be considered a violation of his employment when a Company employee refuses to operate such identified equipment. Identification red tags shall be supplied and made available by the Company. It shall be the obligation of the to direct the repairs as necessary to conform with the safe and efficient operation of that equipment. It shall be the duty of the maintenance shop employees to their duties efficiently and as instructed in such a that repairs having been made to correct the mechanical defect. In order to provide adequate vision, and rear, the Company shall install heaters, mirrors and heated defrosters on all trucks and tractors; the mirrors to be of a size not less than 6" x except where a smaller size or a type is more adequate to the safe operation of the vehicle. Also, convex mirrors on the right hand side of the vehicle will be made available where required and where necessary. Also, on both sides of tractor will be made available where required and where necessary. An employee will not be required to operate cranemobiles or similar equipment or fork lifts on public streets or highways, if in the opinion of the employee, such machine does not have adequate visibility for its safe operation. tractors ordered by the Company date of this Agreement, and which are intended for use as sleeper cab equipment, will be not less than (28") wide. Drivers will be held responsible to ensure that the proper equipment is used when towing another vehicle, and the Company shall make available such adequate equipment. Wherever reasonably possible, trucks shall have installed steps or devices to allow reasonable access. All tractors on the line-haul shall be. equipped with properly functioning tachographs and an adequate supply of unused tach cards. contractors also be bound by this sub-section. All tractors pulling, trailers on public thoroughfares shall be equipped with bulkheads designed to protect the operator of the vehicle in compliance with legal requirements. newly purchased or leased tractors will have heated mirrors. Both parties will attempt to assure that loading facilities will be operated an efficient and safe All power shall have a compartment for storing tools and fittings a safe location. outside the cab area. In isolated areas where the nature cargo assistanceto handle the cargo, the Company shall endeavour to such assistance as may be required. new tractors will be equipped with brake retarders. Tractors between Victoria and Duncan, between and and North West of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ River, including off points (e.g. will fall the terms of this clause. tractors and trucks with brakes be equipped with application gauges. All tractors used during hours of darkness be equipped with back-up lights. The Company shall inform, and supply to the employees proper and devices or equipment for handling dangerous cargo. The company will provide to all employees on unfamiliar (new) jobs and equipment. A training premium of one dollar ($1.00) per hour will be paid to instructional drivers while Section Pay Period

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Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

Section Rest Breaks. Any employee shall be entitled to one (1) break of fifteen (15) minutes during both the first half and second half of any shift and, where practical, during each two (2) hour period of overtime, excepting during that period where a meal period is provided under Section above. A rest break shall be provided if the overtime worked is to exceed. exceed thirty (30) minutes. The commencement of this break may be staggered, but not beyond one half hour. Maintenance of Equipment it is to the mutual advantage of both the Company and the employee that employees shall not operate vehicles, vehicles which are not in safe operating condition. No employee will be required to operate equipment on public streets and thoroughfares that is not in compliance with the appropriate provisions of the law dealing with safety requirements for mobile equipment; brakes, steering, adequate mirrors, signal lights or other lighting equipment. It shall be the duty of the employee to report report, in writing writing, on the appropriate,appropriate forms of the company, promptly, but not later than the end of the shift, trip or tour all safety and/or mechanical defects on the equipment which they have operated during that shift, trip or tour. All trucks and tractors to be equipped with trouble sheets in triplicate book form, and the book with one (1) copy to remain in the vehicle at all times. The Company shall designate the person to whom all defects reports of mobile equipment are submitted, and all employees will be notified the name of such person. In the event essential repairs cannot be effected to make the equipment safe, the equipment will be correctly identified and kept out of service until repaired and it shall not be considered a violation of his employment when a Company employee refuses to operate such identified equipment. Identification red tags shall be supplied and made available by the Company. It shall be the obligation of the Company to direct the repairs as necessary to conform with the safe and efficient operation of that equipment. It shall be the duty of the maintenance shop employees to perform their duties efficiently and as instructed in such a manner that repairs having been made to correct the safety mechanical defect. In order to provide adequate vision, front and rear, the Company shall install heaters, mirrors and heated defrosters on all trucks and tractors; the mirrors to be of a size not less than 6" ' x except where a smaller size or a different type is more adequate to the safe operation of the vehicle. Also, convex mirrors on the right hand side of the vehicle will be made available where required and where necessary. Also, convex mirrors on both sides of tractor will be made available where required and where necessary. An employee will not be required to operate cranemobiles or similar type equipment or fork lifts on public streets or highways, if in the opinion of the employee, such machine does not have adequate visibility for its safe operation. Bunks in tractors ordered by the Company after signing date of this Agreement, and which are intended for use as sleeper cab equipment, will be not less than inches (28") wide. The Company shall not require employees to mufti-deck trailers at night in an area without proper lighting. Drivers will be held responsible to ensure that the proper equipment is used when towing another vehicle, and the Company shall make available such adequate equipment. Wherever reasonably possible, trucks shall have installed steps or devices to allow reasonable accessaccess to the body. All tractors operating on the line-haul shall be. be equipped with properly functioning tachographs and an adequate supply of unused tach cards. contractors Dependent Contractors shall also be bound by this sub-sub- section. Steering dollies shall be equipped with communication devices to ensure voice contact between driver and steering dolly operator and an emergency horn from dolly to truck, so truck operators can hear the horn. Dollies, which have cabs, shall include side curtains, windshield washers and warmth for operator. These dollies shall meet Department of Transport and Motor Regulations. On dollies without cabs the operator will be supplied with suitable outer clothing to provide warmth and also suitable eye protection. On all oversize loads requiring piloting equipment the drivers of the equipment and those drivers of piloting equipment must have communication devices by voice on the same frequency. All tractors tractor pulling, trailers on public thoroughfares shall be equipped with bulkheads designed to protect the operator of the vehicle in compliance with legal requirements. newly purchased Any employee required to physically handle quarters or leased tractors will have heated mirrors. Both parties will attempt to assure that loading facilities will halves of beef or sows shall be operated an efficient and safe All power shall have a compartment for storing tools and fittings a safe location. outside the cab areaprovided with physical assistance. In isolated areas where the nature of cargo assistanceto requires additional assistance to handle the cargo, the Company shall endeavour to arrange such assistance as may be required. All new tractors and tractors operating in mountainous terrain will be equipped with brake retarders. Tractors working between Victoria and Duncan▇▇▇▇▇▇, between and and North and West of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ River, including off highway points (e.g. will fall under the terms of this clause. tractors and trucks with brakes be equipped with application gauges. All tractors used during hours of darkness be equipped with back-up lights. The Company shall inform, direct and supply to the employees proper and information handling devices or equipment for handling dangerous cargo. The company will provide to all employees on unfamiliar (new) jobs and equipment. A training premium of one dollar ($1.00) per hour will be paid to instructional drivers while Section Pay Period.

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Sources: Memorandum of Agreement