Common use of Unsafe Practices Clause in Contracts

Unsafe Practices. Employees shall not be disciplined for failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of applicable federal, state, local or departmental safety laws or regulations. In the event that a disagreement arises between an employee and his supervisor concerning the question of whether or not a particular directive is unsafe, the next appropriate supervisor shall be notified and said directive shall ordinarily not be resumed unless the next appropriate supervisor deems the directive safe. An employee's good faith belief that a directive placed him/her in imminent and unreasonable danger shall be considered by the Employer prior to a decision to impose discipline for refusal to follow the directive and will be considered as one defense against disciplinary action.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Unsafe Practices. Employees shall not be disciplined for failure or refusal to engage in unsafe practices in violation of applicable federal, state, local local, or departmental safety laws or regulations. In the event that a disagreement arises between an employee and his his/her supervisor concerning the question of whether or not a particular directive is unsafe, the next appropriate supervisor shall be notified and said directive shall ordinarily not be resumed unless the next appropriate supervisor deems the directive safe. An employee's good faith belief that a directive placed him/her in imminent and unreasonable danger shall be considered by the Employer prior to a decision to impose discipline for refusal to follow the directive and will be considered as one (1) defense against disciplinary action.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement