Working Conditions
7.01
The Parties acknowledge that health and safety is a shared responsibility for every person participating in the workplace. The Parties acknowledge that a “safety first” culture and a healthy work environment will be the foundation of a successful workplace.
7.02
All work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable health and safety legislation and governing authority and in compliance with all Employer health and safety regulations, rules, policies, standards or procedures, a copy of which shall be provided to the Union (the “Employer Health and Safety Policies”). The Parties recognize that it is the responsibility of everyone to cooperate in the reduction of risk and exposure with the objective of eliminating accidents, health and safety hazards, and advocating observance of all safety rules, standards, procedures, regulations and policies.
7.03
The Parties acknowledge and recognize the mutual value of improving, by all proper and reasonable means, the health and safety of the employees and will cooperate to promote health and safety. *\ es CLRA and Teamsters Local 855 Collective Agreement 2022-2027 y J 9 SE
7.04
An Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established at the worksite in accordance with the applicable health and safety legislation and regulations. The frequency of meetings will be determined by the Committee itself but shall be no fewer than the number required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. All employees on the Committee shall receive, without loss of earnings, all training necessary to carry out their duties.
7.05
The Parties agree to comply with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
7.06
The Employer, the Union and bargaining unit members agree to comply with the obligation to participate in job observations and investigations.
7.07
The Employer, the Union and bargaining unit members, have the “Right to Know”, “Right to Participate”, and the “Right of Refusal”. These rights are the responsibilities of all participating parties, they do not supersede existing rights as defined under applicable health and safety legislation. Employees have an obligation to ask questions and participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs. Employers are obligated to provide answers when requested and training when required. If these steps have been taken and the employee still feels the work constitutes an imminent danger they may then exercise the Right of Refusal.
7.08
The employer agrees to make provisions for a locked place for employees to lock up personal tools.
7.09
No piece work, bonus or contract work shall be performed by employees covered by this Agreement and all work shall be paid on an hourly or commission basis.
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