Common use of Work Conditions Clause in Contracts

Work Conditions. Bargaining unit members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which endanger their health, safety, or well-being. With exception of bus drivers and custodians whose jobs regularly require outdoor work, no bargaining unit member shall be required to work out-of-doors when the wind chill factor reaches 15 degrees F or lower. Bargaining unit members shall not be required to remain at work when the temperature of the work place is less than 60 degrees F or greater than 100 degrees F. No bargaining unit member shall be required to enter a building alone or to be left alone in a building unless it is a part of his/her assignment, i.e.-stationary engineer with boiler start up. The Employer shall provide adequate rest areas, lounges and restrooms for bargaining unit members' use.