CLOTHING, TOOLS, PERSONAL EQUIPMENT, AND LOSS OF

Safety and Protective Equipment: The contractor agrees to provide each employee upon commencement of their employment the following for use during the course of employment: - Hard Hat and Liner - Safety Vest - Safety Glasses - Hearing Protectors when required - Work Gloves Winter/Summer - Coveralls Winter/Summer - Rain Wear and Rubber Boots CSA Approved when the nature of the job requires such - Bug Repellent Certified fall arrest equipment (harness/lanyard/hooks) will be provided for employees if required. Equipment will be returned to employer after employee layoff. It shall be the responsibility of each employee to care for their issued person protective and safety equipment subject to normal wear and tear. The employee will be responsible to return this safety protective equipment upon termination of employment. Failure to do so will result in the cost of these items being charged to the employee which may be deducted from the employee’s wages. The contractor agrees to pay toward the purchase of approved safety work boots an allowance in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) maximum per year upon receipt of proof of purchase by the employee provided the employee has been in the employ of the contractor for a minimum of twenty (20) weeks. The Employer agrees that the Lineperson’s high voltage rubber gloves will comply with and be tested in accordance with Provincial Government Regulations. The Employer agrees to supply safe and proper safety equipment, i.e. rubber sleeves, rubber mats, and switch sticks and appropriate hot sticks when being used. The same shall be stored in proper weather tight compartment on the line trucks and not stored with other tools or equipment. Employees shall be responsible for proper care and proper use of such equipment.