WELDING
12.01
Qualified Welders The handling and operation of all acetylene, gas, electric and other types of machinery used for cutting or welding in connection with work covered by this agreement shall be done by qualified persons as designated by the employer.
12.02
Safety Devices The employer shall be required to furnish all safety devices in regard to burning and welding and employees shall be compelled to use them. The contractors shall provide sufficient workers to erect safe and sufficient scaffolds.
12.03
Hazardous Conditions No welder shall be requested to work alone where a hazardous condition exists.
12.04
Welding Test Any welder who is required to have a welding ticket to work on specified site shall be tested by the contractor. All materials, fees, and time associated with the test up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day shall be paid for by the contractor. If a welder fails the test, the welder may be re-tested if time permits, where the contractor will pay the cost for the test only. No time will be paid to the welder for re-testing. CLRA and Operating Engineers Local 904 Collective Agreement 2022-2027 Tg Page 12 SS)
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