Common use of Violence Policies, Measures and Procedures Clause in Contracts

Violence Policies, Measures and Procedures. The Employer agrees to develop, in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee formalized explicit policies, measures and procedures and training to deal with violence. The policy will address the prevention of violence, the management of violent situations, provision of legal counsel and support to employees who have faced violence. The policies, measures and procedures shall be part of the employee's health and safety program and written copies shall be provided to each employee at time of hire. All employees shall receive training on the employer’s violence policy, measures and procedures. Prior to implementing any changes to these policies, measures and procedures and training the employer agrees to consult the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The employer agrees to conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments of the workplace in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The employer will provide a written copy of the risk assessments to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.