Mosaic Primary Care Network Collective Agreement 2023 - 2027

Article 42: Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness

1. The parties to this Collective Agreement will cooperate to the fullest extent in the matter of occupational health, safety, and accident prevention. The Employer and Employees will take reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce or minimize all workplace safety hazards.
2. Required safety equipment, devices, and training, where necessary, will be provided by the Employer.
3. The Employer shall establish a Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee which shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and at least three (3) Employee representatives appointed by the Union and may include representatives of other Employee groups.
4. The terms of reference of the Occupational Health & Safety Committee shall be agreed upon by the Union and Employer. The Committee members may request the attendance of guest(s) at an Occupational Health and Safety Committee meeting(s), and this shall not be unreasonably denied.
5. The Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall meet a minimum of nine (9) times per year at a mutually acceptable hour and date. A co-chairperson(s) may call a special meeting of this Committee to deal with urgent matters and shall meet within ten (10) days of an event, such as a serious workplace injury, work refusal, or other matter that requires the Committee’s attention under OHS legislation.
6. The Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall meet a minimum of nine (9) times per year at a mutually acceptable hour and date. A co-chairperson(s) may call a special meeting of this Committee to deal with urgent matters and shall meet within ten (10) days of an event, such as a serious workplace injury, work refusal, or other matter that requires the Committee’s attention under OHS legislation.
7. The Employer shall not unreasonably deny worker members of the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee(s) access to the workplace to conduct safety inspections, including monitoring.
8. The Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety and may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
9. The Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to protect the security of Employee(s) on the Employer's premises and may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
10. The parties will make every reasonable effort to provide available relevant information to all participating parties in advance of any discussions or meetings to ensure meaningful discussion of safety concerns, incidents, and issues.
11. 1. Should the recommendations not be implemented and adequate steps taken towards implementation within thirty (30) days from the date the recommendation is made, the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee may request and shall have the right to refer the issue to the Director of Business Operations.  A resolution meeting between the Union and the Director of Business Operations shall take place within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of the issue being referred to the Director of Business Operations. The Director of Business Operations shall reply in writing to the Union within fourteen (14) calendar days following the meeting.
    2. Should the issue remain unresolved following the Director of Business Operations written response, the Union may request and shall have the right to present its recommendations(s) to the Executive Director. A resolution meeting shall be held within thirty (30) calendar days of the issue being referred to the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall reply in writing to the Union within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of the presentation by the Union.
12. Where the Employer requires that the Employee receive specific immunization and titre, as a result of or related to their work, it shall be provided at no cost during work time and at the applicable rate of pay.
13. WHS&W education, training and instruction shall be provided to Employees, at the basic rate of pay, to fulfill the requirements for training, instruction or education set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
14. The Occupational Health & Safety Committee will be directed to prioritize the development and implementation of a psychological health and safety plan consistent with the current CSA Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace standard.  Aspects of this plan relevant to a particular workplace may be reviewed annually by the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee.