Stretch Breaks Clause Samples

Stretch Breaks. Where practicable, jobs involving VDT usage will be designed to avoid continuous usage (where continuous usage is defined as use which is uninterrupted by alternative work assignment, with all work assignments relating to dedicated attention to the VDT). In the interest of avoiding occupational fatigue which may arise from the continuous and dedicated usage of VDT equipment, employees are encouraged to use relaxation exercises from time to time (see "Exercises for the VDT Operator"). Where practicable, employees whose work requires the continuous usage of VDT's will be allowed stretch breaks for this purpose, as needed, within the guidelines of a five (5) minute break in every one (1) hour of continuous usage. Scheduled rest breaks as provided in the Collective Agreement will be considered as satisfying the need for a stretch break in the applicable time period.