Common use of WELDING TEST Clause in Contracts

WELDING TEST. The employer agrees to contribute to the Nova Scotia and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or Local 682, as determined by the B.A., the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) on Industrial Projects and three hundred dollars ($300.00) on Commercial Projects for each welder referred to the employer with a Department of Labour up to date Welding Certification (F3-F4) or (F6-F4). The employer may, at their discretion, have the option to test welders, being referred by the Union, at the work site in which case the following procedure would apply. Whenever a welding test is required by the employer, it is agreed that the employee, while taking such test, shall be in the employ of the particular employer who requires the test. Welding gloves and safety glasses to be supplied by the employer. Exclusively for the installation of free standing pipe supports, the applicable ratio of Journeypersons to Apprentices shall be 1:2. When requested by the employer, the Union may agree to provide first or second year Apprentices. This ratio applies to installation only. For fabrication, the Union agrees to put in place a competitive rate. The employer and the Union agree to promote the mechanical industry to the benefit of the employer and the United Association employees. Such promotion may include use of the U.A. label when and where practical. When an employee is called out by the employer to work on holidays, they shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours' pay at double (2x) their regular hourly rate, classification premiums included. While working in caustics or acids, workers will be supplied with rubber boots and rubber clothing. Raingear, coveralls in particular situations, and fire retardant jackets as required will be supplied by the employer. All welding gloves shall be provided by the employer at the request of the job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Should a new employee require a hard hat, it will be supplied by the employer. All protective clothing, welding gloves and hard hats supplied by the employer to the employees shall remain the property of the employer. Should any such item not be returned to the employer prior to termination of employment, the cost shall be deducted from the final pay. Adequate quarters shall be provided on all jobs for workers to change clothes and eat lunches. These quarters shall be heated when required, and have clean adequate space for eating meals. It is further agreed that wherever practicable, the mechanical contractor and the Union will discuss with the general contractor or owner, the installation of wash basins with running water and flush toilets.