Common use of TOXIC SUBSTANCES Clause in Contracts

TOXIC SUBSTANCES. Employees using toxic substances, or materials of a like nature, will be paid an allowance per hour. Employees working in close proximity to Employees so engaged will be paid an additional amount per hour extra. For the purpose of this allowance, toxic substances will include epoxy-based materials and all materials which include or require the addition of a catalyst hardener and reactive additives or two pack catalyst systems will be deemed to be materials of a like nature. Where an Employee is using materials of the types mentioned in this allowance, and such work continues to their meal break, they will be entitled to take a washing time of 10 minutes immediately prior to their meal breaks. Where this work continues to the ceasing time of the day, or is finished at any time prior to the ceasing time of the day, Employees are entitled to take a washing time of 10 minutes. Washing time break(s) will be counted as time worked. Workshop Allowance Employees engaged in prefabrication work off site will be paid an allowance per hour for each hour worked.