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Master Portion - Provincial ICI
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shall be available at all times. Sanitary toilets shall be provided in
accordance with the regulations of the
Occupational Health and Safety
Act, R.S.O., 1980, c. 321
as amended, the Employer agrees to provide the
above facilities before production work commences on the project.
It is agreed that these facilities shall be on or in the vicinity of the
working area. Such shelter shall not be used for the storage of material,
equipment, and tools, which will render the area, unfit for the eating of
lunches, and the storing of clothes. A separate area shall be provided for
the storage of tools, equipment and materials.
11.02 (a) In co-operation with the Employer's overall programme of
accident control and prevention, the Job Steward may report to the foreman
for immediate corrective action, any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts or
violation of safety regulations. Safe working conditions are primarily the
responsibility of management; therefore, all supervisory personnel shall be
made aware of all safety regulations and see that they are carried out.
(b) Except with prior permission, which shall not be unreasonably
denied, no personal communication devices such as cell phones,
Blackberries, iPods and or similar devices shall be used on the job during
working hours.
A Job Steward will be allowed the use of such devices as part of
their duties.
11.03 (a) Every employee shall, as a condition of employment, own and wear
an approved safety helmet and lining, approved protective footwear and other
personal protective equipment required in the normal course of their duties.
(b) Protective equipment and rubber boots with sanitary liners
required under abnormal conditions and/or inclement weather shall be
supplied, free of cost by the Employer and returned after use. The
Employer agrees to replace this equipment upon receiving the worn out
article from the employee.